A well-aged cheddar, a creamy brie, a funky bleu or a perfectly fried curd. If that doesn’t have you halfway out the door and headed north to one of Wisconsin’s many cheesemakers and creameries already, how about pairing it with a beer from one of the Badger State’s many craft breweries? Sounds like a road-trip-worthy […]
Chicago does many things very, very well. But you know where we really excel? Booze. Chicago is a city of big shoulders, sure. But apparently our livers are pretty sizeable as well, because we are one hell of a cocktail town, populated by mixologists working their alchemy to our advantage. Here are some must-visit places […]
Whether it’s through an ongoing effort to make their community a better place or a one-off program with a big impact, here are some of the Chicago-area and Midwestern breweries giving more to their communities than hangovers. Chicagoland: Middle Brow Beer Co. Not many breweries have made charitable giving as big a part of their […]
For the sixth year in a row, our audience has spoken — this year louder than ever before. With more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories, what follows are the best businesses and services in Chicago and around the North Shore. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016.
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Burger (Suburbs) Edzo’s Burger Shop The undisputed suburban burger champ for five years running. 1571 Sherman Ave., Evanston Best Burger (Chicago) Au Cheval A burger that will make you […]
Beer Hot Wings With Hoppy Peach Hot Sauce and Beer Blue Cheese Dip Do you like hot wings? Do you like beer? Then this is the perfect dish for you, because it uses beer in every element of the ultimate beer snack platter. The wings are brined and work well with most beers, although they […]
Just in time for summer, Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, opened in May at One West Wacker. Located on the third floor, you’ll dine and sip above the Chicago River, complete with gorgeous views of the city, fresh flowers, fire pits, cabanas and couches. Here you’ll find shareable plates of American bar food that’s made […]
Ten Ninety Brewing Co. opened in Glenview this past April. The first (and only) brewery/taproom in Glenview currently offers 12 beers on tap but will soon have 20. Popular beers include Half Wit (a witbier with honey, coriander and orange peel), Pink Tie Saison (which supports the Schaumburg Firefighters Cancer Research Fund Pink Tie Ball) […]
Joy District, a “multi-level dining and drinking experience,” celebrated its grand opening in River North on May 12. On the first floor you’ll find the dining room and elevated library and lounge. The bar is on the second floor, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows. Joy District also houses the first kinetic lighting installation outside of Las […]
Burnt City Brewing, the new concept from Atlas Brewing Company’s John and Ben Saller, opened this May. In addition to their canning facility in the Pullman neighborhood, Burnt City Brewing’s brewpub in Lincoln Park offers 12 beers on tap (always in rotation) and eight bowling lanes. This summer, try the Retrofit Radler, made with key-lime […]
