I have always had a fond spot in my heart for the Goose Island Brewery Tap in Wrigley ville and I had been quite sad to find it closed last time I was in Chicago. So on this visit I had been really happy to find it open again, but that happiness was to…
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Smylie Brothers’ Brewing Company – Great Beer, some Poutine, and a Smokehouse Pizza
Smylie Brother’s Brewing Company in Evanston might well be my new favourite spot for a couple of reasons. Great Food and Great Beer. I popped over to Evanston via the El to Davis street to meet up with a fellow expat and found myself ensconced for a few hours working my way though their beer…
The South Loop Club – For a Burger and a Beer
Recently I found myself staying down by the Harrison El Stop kind of by accident. I was pretty much desperate for something to eat and ended up at the South Loop Club, a kind of half dive bar half sports bar, I quite liked it. I will be honest and say that apart from a cold…
Fountainhead Bar – “transformed from a classy saloon into a convertable” Lets welcome the rooftop bar
Fountainhead bar situated on the corner of Montrose and Damen has always been an excellent scotch and craft beer bar and has a reputation under the stewardship of Chef Sarah McDonnell of putting out some quality food, but every time I have walked by and looked up above the bar I have seen this massive roof top…
The Chicago El Stop Food Hunt Project 