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Karl Klockars
Karl Klockars
Karl Klockars is a lifelong Chicagoland-an, meaning he may have hailed from many a various western suburb, but it wasn't really his choice and he always headed to the city proper whenever he could borrow the car. Now residing in the Lincoln Square/Albany Park area, Karl has become accustomed to too much excellent Thai food within spitting distance of too much good German beer. Karl also writes and podcasts for Chicagoist.com, helped create GuysDrinkingBeer.com where he covers the American craft brewing scene, and you can find more at his website, predictably located at KarlKlockars.com. In addition to all that, he'll happily allow you to follow him on Twitter should you see fit. Or, you could read a book, or smell a flower, or pet a cat.



 

Articles by Karl

A Finer Smoke
10/26/2010.
Lillie's Q Chef Charlie McKenna and the high end of low and slow.

Lake Geneva for Semi-Locals
Day Tripping. 09/21/2010.
A Wisconsin getaway awaits -- for less cash than you would expect.

We Need A New Gyro
Dining Guides. 09/13/2010.
CND may be gone, but the Greek goodness shall live on.

Matt Maroni
09/07/2010.
The Abe Froman of food trucks leads a mobile lunch revolution.

Forty Ounces to Freedom
Nightlife Guides. 05/09/2010.
Some Chicago bars that have embraced a trashy classic, which means more brew for you.

Springtime Secrets of Sour Beers
Nightlife Guides. 04/05/2010.
Pucker up - these locally available brews are about to launch a full-scale attack on your taste buds.

Where to Watch the White Sox
Nightlife Guides. 04/01/2010.
Don't stop believin' that by drinking at these bars, you can will the good guys to success this season.

Offal Good
Dining Guides. 03/15/2010.
Considering innards? These Chicago restaurants are the best places to begin your organ adventure.

Oscar Night Outings
Nightlife Guides. 03/01/2010.
Make Academy Awards night as memorable for you as it is for the stars.

Pure Gene-ius
Foodie Happenings. 02/24/2010.
Gene's Sausage continues to please Lincoln Square locals with two floors (plus a rooftop?) full of fresh ideas.

Taste of the Tropics
Nightlife Guides. 12/22/2009.
Wanna get away from Chicago's frigid temps? These bars will take you to a totally different climate.

Bill Kim
12/10/2009.
The chef behind Urban Belly and Belly Shack knows no bounds...and his next project could be his biggest yet.

Is Chicago Crying Out for Coneys?
Dining Guides. 12/06/2009.
The upcoming opening of Leo's has us searching the streets for other versions of Michigan's favorite dog.

Getting Hammered Hearthside
Nightlife Guides. 11/23/2009.
Battle the winter blues with a drink or two at a bar with a roaring fireplace.

Campus Road Trip: Ann Arbor
Campus Road Trips. 10/20/2009.
There's still plenty to do even if you're not one of the 100,000 lucky University of Michigan ticket holders.

Pump It Up
Nightlife Guides. 10/20/2009.
For a true taste of autumn in a glass, look no further than these pumpkin beers.

Campus Road Trip: East Lansing
Campus Road Trips. 10/01/2009.
Sparty on at Michigan State's sprawling campus.

Bar-B-Q on Broadway
Foodie Happenings. 09/26/2009.
Sun Wah co-owner Kelly Cheng talks about changing locations and inflating ducks.

Grilling 101
08/29/2009.
The wunderkind of Weber Grill offers tips for making the most of your backyard barbecue.

Daytrippin' Kenosha
Day Tripping. 07/15/2009.
It's more than just a Brat Stop on the way to greener Wisconsin pastures.

Get Away from Guinness
Nightlife Guides. 03/11/2009.
Local bars carry alternative stouts for St. Pat's season.

Super-size for the Super Bowl
Dining Guides. 01/19/2009.
From boundless beef to better beer, we've got the bulk-size goods you need for your party.

Daniel Love is 'On The Rocks'
Nightlife Happenings. 12/29/2008.
... and LXTV.com put him there.

Chuck Levi
12/22/2008.
The owner of Iwan Ries tells us how his family's tobacco shop has kept on smoking for over 150 years.

Spirits of Christmas Present
Nightlife Guides. 11/29/2008.
Escape Chicago's holiday hotspots with a tipple of booze nearby.

Fred Markoff
Food and Drink. 09/08/2008.
The fRedhots & Fries owner is living Elmer Fudd's dream, one sandwich at a time.

Glenn Fahlstrom
Food and Drink. 08/25/2008.
The owner of Glenn's Diner gets ready for his close-up.

Closer to Home
Day Tripping. 07/25/2008.
It's been a rough year for the Dells, but you can still have the same kind of fun (and avoid the long trip).

Where the Weiss Things Are
Nightlife Guides. 05/21/2008.
Put down the heavy brews and pick up a spring-friendly beer that’s citrusy and sweet.

Graham Elliot Bowles
Food and Drink. 04/15/2008.
Our talk with the former Avenues chef, who's opening his own restaurant this spring, had very little (or everything) to do with food.

Ben Sheagren
Food and Drink. 03/17/2008.
Everyone lauds Hopleaf for its beer selection, but what about the man in the kitchen?

Gody Windischhofer
Music . 01/28/2008.
The Brauhaus bandleader, with a connection to Schwarzenegger and a likeness to Elvis, gets crowds moving.

Gary Wiviott
Food and Drink. 12/30/2007.
The founder of Chicago culinary chat site LTHForum shares his favorite haunts for feasting and drinking.

Matt Erpenbach
Food and Drink. 12/04/2007.
We talk to the man behind Kuma's intimidating patties like the Neurosis and Pig Destroyer.

Of Pork Sausage and Point
Day Tripping. 11/09/2007.
Chicago's neighbor to the north leaves you ankle deep in Miller products, pork and gravy.

Caffeine and Cocktails
Nightlife Guides. 11/05/2007.
Take a shot, whether it’s of espresso or whiskey, at these coffeehouse-bar combos.

Imbibing Through Time
Nightlife Guides. 10/08/2007.
Everything old is new again at these keepers of the cocktail flame.

Barhopping with the Big Ten
Nightlife Guides. 09/11/2007.
Get ready for the season's first Big Ten matchups on the field with our pigskin-ready pub picks.

Back-to-School Bacchanalia
Nightlife Guides. 08/28/2007.
Whether you cheer on the Wildcats or the Blue Demons, we'll tell you where to go for some school spirits.

Hotter than Hooters
Nightlife Guides. 07/03/2007.
Scantily clad bar staff titillate your every sense.

Holy Smoked
Dining Guides. 07/02/2007.
We round up the finest barbecue spots this side of the Mason-Dixon.

Unexpected Action in Eastern Iowa
Day Tripping. 05/09/2007.
Karl rides west through the wasteland and finds a few gems beside the river.

Giving Tequila a Fair Shot
Nightlife Guides. 05/02/2007.
Fom agave to anejo, Sauza to shooters, these locales will renew your faith in tequila.

Straight On Down the St. Charles Strip
Day Tripping. 03/27/2007.
The "Pride of the Fox" has plenty to do.

All's Not Quiet on the Western Front
Day Tripping. 02/15/2007.
Wheaton: It's not just a town of churches anymore.

Ken Frandsen
01/15/2007.
The bartender at L&L Tavern takes time off from slinging PBRs to answer a few questions.

Beer For Breakfast!
Nightlife Guides. 01/08/2007.
Because you can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning.

It's Glogg Time
Nightlife Guides. 12/04/2006.
Practice saying it with us: Jag skulle vilja ha et glögg, tack!



 
Venues Reviewed by Karl


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