Lyft, the popular rideshare service, is working with Chicago’s Baderbräu Brewing Company to release cans of its own Lyft-branded beer in the Chicago market. “We know through data that nightlife is one of our largest business segments, especially going out on a Friday or Saturday night,” David Katcher, general manager for Lyft in the Midwest, told … [ Read more]
Frontier adds non-stops flights from MSP to O’Hare for low, low price
Frontier Airlines announced today it’s adding non-stop service in 42 markets across the country, including new service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The MSP to ORD service will begin April 15 for an introductory fare of just $29 each way. That will rise to $59 after the promotion period ends, however. Tickets must be purchased by 11pm CST … [ Read more]
Chef Rick Bayless Debuts Beer Line
Chicago chef Rick Bayless (Topolobampo, Frontera Grill) will debut his Tocayo beer line at Xoco Bistro this week. The modern Mexican master’s first beer is a Hominy White Ale, a Belgian-style wit brewed with hominy and coriander. Next spring, Bayless will open Cruz Blanca, a long-anticipated brewpub in Chicago’s West Loop. He’ll distribute the beers brewed at Cruz … [ Read more]
‘Beer Chicago’ exhibit chronicles the history of beer in the Windy City
Chicago has a long and storied history with beer, from the city’s first brewery established by German-Americans in 1833 to the Town of Chicago becoming official at a tavern the same year. The Elmhurst Historical Museum has a free exhibit that traces the history of beer in the Windy City, complete with information about the science … [ Read more]