bars
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No parade, no business?
After two years of overwhelming crowds and scores of arrests at the St. Patrick's Day South Side Irish Parade, the celebration will have a new look this weekend -- without a parade. We talk to a Beverly-area bar owner to find out what kind of impact the loss of the...
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Revolution Brewing - Inside Chicago's New Brew Pub
It's Chicago's newest brew pub, and it can't keep the spigots flowing fast enough.I went to check out Logan Square's Revolution Brewing for the WGN News today after hearing reports of people waiting up to three hours to get through the doors. The spot is the latest from the team...
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In the Liquor Aisle
drunks, hobos and crazy poles
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Blue Frog opening a second location
We've been walking by the old Madame Tartine space for months, wondering what would take the place of the short-lived bistro that was BB's before that. Today we got our answer: A second location of Blue Frog Bar & Grill, the kitschy La Salle Street hangout known for serving up...
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Chapter 13: The Drinking Game
They say drinking has its sinister side. That it isn't always fun and games.Have you ever negotiated a contract at the bar, hoping your business partner held his liquor worse than you and few points of concession would slip through?Are you one of these people who think you'll get a...
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Chicago clubbin' with the stars
Another weekend in Chicago, another appearance by a cast member from MTV's "Jersey Shore."...
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Beer Dude on the move
Phil Kuhl, aka "the beer dude" behind the popular Beer School events at Sheffield's, is making a move north to become beer director at Fountainhead, a new tavern in the works for an April opening on Montrose near Damen Avenue. According to Kuhl's Twitter feed, today's his last shift there....
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Same name, different game
On my recent weekend visit to Manhattan, I stumbled upon a few places with the same name as of some of our favorites here. After, stepping in these spots I discovered a world of difference... ...
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Cork & Kerry sibling in the works?
William Guide, the owner of beloved Beverly bar Cork & Kerry (pictured), has applied for a liquor license under the name Cork & Kerry on 33rd for 3258 S. Princeton Ave., formerly occupied by Bridgeport institution Jimbo's. ...
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Gold Coast Superbowl
If you're looking for a place to watch the big one, why not try one of these Gold Coast spots? McFadden's @ 1206 N. State Pkwy: $40 will get you all you can drink (beer and well-drinks) and eat (Mexican buffet)Finn McCool's @ 15 W. Division St: "tons of giveaways,...
