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Ramen Takeya devotes an entire section of its menu to "otsumami" or drinking foods — nestled among them the Japanese street snack takoyaki. The ball-shaped snacks are made with a batter that crisps up into a golden shell while remaining creamy and soft inside. Hidden away are Chiclet-size pieces of octopus, tiny surprises in the center of each ball. Six balls are served in a red and white paper boats and drizzled with sweet and salty Japanese barbecue sauce, creamy mayo, aonori (dried seaweed) and fishy-but-in-a-good-way bonito flakes (cured fish shavings). Between the crispy-meets-creamy texture and the sweet-meets-salty flavors, it's easy to see how a refreshing beer (or soda, for non-drinkers) would pair nicely. $6. 819 W. Fulton Market, 312-666-7710, <a href="http://www.ramentakeya.com/">ramentakeya.com</a> — Grace Wong

Drink this! Hell Kitty Kitty at Whiner Brewery, a delicious riff off popular Miaou

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Since its suds first hit store shelves, only two beers from Whiner Beer Co. — Le Tub and Miaou — have been consistently available. Head to the 46th Street brewery's...

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Forget what the forecast says, or the sky, for that matter. Chicago is ready for spring. While patience — sometimes a lot — is often required at this time of...

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Everybody's feeling good at Waldos Forever Fest this weekend in Chicago, plus cocktails, doughnuts, Trap Yoga and "slow jams for queer fam." Roll up to this event Illinois has inched...

Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her Supreme Court chambers in Washington in 2014. A new documentary about the justice will release May 4, 2018.

New Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary gets early (free!) screening April 25 in Chicago

May 9, 2019 at 8:24 a.m.

Do you love Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Do you want to see the upcoming documentary, "RBG," about the life and times of the Supreme Court justice? While the documentary is opening...

Try Old Style’s first-ever seasonal radler lager Cooler By The Lake this summer

May 23, 2019 at 2:39 a.m.

Are you ready to drink up some summertime radness, the Old Style way? Because the iconic beer brand recently released its first-ever radler lager. The seasonal beer is called Cooler...

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5 things to do this weekend in Chicago

May 9, 2019 at 8:21 a.m.

A cheese fest, a wine fest, a tarot card reading, classical music at a conservatory and Kevin Hart lead the list of what to do this weekend in Chicago. Sounds...

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May 9, 2019 at 8:21 a.m.

Find all things pop culture at C2E2, check out live interviews with Gillian Flynn and Eve Ewing, eat lots of bacon, taste Iceland and see what the Black Women's Expo...

Polyjuice Potion beer — totally not a reference to anything — will have a release party for Emporium’s next pop-up

May 23, 2019 at 2:39 a.m.

You may have heard of something called the Polyjuice Potion, a reference to a certain liquid in a popular fantasy book series for children — though adults are known to...

The Loyola University Ramblers celebrate after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats to advance to the Final Four.

9 bars and restaurants offering specials for Loyola’s Final Four game

May 23, 2019 at 2:39 a.m.

All eyes will be on the Loyola Ramblers Saturday when they take on the Michigan Wolverines. And when your eyes are glued to the screen, it’s usually a better experience...

5 things to do this weekend in Chicago

May 9, 2019 at 8:20 a.m.

As March winds down, step to an Aux Cord DJ set from Pivot Gang, listen to a live "Simpsons" podcast, see Second City's latest, try some wine and celebrate the...

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