Iron Brew

Iron Brew from Mark Skala on Vimeo. Iron Brew was really one of the coolest events we have ever participated in. Kent Weber and Mark Skala are two awesome friends of mine, we all share a passion for craft beer. A while back over drinks at Maria’s in Bridgeport we decided …

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Sarsaparilla Six Stout @ City Provisions

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 …

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Farmhouse Chicago: A Midwestern Craft Beer Tavern

The River North neighborhood of Chicago has long been a favorite neighborhood of mine. Whether its the art galleries, the Rick Bayless restaurants, the cultural tours or the technology program that changed the way many local businesses recruit talent…this section of town is a special place for me. When some …

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