One of the best delicatessens in the city is slowly becoming one of my favorite places to enjoy amazing small batch craft beer collaborations. City Provisions in Ravenswood is run by chef, brewer, entrepreneur Cleetus Friedman. Cleet’s latest creation is a wonderful stout made with Madagascar vanilla beans and sarsaparilla(one …
There will always be a part of me that appreciates the craft beer movement for embracing their social responsibilities. Friends of McPherson threw a holiday party/ silent auction to support their cause and, invited one of Chicago’s newest breweries Lake Effect Brewing to participate in the festivities. The team …
The Neo Futurists are a collective of wildly productive writers, directors and performers that create ..theater. If you’ve event been to Haymarket Brewery in West Loop you are familiar with their work. The popular Brewpub is home Drinking & Writing Theater, Sean & Steve are both alumni of the …
If you have never been to the Festival Of Barrel Aged Beers, it is the premier event annually in Chicago. From a rarity standpoint very few tap lists, if any match the collection you will find in the West Loop …
We have had this beer at 3 awesome events over the last 4 days. Company founders Andres, Issac and Randy are having quite the year as their beers have been critically acclaimed ( 5Lizard winning a gold medal at GABF) and, they have been a huge hit at some …
If you’ve never been to 1 of the 3 Ballydoyle Irish Pub locations in the Chicagoland area it is quite the experience. I would call it the genuine article, inspired by trips to Ireland by owner Phil Cullen they do a great job balancing entertainment and great food with …
