Josh Barnett
Raised in Cleveland by a family split between strict vegetarians and meat-eaters, Josh ended up somewhere in the middle. He moved to Chicago after college to swim in Lake Michigan during the summer and skulk around dive bars the rest of the year. He loves the NBA and the Cavs but has forbidden himself from getting too emotionally involved. Talk to him about your favorite hyper-regional potato chips, or better yet, pass him a bag.
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The Best Breweries In Chicago
A guide to the 22 best breweries in a city that has a ton of breweries.
Begyle Brewing
Begyle, a dog-friendly taproom in Ravenswood, is a great place to drink beer and play skee-ball.
The Best Restaurants To BYOB In Chicago
There are lots of places in Chicago where you can BYOB. These are the best.
The Bar Greatest Hits List: The 25 Best Bars In Chicago
Our guide to the 25 quintessential bars that make Chicago what it is.
21 Great Chicago Restaurants For Dining Solo
Eating alone can be good for you. Here are the best places in Chicago to do it.
The Smith
The Smith is a chain restaurant from New York. It’s a good place to get together when food isn’t the most important aspect of the night.
Kai Zan
Kai Zan is a BYOB sushi spot with one of the best and most affordable omakase options in the city.
J.J. Thai Street Food
JJ Thai Street Food is a small BYOB restaurant in West Town with very good Thai food.
Parson’s Chicken & Fish
Parson’s Chicken & Fish is a casual fried chicken and seafood restaurant with beer and cocktails in Lincoln Park.
Where To Have Dinner For Around $30 In Lincoln Park
The best places to eat when you don’t want to spend a ton of money.
Ghin Khao Eat Rice
Ghin Khao Eat Rice is a casual Northern Thai restaurant in Pilsen that’s great for BYOB and eating crispy pork belly.
Garifuna Flava
Garifuna Flava is a casual Belizean restaurant with great lunch specials and excellent stewed meats.
