The Garfield Park Conservatory Is a Beautiful Place to Drink a Beer

About 50 vendors at Beer Under Glass kicked off Chicago Craft Beer Week.

by Carly Boers

At Tommy Knuckles, a TV Dinner Never Looked So Good

You'll find classic Hollywood, comfort food, and stiff cocktails at this throwback Lincoln Park lounge.

by Jessica Nikolich

Crawfish, Cocktails, and Classy Hats at Brownstone on Kentucky Derby Day

You can bet this viewing party was a fine time, whether or not you care about the horse race.

by Carly Boers

It Was Barely Warm Enough To Drink on the Roof at Twisted Spoke

At sunset on a fine spring day, we headed straight upstairs for an outdoor toast.

by Carly Boers

The Ballpark Brew Fest Had the Best Beer Ever Poured at a Baseball Stadium

More than 100 types of craft beers—including a special 4/20 debut—made for some satisfying sipping in Schaumburg on Saturday.

by Carly Boers

Sweet Baby Ray’s Is a Holy Union of BBQ and Baseball

We spent a Saturday at the new Wrigleyville spot, talking baseball, sipping beer, and shooting photos of some beautiful ribs and brisket.

by Carly Boers

This ‘Mad Men’ Party Was Pretty Stylish, Even By Logan Theatre Standards

Dapper gents and dazzling ladies showed up for cocktails, a costume contest, and a look at Don Draper on the big screen.

by Carly Boers

At Central Standard, a Few Drinks From This Time Zone

We had a Saturday night Sazerac at the new River North bar.

by Carly Boers

A Night at High Noon Saloon: Like Deadwood Came To Wicker Park

With a super-nice staff, tons of TVs, and wallpaper like something at your grandma's house, this Tex-Mex whiskey bar is a strange mix of of a scene.

by Carly Boers

Mayne Stage Held an Incredibly Civil St. Patrick’s Day Event

Listening to Celtic tunes performed by Switchback, the Rogers Park event was notable for a respectful crowd and a refreshing absence of excessive drinking.