Chicagoan Bar

10 Things You Should Definitely Not to Do in a Bar

Bartenders weigh in on all the ways you're pissing them off.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Drink All Night But Never Get Drunk

Jim Koch knows beer. He also knows a beer trick that may change your life.

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

10 Irish Phrases that Confuse Americans

Top 10 Beer Drinking Countries

If you were to hazard a guess at naming some of the top 10 beer drinking countries, what might you guess? The Australians? The Brits? Well, the answers may surprise you and the stereotypes [...]

What Your Beer Choice Says About You

The highly unscientific opinions of these three BuzzFeed Fellows who drink a lot of beer.

How to Design a Large Bar with an Island Back Bar

How do you design a large bar? In this article we'll discuss the basic principles of commercial bar design and draft beer equipment and system design.

Low Bar Explores What It Means to be a Chicano Bar

At the popular Oakland bar, chorizo-wrapped eggs and chile-laced cocktails taste like Mexican-American nostalgia

Find a Bar Cart to Suit Your Style

Follow our handy flowchart to find the portable liquor cabinet that dovetails with your needs and décor. Then, coordinate it with a delicious cocktail recipe.

13 Things That Can Cause Slow Nights at Your Bar

Your bar is open, your drinks are ready, and your bartenders are ready to serve…but where are your customers? Although you’d like your bar to be full and bustling every night, slow nights are bound to happen sometimes. However, you don’t have to accept them! Read through these 13 reasons why your bar might have …

The Dos and Don'ts of the Salad Bar

However, not all salads are created equal. Follow a registered dietitian's tips to enjoy all of the benefits without the bloat.

Here's to your new bar

Up until about 2010, my home bar was a bottle of Bushmills Irish Whiskey and a rotating cast of bottom shelf rum, tequila and bourbon — whatever people had left

18 Stylish and Functional Bar Stools for Kitchen Islands

These bar stools for kitchen islands will instantly upgrade your space.

10 Links To Distract You From Studying For the Bar Exam