beer
21st Amendment Brewery
(Jan 28, 2012) I don’t really have the stomach for beer-snobbery, and as a result I don’t pay much attention to the local micro-brew ...
Three Cheers for Movies and Beer
(Dec 31, 2011) The Mission district in San Francisco needs a movie theater that can sell beer like, well, every neighborhood needs a movie theate...
Old Milwaukee Goes Pin Up
(Sep 19, 2011) Move over Pabst Blue Ribbon and make way for Old Milwaukee – the current beer of choice seen at house parties and events for th...
Beirut in Warsaw
(Jul 19, 2011) Woohoo, another nice bar in Warsaw. Beirut is located in the very popular area in the centre. With cosy interior, huge windows...
Drink for Less
(Nov 17, 2010) Photo by Amanda S. Two dollar Lagunitas in the city is just about at low as it gets, and at Bean Bag Cafe, the location isn’...
Sports bars sporting craft beer?
(Oct 19, 2010) If a beer lover were to pass by Jimmy Greens in the South Loop on any given Sunday — or any time a Chicago sports team was play...
An Alley Evolved
(Sep 23, 2010) Darwin Cafe is tucked in an alley between Bryant and Brannan streets in SOMA. It’s a brand new addition to the side street...
Surly… I’ll show you surly
(May 04, 2010) A friend stopped me recently from telling him any more about the Surly Goat when I suggested meeting there for a drink, the name ...
Finding edible things at places known for their burgers and beer
(Apr 16, 2010) When my friend first suggested going to 8oz Burger Bar one night, talking about how amazing their burgers are, and what a great s...
Like stepping into a time machine
(Mar 03, 2010) If you’ve ever wondered what Chicago nightlife was like in the early parts of the last century, take a trip to one of Loga...
Brew local, drink local
(Jan 27, 2010) Being home for a couple of weeks over the holidays, I got a chance to check out a few of the new establishments that have poppe...
Anti-socialising music
(Jan 25, 2010) I must have had about five Christmas parties in the week leading up to the Mexico trip, which is far too much socialising for any...
Dive in!
(Nov 25, 2009) Dive bars hold a special place in my heart. If I’m going out to drink, I’d like to enjoy some conversation and maybe ...