Chicago Bar Owner Gives up Food, Subsists on Beer for Lent By Karl Klockars For 40 days, Pat Berger of Paddy Long's will consume only beer, coffee, and water in a nod to a strict order of 17th century monks. Read more
Dance Studio Vol. 1 Is Here to Fill the Studio Paris Void By Peter Ranvestel A groovy replacement to the recently shuttered club features celeb DJs (Shaq!) and a fresh vibe. Read more
Local Breweries Branch Out With Nonalcoholic Drinks By Karl Klockars Lagunitas, Marz Community Brewing, and Middlebrow offer creative beverages without a drop of booze. Read more
Chicago Nabs 19 James Beard Nominations By Anthony Todd Tzuco and Politan Row’s Thattu were both nominated for Best New Restaurant. Read more
Restaurateur Amy Morton and Chef Debbie Gold Join Forces By Anthony Todd The James Beard Award–winning chef is throwing her weight behind Morton's suburban fine dining spots. Read more
Furious Spoon Offers All-You-Can-Eat Ramen in March By Anthony Todd That and other morsels in dining news. Read more
Your Local Mardi Gras Destination: Junebug Café By Titus Ruscitti Head into the Portage Park mom-and-pop for beignets, meat pies, and gumbo. Read more
How to Make Margaritas Like Federales By DS Shin Beverage director Tim Ryll shares three recipes for National Margarita Day. Read more
The World's Fanciest Picklebacks Are (Surprise!) in Logan Square By DS Shin You can get them and more at Table, Donkey and Stick (2728 W. Armitage Ave.). Read more
