Beer Reviews
Few combinations in the NW burbs are better than Argus events at Ballydoyle Irish Pub in Bloomingdale. The Private Reserve Series is a chance to preview their small batch, limited release offerings before those beers get bottled. The Argus Room at Ballydoyle is located in the southeast corner of …
On a brisk January day there is nothing better then waking up and realizing that there is a great craft beer tasting about to take place. This was the second year we were able to make it out to the far north suburb of Antioch for Antioch Liquors Winter Beer …
Beer is an epic partner for food, in fact beer pairs with food in a way that wine never will. The complex flavor profiles, aromas, and recipes in craft beer make for a marriage with dishes better than most of us will ever have. Some breweries understand that and …
Brew Ho Ho is the 3rd installment in a series of events that shines a spotlight on the awesome homebrew scene in the city. I had heard of many of these brew crews before, it was nice to try all their offerings in one day. Homebrewing is …
The Whole Foods in Lincoln Park is the best in the city. This location is the only one in the Midwest that includes its own pub (the 1550 bar) and, it is also home to the insanely talented Chef Won Kim. Every month in the Lifestyle Kitchen on the upper …
Seeing Chicago through the lens of a guided tour is a great way to rediscover the city. Throw in fresh, local beer and a group of excited Chicagoans .. and this excursion quickly turns into something of a traveling party! This was the experience just moments after boarding the Chicago …
