Josh Barnett
Former Chicago Staff Writer
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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Page 3Great Central Brewing Company
Great Central’s Near West Side taproom feels like a German beer hall and is great for big groups.
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Maplewood is a Logan Square brew pub that has great craft beer and food, and feels like a neighborhood bar.
On Tour Brewing Company
On Tour is a jam-band-friendly brewery in West Town that’s great for BYOF and day-drinking.
11 Places For When No One Can Make A F*cking Decision: Lincoln Park Edition
You’ve been going back and forth for hours, and someone needs to stop the madness. That someone is you.
17 Places To Drink While You Get Work Done
When you have some things to do, and wouldn’t mind having a glass of wine while you do them, here’s where to go.
Pilot Project Brewing
Pilot Project in Logan Square is a taproom with a bunch of small-batch breweries under one roof.
Budacki’s Drive-In
Budacki’s is a hot dog stand in Ravenswood that also serves Crisp’s korean chicken wings.
Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen
Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen is a small spot in Ravenswood that’s great for a casual weekend breakfast.
The Long Room
The Long Room is a craft beer bar in Lakeview that's great for an early in the game date or catching up with friends.
Revolution Brewing
Revolution’s large production brewery and taproom in Avondale is a great place to enjoy some of Chicago’s best beer at the source.
Archie’s Iowa & Rockwell Tavern
Archie’s is a dog-friendly corner bar that’s great for drinking cheap beer.
The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap is a taproom in Lincoln Park for Off Color Brewing, one of Chicago’s funkiest breweries.
Nighthawk
Nighthawk is a hybrid coffee shop/bar in Albany Park where you can get espresso drinks, cocktails, and cheap beer.