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Celebrate Andersonville’s eclectic independent businesses community this holiday season

Held on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving (this year November 26), Small Business Saturday celebrates independent business owners during the bustling holiday season. Shopping local is an easy way for anyone to support independent businesses and help neighborhoods thrive, and in Chicago, one of the best places to get in on the fun is Andersonville. […]

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Naked Girls Reading, Science Fest, Fashion 16, BookCon, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen May 13, 2016August 18, 2021

Andersonville Wine Walk, Headsucker’s Ball, and more happenings from May 13-15

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First visit: Evanston’s Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.

by Philip Montoro July 14, 2014August 18, 2021

At this new Evanston brewpub, a veteran of Arcadia Ales debuts with a half-dozen solid, easy-drinking traditional styles.

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Lifting the curse: Chef Kevin McMullen at the Brixton

by Michael Gebert May 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Kevin McMullen’s food seems to be lifting the curse on Andersonville’s The Brixton.

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The Brixton: Third time’s a charm

by Julia Thiel April 2, 2014August 18, 2021

The former In Fine Spirits space has seen several reincarnations, but the Brixton finally gets things right.

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by Chicago Reader June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

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“Malort Face” and other Key Ingredient Cook-Off bites to come

by Kate Schmidt April 23, 2013August 19, 2021

Chawanmushi with dried-shrimp kettle corn, cocktail-hour Ants on a Log, and Malort Face: a sneak peek at a few of the entries in our upcoming cook-off.

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