Hotel Zachary across from Wrigley to open in March, now taking reservations
It’s almost time to play ball at Hotel Zachary. One of the city’s most anticipated hotels in recent years — sitting across the street from Wrigley Field will do that...
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Quenchers, one of Chicago’s original craft beer bars, is for sale
For $1.65 million, one of Chicago’s original craft beer bars can be yours. The building housing Quenchers Saloon, which opened at the corner of Fullerton and Western avenues in 1979,...
Craft beer icon Three Floyds’ brewery to triple in size
The iconic Three Floyds Brewing is planning to nearly triple in size with an ambitious redevelopment of its operation in Munster, Ind., according to documents posted by the town of...
Chilling out, working out with a Midtown Athletic Club winter wellness staycation
I have a confession. I love water aerobics. That’s why, though the grueling grind of a boxing class called to me just before 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning, I...
Beer of the Month: Cat Spit Stout is luxurious winter beer
The beer: Cat Spit Stout, 2nd Shift Brewing (St. Louis) What it is: 2nd Shift, which emerged from St. Louis’ fertile craft beer scene in 2010 but only began distribution...
Barrel-aged beer battle: Is Goose Island or Revolution Chicago’s king?
It’s been a good run for Goose Island. A great run, really. For close to 20 years, Chicago’s founding craft brewer was largely unchallenged as the king of aging imperial...
Eris Brewery now open, with rare combination of beer and cider
No matter how good the beer, the cider or the food, the showstopper at Eris Brewery and Cider House will likely always be the building where the beer, cider and...
Blind Spot: ‘As I Lay Dying’ by William Faulkner
Editor’s note: We asked Tribune writers to reflect on a piece of the larger cultural puzzle (a popular TV show, a movie, a book, etc.) they were missing — until...
First look: Hotel Zachary guest rooms give subtle hat tip to Wrigley
It’s not “the hotel next to Wrigley Field.” It’s “the hotel in the Wrigleyville neighborhood.” That much is clear from the new mock room for Hotel Zachary, opening in April...
Cigar City, the renowned Florida beer, headed to Chicago
Chicago’s beer shelves have become overrun in recent years, but one new addition may turn heads amid the glut: Cigar City Brewing, of Tampa, Fla., arrives during the week of...