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Hexe Coffee Roasting Beans, Serving Booze All Day

There are dozens of coffee shops scattered throughout Chicago, but not many where they roast all of their beans in-house, bake all of their breads and pastries and also serve beer, wine and cocktails. A new coffee shop on the border of Roscoe Village and Bucktown offers all of the above, making it an all-day destination. … Continued

J.T.’s Genuine Sandwich Shop Inspired by Regional Classics

There are sandwich shops littered throughout the city. Most will fall into one of two camps: the typical deli or the Italian sub variety. However, a new shop in Irving Park is taking a more regional approach, with an emphasis on the Midwest. J.T.’s Genuine Sandwich Shop 3970 N. Elston Ave. 773-754-7729

Moody Tongue Expands Culinary Focused Beer Program

A Chicago brewery’s recent move from Pilsen to the South Loop has not only beer fans excited, but also serious food lovers. That’s because Moody Tongue Brewing took over a massive space near McCormick Place, offering both a bar menu and a more formal dining room, and in both cases, they’ve released a slew of new … Continued

A Pair of New Pizzas Worth Checking Out in Chicago

There is no shortage of pizza joints in Chicago, but it seems like every month or so, an exciting new option becomes available. Part of this is due to cooks getting creative and breaking out of the usual tavern-style or deep-dish Chicago has always embraced. These days, there’s Sicilian, artisan, neo-Neapolitan and even Roman style. That’s … Continued

Pour Your Own Beer, Stay for the BBQ at District Brew Yards

A wave of new breweries has swept across Chicago in recent years, but a new brewery in West Town actually has four different owners. It’s a pour-your-own style of brewpub, where guests decide exactly how much or how little they’d like to try. Plus, there’s barbecue that’s a lot better than you’d expect. District Brew Yards … Continued