Archive for May 2018

Tiny Tapp Graces the Riverwalk

  This past Thursday, I stumbled upon a bar on the Riverwalk called Tiny Tapp. Trust me when I say there is nothing tiny about this gem. The views of the Chicago River and background architecture can’t be beaten, and it’s an excellent place to brush up on your people watching skills. There are a... Read more »
By Sher,
May 28, 2018 at 8:16 am
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Indoor Beer Garden at Old Irving Brewing

The wow factor was on alert the moment I entered Old Irving Brewing. The venue is chic, spotless, and warehouse-style with extremely affable staff. It was immediately apparent a lot of thought went into the design of the space. Several unique touches were noted with my favorite being the bench and pillows underneath a quote... Read more »
By Sher,
May 21, 2018 at 6:45 pm
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Cop a Squat at Haymarket Pub & Brewery

Haymarket Pub & Brewery is an energetic, fetching venue that will leave you wanting to return again and again. The West Loop pub has room to move and provides excellent service. They offer a killer food menu (I especially like the Margherita Pizza, Vegan Burger, and Sweet Potato Tots). More importantly, Haymarket offers 23 tantalizing... Read more »
By Sher,
May 16, 2018 at 3:29 pm
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Karaoke & Brews at Uptown Lounge

Uptown Lounge is a chill, artsy venue in Uptown with a boatload of craft beer. You might be somewhat bewildered when ordering, given the fact they carry 100+ craft beers with eight of those offered as drafts. The best thing about arriving at 4 pm (when they open) is the ability to get up close... Read more »
By Sher,
May 10, 2018 at 11:55 am
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Perfect Date Night at aliveOne

I have taken pleasure in many live shows at aliveOne in Lincoln Park; however, the tap list is more impressive than I remember since becoming a beer snob. In fact, there were so many good beers staring me in the face that I consumed more than I should have. I wasn’t feeling terribly alive the next... Read more »
By Sher,
May 2, 2018 at 3:31 pm
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