Kate Stahl | February 15, 2011 8:02 amThe guys behind hot bar English are growing up, and their newest venue, Hubbard Inn (110 W. Hubbard St., 312-222-1331), proves it. The sophisticated Continental tavern opened fairly quietly in River North last week, but I'm guessing it will soon make a big noise in the local restaurant and bar scene.Read More
Kate Stahl | January 26, 2011 8:02 amMy favorite Valentine's Day activity always involves a weekend away. My hubby and I started a tradition of renting a cabin in Brown County, IN, a few years ago, but this year, we decided the four-plus hour drive was a bit much — what is it about Chicago this time of year that makes me so lazy!? — so we're considering one of the three options below, none of which are more than two hours from our Wicker Park home.Read More
Kate Stahl | November 30, 2010 8:03 amI'm a light, wheat beer type of girl, but once Winter rolls around, it just doesn't feel right to be sipping on Hefeweizens. I've been on a mission to find a great seasonal brew, and it will continue Thursday night at a Winter beer tasting at Jerry's (1938 W. Division St., 773-235-1006) from 6 to 9 p.m.Read More