Bar Exam
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Top 10 Bar Exams of 2017
Dec 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Most popular stories: old bars. Corner bars. And some surprises.
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It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.
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Nessun Dorma The 13th Owner of Bar
Nov 29th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bar's history goes back to 1909. Was first to serve Lakefront Brewery beer, in 1987.
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Vintage, an East Side Bar With Odd History
Nov 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Former Morry's space was once auto dealer and then refrigerator showroom.
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Baby Boomers Is Classic Bay View
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
The old working-class Bay View before the 288 Stitchweld apartments arose here.
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The Backyard, a Unique Bay View Bar
Oct 20th, 2017 by Michael Horne
A tavern here since 1909, and where else can you grill your own steaks outdoors?
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Circle A Is Classic Riverwest Tavern
Oct 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Built next to RR track, building a tavern for 120 years, now intimate music venue.
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Bar Exam Doors Open Edition
Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Originally a "tied house," Bryant's is city's oldest cocktail lounge. Stop in during Doors Open.
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Quarters Is Very Old School
Sep 12th, 2017 by Michael Horne
It's the old Riverwest, not the new, for cheap beer and hard rock.
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Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
Aug 31st, 2017 by Michael Horne
More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.
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Junior’s Hook Has 125-Year Heritage
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Old South Side tavern since 1892, with countless owners, is suddenly chic.
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Nomad’s History Goes Back to 1880s
Aug 16th, 2017 by Michael Horne
"Soft-drink parlor" of 1920s now has soccer-themed, international ambience.