Carrie Schedler

It's a hike to get out there, but you'll find a nice crowd and rotating taps with the brewery's greatest hits and seasonal specials.

For starters, there's a hot dog with mac and cheese—plus pies, doughnuts, Spam, and beer. Devour with pride.

Beatrix is putting butter and oil in a cup of coffee—and it's actually a lot better than it sounds (of course, it sounds disgusting).

The icy, slushy, and creamy concoctions are perfect to sip on a summer evening.

Masada is here—for real this time. Plus, there's news from the Alinea crew, a whole month of lobster, and chicken-fried bacon.

The tavern/distillery serves seriously good drinks in the former home of a classic club.

Pick a champion burger or a prize-winning paella, take a fishing expedition, and top it off with a killer catfish sandwich.

These artisanal pop concoctions are quite a step up from the soda aisle standbys.

The Lao 18 and Spin spaces reopen, Café Crème comes to Bucktown, a brunch place makes dinner plans, and a dinner place has brunch plans.

See why the North Center bar has a line out the door during the World Cup.