Food Trucks are a great way to get a high quality and less-expensive meal on the go and you're also helping small business owners. Due to restrictive rules in the City of Chicago our food trucks are relegated to areas that are at least 200 feet from the nearest restaurant and trucks can only stay … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Chicago Food Trucks
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Lake Effect Brewing Company tour
Lake Effect Brewing Company tour. Want to see how a small local brewery operates? Want to learn about the brewing process? Then take be part of one of their tours. Lake Effect Brewing Company When: Every Saturday, 2:00 PM, 3:30PM and 5:00 PM, Reservations here. Where: 4727 W … [Read more...] about Lake Effect Brewing Company tour
Factory tour: Quincy Street Distillery tour
One of the country's best new artisanal spirits companies is Quincy Street Distillery in Riverside. The company makes gin, moonshine, and other botanical liquors. It offers tours on Friday, Saturday, and some Sundays. For $10, you can see the still operations, learn about the company's products, and … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Quincy Street Distillery tour
Factory tours: Lake Effect Brewing Company
Lake Effect Brewing Company operates on the Northwest Side, not far from the Kennedy Expressway. It runs tours every Saturday at 1:00 pm. The cost is $5 and includes samples. Register by email; check the website for complete information. Lake Effect Brewing Company 4727 W. Montrose Chicago … [Read more...] about Factory tours: Lake Effect Brewing Company
Factory tour: Metropolitan Brewing Company
The Metropolitan Brewing Company in Ravenswood is known for its lagers. It operates from an industrial site with no brewpub and no visitors center. It doesn't offer tours often, either, but when it does, it's a nice deal: $5 per person, including samples. Check the website to see when the next tour … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Metropolitan Brewing Company
Factory tour: Two Brothers Brewing in Warrenville
Two Brothers Brewing, in West Suburban Warrenville, offers free tours of its facilities every Saturday at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm and again on Sunday at 1:00pm. No reservation is needed, and the tours include samples of its brews, including the much-loved Domaine DuPage. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Two Brothers Brewing in Warrenville