One of Chicago’s best pubs is marking its 20th anniversary by hosting its first Irish Spirits Festival the evening of Friday, March 1 as part of the festivities. Chief O’Neill’s, 3471 N. Elston Ave., is owned and operated by Siobhan McKinney and her husband, Brendan. They and their pub were recently profiled in the Irish… Continue Reading
So best fest buddy Tom and I took the first of the Irish whiskey classes last weekend at the Irish American Heritage Center – after lunch at a Polish place and before heading out for a pasta dinner. That’s how we roll – and we roll because we’re big guys and it’s tough to walk… Continue Reading
The Indie Spirits Expo, Sept. 30 at the Chicago Hilton & Tower was as fine a place as any to learn a bit about the world of distilled drink. Further expos are held in Boston, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and New York, and co-producer and buddy-o-mine Marty Duffy said the event has grown in… Continue Reading