Lincoln Square artist Lothar Speer said he’d restore his prominent German heritage mural. But as the neighborhood has become less German and more gentrified, he wonders if anyone really cares anymore.
Tag: Oktoberfest
Judging Chicago’s first Bacon and Beer Classic
The best pilsners, lagers, and a few bonus beers from the Bacon and Beer Classic.
The power is on: Metropolitan bottles its Generator doppelbock
Even if you’re not planning to fast for Lent, you’ll want to lay up a few six-packs of Metropolitan’s Generator doppelbock.
Oktoberfest shootout: Metropolitan, Revolution, and Two Brothers
Some of the best Oktoberfest beers available in Chicago were brewed right here.
Reader’s Agenda Sat 9/28: Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Monument, and a Chicago-style Oktoberfest
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, September 28
Fall farmers’ markets and other food and drink events
The last week of farmer’s markets and plenty of fall harvest celebrations make up this week’s food and drink events
Mash Tun Oktoberfest and other food and drink events
Craft Spirits Week takes over Chicago’s food and drink event scene, with still more Oktoberfests, beer festivals, wine festivals, and dinners paired with spirits and ciders
Chicago Gourmet and other food and drink events
Fall-themed events like Apple Fest and Oktoberfest usher in the new season, while artisan wines, cheeses, and spirits abound in the city this week
One Sip: Oktoberfest beers
Beverage director Jason Baldacci (Webster’s Wine Bar, the Bluebird, Telegraph Wine Bar) offers his picks for Oktoberfest beers.
This Week’s Food and Drink Events
A pie contest, a vegan festival, a German buffet, and more.
10/1—Free Bratwurst Buffet
Tonight from 5 to 8 PM, Faith & Whiskey serves a free bratwurst buffet as part of its Oktoberfest Kickoff Party.
10/2-10/3—Oktoberfest at Saint Benedict’s
St. Benedict’s holds its 45th annual Oktoberfest.