Metallica kicked off 2019 with Enter Night Pilsner, a collab with Stone Brewing. As National Bourbon Day rapidly approaches (June 14th) it was time for the legendary whisky bar, Delilah’s to revisit the precursor to that launch by celebrating Blackened. A late 2018 blended whisky finished in black brandy casks and blasted with its own…
First off, have you been to The Logan Theatre? Independently operated, this cinematic gem opened in 1915. The nostalgic, remodeled Art Deco theme is simply gorgeous. It’s not just an aesthetic; they play new releases as well as classic movies all month. Chef Tyler Florence has the good fortune of a full head of hair…
Every child deserves a toy for Christmas. Chicagoland Toys For Tots celebrated the 41st anniversary of their signature even this season, The Worlds Greatest Motorcycle Parade rolls up Western Ave from 83rd Street all the way to Addison. The 50,000 motorcyclists are welcome to join the 20 mile cruise provided they bring at least one…
They serve proper cocktails in this joint. I mean we use fresh lime and organic mix at home but Grand Marnier in the 210 version takes it higher. The Old Fashioned features Evanston’s finest craft distillery, Few Spirits. Chef Peter McCarthy was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America and learned about barbecue…
The unassuming corner patio of The Dawson at Grand & Halsted is massive when you peek over it’s wooden fence. On Sundays it becomes Camp Dawson, a playground where gimlets are served in a giant Hendricks Gin thermos. The concept of Chicago’s identity as a city in a garden is best exemplified in a space…
The revamped Tree Top is third restaurant in what is easily the Chicagoland’s most compelling music venue. Levy Restaurants has partnered with the Ravina Fesitival for menus that range from lawn and tent catering to all-inclusive private party packages. In most cases Lawn Bar, Tree Top and Park View dining areas will be open before…
Competition barbecue is all about taste, texture and presentation. The founders of City Barbecue didn’t just enter competitions, they’d win them often. By year’s end this crew will have six Chicagoland locations. These guys were not some a big corporation in Spring of ’99 when they opened, just three guys with a passion. Back in…
Lincoln Park Zoo’s restored Nature Boardwalk is the backdrop for this excellent petite seasonal patio café. Chef Daniel Kelly and his Levy Restaurants team offer brunch, lunch and early dinner menus through late October. Enjoy a spot in the shade with a Patio Panini and the skyline off in the distance. How does a Boardwalk…
In the beer world Elmhurst is probably best known as home of the Pavichevich Brewing Company that produced the original Baderbrau. Michael Jackson referred to theirs as “the finest pilsner in America”. It was the only beer served at the German Consulate of Chicago and Oprah kept it stocked at her restaurant. Nowadays in Downtown…
Rev Brew was fresh off announcing a partnership with our beloved Chicago White Sox when this event began. 360 Chicago is 94 floors up and offers the finest views of our city. The promise of the new concept is that it spotlights artisan producers based in the 606. For city residents it’s half price everyday.…