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What Chicago bartenders really think about Jon Taffer and ‘Bar Rescue’

June 11, 2018 at 2:55 a.m.

Within the nightlife industry "there is no greater authority" than "Bar Rescue's" Jon Taffer, according to Jon Taffer. But others liken him to the "Donald Trump of the bar industry,"...

Pour one out for Bom Bolla: Wicker Park cava bar officially shutters

June 11, 2018 at 4:40 a.m.

For three months, Bom Bolla management searched for new investors in hopes of saving the Wicker Park cava bar, which temporarily closed because of financial woes in December, despite receiving...

Forbidden Root’s new brewpub unites beer and food with stunning results

June 11, 2018 at 2:55 a.m.

Forbidden Root's quest to teach Chicago about botanicals' place in craft brewing. Review: Forbidden Root 1746 W. Chicago Ave. 312-929-2202Rating: !!!! (out of four) Already hot>>Read more about our ratings...

Hop to it: Goose Island hosts free workout inspired by brewers’ daily tasks

June 8, 2018 at 11:51 p.m.

For some of us, beer is the impetus for working out. But for brewers, it is a workout—and not just for the biceps (i.e. raising pint to mouth). As part...

Beer Under Glass tickets on sale today

June 11, 2018 at 3:37 a.m.

It's almost the most wonderful time of beer, err, year, Chicago Craft Beer Week (May 19-29). Tickets for the kickoff event, Beer Under Glass (May 19) at Garfield Park Conservatory...

Moneygun bar now open in West Loop

June 11, 2018 at 4:49 a.m.

An Instagram photo posted over the weekend by the folks at Thalia Hall said they've got a "new friend" in town, Moneygun. The West Loop bar (660 W. Lake St.)...

UPDATE: Moneygun bar now open in Fulton Market

June 11, 2018 at 1:39 a.m.

UPDATE: Fulton Market gained another place to drink this weekend, but don't expect a convoluted list of exotic cocktail ingredients—Moneygun (660 W. Lake St. 312-600-0600) is all about the classics....

Wiener’s Circle welcomes Donald Trump with 3-inch hot dog deal

June 11, 2018 at 3:53 a.m.

Despite the demise of the "[bleep] Trump"-graffitied billboard Tuesday, Chicagoans continue to come up with creative ways to welcome Donald Trump to the city for his Friday rally at UIC...

What makes a traditional Irish bar?

June 9, 2018 at 12:40 a.m.

Stained glass windows and fireplaces do not an Irish pub make. When Liam Howard, co-owner of The Three Counties in Gladstone Park, came to Chicago from Ireland nearly 30 years...

The Wiener’s Circle welcomes Donald Trump with 3-inch hot dog deal

July 6, 2019 at 8:03 p.m.

Despite the demise of the "[bleep] Trump"-graffitied billboard Tuesday, Chicagoans continue to come up with creative ways to welcome Donald Trump to the city for his Friday rally at UIC...

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