Bars & Clubs - Oct. 18, 2008
Why craft beer has real meal appeal among diners
Traditionally, wine has been the ultimate culinary complement. For decades, sommeliers have built entire careers out of explaining why red wine goes with red meat and so forth, but lately, the dining industry has seen significant shift from tradition. the last few years have watched beer -- specifically micro beer -- give wine a run for its money on the dinner table.
Tags: beer pairing, craft beer, beer dinners, lakefront brewery, la merenda, slow food, buckley's kiskeam inn, brewers association, beer

Dining - Feb. 18, 2008
Buckley's Kiskeam Inn experience a mixed bag
If you visit 801 N. Cass St. in search of an Irish style inn or food, you'll be gently surprised by what you find within the quaint location, which formerly housed Benjamin's, Lakeside Inn and, more recently, Dish Bistro.
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Dining - Jan. 19, 2008
Buckley's wine and beer dinners tempt taste buds
The brothers Buckley embark on a series of wine and beer pairing dinners, monthly events featuring a special multi-course meal specifically designed to complement a selection of wine or beer.
Tags: buckley's kiskeam inn, wine pairing, mike buckley, buckley's, joes sandretti, sliders, unibroue