The Sixth

"Lincoln Square: Owners at the Fifty/50 Group will permanently close its Lincoln Square outpost of Quad Cities-style pizza mini-chain Roots Handmade Pizza and neighborhood cocktail bar The Sixth on Monday, November 13 at 2200 W. Lawrence Avenue, they announced on Facebook. The pizzeria and cocktail bar opened in 2015, with the former serving malted-crust style pies cut into strips and the latter carving out a niche with irreverent pop-culture-themed cocktails and pop-ups like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and The Princess Bride." - Naomi Waxman

"The Sixth, Lincoln Square. Around the corner from the main strip, this little bar is new to Lincoln Square and a great addition to the area. The bar feels dark and upscale, but the vibe is relaxed, perfect for small groups or duos out on the town. During the week, it's like a modern day version of Cheers where everyone knows your name, and you can usually get in with no wait. The weekends are packed from open til close, and a great little spot for a drink before or after dinner in the hood. The cocktails, all $12 each, balance whimsy with familiarity. The menu was conceived by beverage director Benjamin Schiller, where he combines some unexpected ingredients like wheat bourbon with Dark Matter’s Unicorn Blood coffee and pipe tobacco or a mescal-based drink with grilled pineapple and hazelnut with swirls of cedar smoke. Our personal opinion—don't be tempted by the pizza next door at Roots. It's not the best in town. If pizza is what you want, go the extra mile to Pizza Art Cafe or Lou Malnati's down the street."

"The Sixth in Lincoln Square launched a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids-themed outdoor event in August with oversized props like six-foot tall toy dinosaurs to make patrons feel tiny." - Naomi Waxman

"The Sixth selected a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids theme for their indoor and outdoor pop-up, decorating the venue with oversized props to give customers a unique experience." - Naomi Waxman

"The Sixth in Lincoln Square has decided to mine the 1989 Rick Moranis film for 14 creative cocktails. The pandemic put them on pause, but pop culture pop-ups are back, Chicago. The latest debuts Wednesday in Lincoln Square inspired by the 1989 Disney film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids starring Rick Moranis; he reportedly signed on for a sequel in February. In anticipation for the potential revival, the Sixth will feature 14 signature drinks, whimsical food items — like a toy dump truck filled with corn dogs — all inspired by the children’s movie." - Ashok Selvam