Writer-comedian-podcaster Eric Barry’s essay on why he’s leaving Chicago for New York City went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Tag: Lagunitas
After a three-story fall, Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet
Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet, the Hideout’s Back to School Ball raises money for Intonation Music Workshop, and more.
Arianna Huffington at the Chicago Humanities Festival, James Beard Eats Week, and more things to do this week
Chicago Moth StorySlam, Frankie Cosmos, and more happenings from April 25-28.
Local duo Tinkerbelles will try to play 40 sets in ten days across seven states
They’ll give Guinness a shot in June.
Long-form food writing isn’t dead meat
There’s still good, meaty writing about food happening—you just have to look for it a little.
Beer and Metal’s best of 2014, chosen by you
It was a good year for Beer and Metal, and an even better year for beer. And for metal.
Reader’s Agenda Fri 10/10: Supernatural Chicago, Tony Magee, and Matt Ulery
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, October 9
What I saw (and ate) as a judge at the Hamburger Hop
Chicago Gourmet’s burger-off was heavy on the sweet stuff.
Off Color Brewing’s John Laffler: ‘Why do we need to make this beer?’
Talking with the ex-Goose Island R&D brewer at his Off Color Brewing
An early look at the finally-about-to-open Lagunitas tap room
A photographic tour of a long-awaited addition to Chicago’s craft-beer landscape
Reader’s Agenda Sun 5/18: Lagunitas Beer Circus, Spring Swap, and Coffins
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Sunday, May 18
Reader’s Agenda Thu 10/10: Autumn Brews, Tame Impala, and Mark Lanegan
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, October 10
Tonight: California craft beer tasting at the Bluebird
Tonight at the Bluebird: California craft beers and cookies
Lagunitas/Big Star/Publican collaboration beer Zephyr launches
Zephyr, a beer made by Lagunitas in collaboration with Big Star and the Publican, launches in Chicago.