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  • The Big City Blog
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    November 11, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

    After going virtual in 2020, FoBAB returns to Chicago with a limited-capacity, in-person festival.
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    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    July 25, 2019
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    The Big City Blog: Four Friday Night Flights beer tastings remain this summer, including July 26 in Ravenswood

    Friday Night Flights, now in its third year, is a series that showcases the city’s incredible local craft brewery scene
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  • The Big City Blog
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    May 6, 2019
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    The Big City Blog: The ninth annual Illinois Craft Beer Week is upon us; Q&A with Danielle D’Alessandro of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild

    The Big City Blog: The ninth annual Illinois Craft Beer Week is upon us, and it's time to drink up
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  • A Round of Drinks
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    February 6, 2019
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    A Round of Drinks at the Lagunitas brewery and taproom: Head to Pilsen for a fun, tasty adventure in craft beer

    By Trent Modglin Where you’ll find it: 2607 W. 17th St. Open Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday noon-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday noon-10 p.m. Lagunitas.com First impressions: Tucked away in the Pilsen neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side, you quickly forget about the trek down once you step inside to the welcoming Willy Wonka-themed music and light show ...
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  • We Ask, They Answer
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    July 12, 2018
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    We Ask, They Answer: Craft beer Q&A with Bruce White, who combines his two passions with the Chicago Beer Experience tour

    There is a reason why Hopleaf and Map Room are still on everyone's craft beer bar list, and it's because they are fantastic places that know what they are doing.
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  • The Big City Blog
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    May 11, 2018
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    The Big City Blog: Illinois Craft Beer Week is back — bigger and better than ever — May 18-25

    Illinois Craft Beer Week is the highly anticipated celebration featuring various festivals and hundreds of events at breweries, bars and restaurants across the state from May 18-25.
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  • General Features
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    April 21, 2018
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    Downtown breweries: Leaving work in the Loop and looking for a craft beer or two? Here are a few options nearby

    Haymarket, housed in a century-old building, specializes in classic Belgian and contemporary American beer styles and has been a local leader the bourbon barrel-aging process.
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  • General Features
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    November 20, 2017
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    Craft beer favorites: We snagged local opinions on where to satisfy your cravings for good brew

    Links has a cozy, tavern vibe with TV monitors throughout displaying the current beer menu, serving size available and how much is left in the keg.
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  • The Big City Blog
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    August 21, 2017
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    The Big City Blog: Adult scavenger hunt at Lincoln Park Zoo, Friday Night Flights beer fest in Ravenswood, North Coast after parties and new happy hours

    After a summer full of sampling local craft beers across Chicago’s neighborhoods, the final Friday Night Flights beer festival of the season is this Friday, Aug. 25, in the Ravenswood Corridor.
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  • The Big City Blog
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    June 20, 2017
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    The Big City Blog: Ravenswood on Tap craft beer festival, Avion tequila dinner, Kanela opens in Ukranian Village and more

    To celebrate being home to one of the most inventive brewing communities in the country, Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood will be hosting the second annual Ravenswood On Tap craft beer festival June 24-25.
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  • Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    November 11, 2021
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    July 31, 2019
  • First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater ...

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    July 30, 2019
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  • November 11, 2021

    Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

  • July 31, 2019

    Chicago Insider Etienne Padin on obscure museums, shopping in Andersonville and dining at Maple & Ash

  • July 30, 2019

    First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater experience

  • July 28, 2019

    Finger lickin’ good: Six trusted Chicago spots for a stellar barbecue experience

  • July 25, 2019

    The Big City Blog: Four Friday Night Flights beer tastings remain this summer, including July 26 in Ravenswood

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      July 31, 2019
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      July 30, 2019

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