Seen on the Scene

05/13/13

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.

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05/06/13

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.

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04/29/13

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.

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04/22/13

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.

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04/15/13

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.

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04/08/13

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.

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04/01/13

At Central Standard, a Few Drinks From This Time Zone

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

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03/25/13

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.

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03/18/13

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.

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03/11/13

Lincoln Square Lanes Is the Fantasy Bar of Every Kid in the 1980s

The recently revamped spot is a beautiful spot for a low-key evening bowling, beer, and live music.

Posted at 11:45 AM in Seen on the Scene | Permalink | Comments (0)

	05/13/13 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. Posted at 01:00 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	05/06/13 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. Posted at 04:15 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	04/29/13 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. Posted at 05:15 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	04/22/13 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. Posted at 01:15 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	04/15/13 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. Posted at 05:30 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	04/08/13 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. Posted at 02:30 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	04/01/13 At Central Standard, a Few Drinks From This Time Zone We had a Saturday night Sazerac at the new River North bar. Posted at 12:30 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
	03/25/13 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. Posted at 04:40 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	03/18/13 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. Posted at 03:00 PM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	03/11/13 Lincoln Square Lanes Is the Fantasy Bar of Every Kid in the 1980s The recently revamped spot is a beautiful spot for a low-key evening bowling, beer, and live music. Posted at 11:45 AM in Seen on the Scene \| Permalink \| Comments (0)