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Is beer the new wine?
Thoughts from Sam Adams & Twitter

We attended a Sam Adams tasting this week at Branch 27 (see our original review here) to try their premium beers and see how well they paired with the evening’s menu.
During the course of the meal, Sam Adams founder Jim Koch shared his thoughts about how the beer industry had changed and compared it to [...]

Chicago Gourmet
Chicago Bites Podcast #120

Bridget and I spent the weekend covering Chicago Gourmet on behalf of MenuPages.
The event was a whirlwind tour that gave us access to chefs, food and wine from Chicago and beyond. But was Chicago Gourmet worth it? And what should happen to make this a true showcase for Chicago cuisine? We have [...]

Lumes Pancake House
Chicago Bites Podcast #94

If you’re heading south, stop by Lumes Pancake House for brunch! The service is fast, the coffee plentiful, and the orchard peach crepes make you wish you could eat breakfast three meals a day. We’ve been twice and can’t wait to go back for more!
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Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:09 Wine bottling then [...]

Capital Grille
Chicago Bites Podcast #7

Our friend Pattie raves about the Capital Grille’s grilled swordfish, and has been after Chicago Bites to come eat there every time we ask her for recommendations. Given such a strong endorsement, we decided to spend our St. Patrick’s Day at this high-end steakhouse. The Capital Grille is a national chain known for [...]