Brand-New Bars, 6/1/08
We've got the latest on all the new watering holes.
Eating for Your Inner Child, 5/20/08
You can still be a kid at heart when you order one of these youthful favorites with a grownup flair.
Ciders and Lambics and Meads (Oh My!), 5/12/08
These alternatives to beer pack sumptuous fruit flavor that will get you thinking about summer.
Hailing Hopleaf, 4/22/08
It's not exactly news, but the popular pub continues to impress with its exceptional beer list and rave-worthy eats.
Bocks are Back!, 4/6/08
It's time to put down the stouts and pick up an artisan brew fit for spring.
Ben Sheagren, 3/17/08
Everyone lauds Hopleaf for its beer selection, but what about the man in the kitchen?
Get Away from Guinness, 2/25/08
Local bars carry alternative stouts for sampling during St. Patty's Day season.
Gary Wiviott, 12/30/07
The founder of Chicago culinary chat site LTHForum shares his favorite haunts for feasting and drinking.
Grateful Us, 11/9/07
Centerstage is thankful for...a lot of things, it seems.
On Tap in Autumn, 9/25/07
Forget mass-produced swill. We tell you where to find seasonal suds that channel the flavors of fall.
Shoveling Schnitzel , 7/22/07
Misty gets a head start on her 2008 German vacation with lots of sausage at Resi's Bierstube.
Where to Eat the Bunny, 4/3/07
From braised rabbit stew to golden-fried spring rolls, these spots cover your bunny needs.
Kevin Rebhan, 2/5/07
There's plenty of champagne love to go around at Pops for Champagne.
Want Unconventional Fries With That?, 12/4/06
Chicago spots that funk up the all-American side dish.
Grateful Us, 11/7/06
Centerstage is thankful for...a lot of things, it seems.
Linda Bubon, 11/6/06
The Women & Children First co-owner sounds off on the independent book scene and what you should be reading
Beyond the Hopleaf, 10/23/06
We love it, too. But it's not the only good spot for a gourmet brew.
Verbal Kent, 10/11/06
The Northside MC's big mouth can get him in trouble, but he wouldn't have it any other way.
Ayun Halliday, 9/11/06
Talking with the author of Dirty Sugar Cookies.
Drinking Over Designer Sushi, 7/31/06
Tanoshii does sushi a little differently...but keeps it BYOB, of course.
Jeff Wilcoxon and Chris Hill, 7/21/06
The Bobtail Soda Fountain guys are full of flavor.
The Windy City Blows Art All 'Round, 6/26/06
A guide to friendly neighborhood art galleries.
Bookslut, 5/22/06
Jessa Crispin is a literary lass extraordinaire, and her Bookslut readings are icing on the cake.
Kevin Stacy, 4/29/06
Digging through Logan Square and Bucktown with Danny's bar manager.
Brew-ha-ha, 9/23/05
Take a tour of the area's microbreweries.
One look at the Hopleaf's walls should give you some idea of this Andersonville tavern's major focus. From the neon Delirium Tremens sign behind the bar to the huge vintage German beer advertisements in the back room, it's clear that this is a place for discerning beer drinkers, even if the crowd isn't exclusively connoisseur. Since being featured on WTTW's popular Check, Please!, the Hopleaf has become a weekend hangout for a varied crowd, but it still maintains its classic feel and, more importantly, its stunning beer selection.