Weekend Photos: Three Floyds’ Anniversary Party
There’s bromance, and then there’s beermance. On Saturday, more than 2,500 men—and women—made the pilgrimage to Munster, Indiana, to give some love to Three Floyds brewery…
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TR Napa Valley and Eduardo’s Enoteca: Two New Teensy-Weensy Bars in the Gold Coast
Earlier this week, my editor coined a term in response to the opening of two new pint-sized Gold Coast watering holes: “pocket bars.” Can we officially call it a thing?…
Trenchermen Taps WD-50 Veteran for Beverage Director
Four Questions for Tona Palomino
Palomino met Michael Sheerin in 2000 on the line at Jean Georges in New York. They’ve stayed connected ever since…
Weekend Photos: Beer Hoptacular at Aragon Ballroom
Fall’s hottest accessory in Chicago? A pretzel necklace. On Saturday, a sold-out crowd packed the Aragon Ballroom for the second annual Beer Hoptacular…
Filini: First Sips and Fake Candles at the Aqua Tower’s Just-Opened Restaurant and Bar
Filini opened in the new Radisson Blu hotel in the Aqua building this week, and on its second night of service, The Creative Director and I ventured over to check it out. The Italian-inspired restaurant is one floor above the bar, which makes the bar—a few steps below the lobby and lounge level—feel like the main attraction…
Lake Street Kitchen + Bar Now Open in Oak Park
Interpretive History
“I kind of thought I would do this my whole life,” says Rachel Dennis, referring to fulfilling her goal of opening her eclectic-rustic restaurant Lake Street Kitchen + Bar…
What's Coming and What's Cheap in Chicago Dining
Vera, Yusho, and Market Bistro at Fox & Obel
Tony Mantuano on Bar Toma
A conversation with the Spiaggia chef, who is preparing for the 250-seat restaurant
Trend: Burger Madness
Recently opened or lauching soon: The Burger Point, Burger Joint, Burger Boss, The Burger Philosophy, Butcher and the Burger, and more
Ryan Poli's Tavernita to Open in December
This must be the place Columbus was looking for