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Friday, March 16, 2012

Reader’s Choice Winner: Glenview House

The downtown eatery won 67 percent of votes in this week’s reader’s choice contest for best spot to celebrate St. Patty’s

There are plenty of Glenview spots to partake in St. Patrick’s Day fun, complete with green beer, great food and spirited festivities. This week, Glenview Patch readers weighed in on the best place to cut loose on St. Patty’s as part of our most recent Reader’s Choice poll. Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Rd., won the top spot, nabbing 67 percent of reader votes. In the second spot, Grandpa’s Place, 1868 Prairie St., earned 24 percent. The renovated, historic bar opened last April and this weekend, co-owners Steve Podjasek and Mike Canning will feature Irish food and $3 drink specials available Saturday. We'll be running reader's choice polls every Monday through Friday so that you can help advise your neighbors on the best places to check …

In this Article:

Glenview House, Grandpa's Place, and Glenview House: An Old Pub Favorite Returns, Features Farm to Plate Charm

Monday, March 12, 2012

Reader’s Choice: Best Spot to Celebrate St. Patty’s

Where’s your top pick for green beer and great food?

Whether you’re Irish or just look really good in green, everyone loves a good St. Patrick’s Day celebration. From bottomless beer to delicious food and spirited festivities, St. Patty’s is a time for fun and letting loose. In Glenview, we’re lucky to have more than a few great spots to kick back and let the green beer flow. Last week Glenview Patch readers shared their favorite bookstore. For this week’s installment, we’re asking you to weigh in on the best place for St. Patrick’s Day fun. Maybe you’re loyal to old favorites like Grandpa’s Place or gravitate toward newer picks like Yard House—either way, we want to hear from you! Here are some of our favorite spots, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the …

In this Article:

Glenview House, Grandpa's Place, Hackney's On Harms, and 3 more ›

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Tell Us! Reactions to LeBron James' Big Plays in Game 2

After clawing to a 73-73 tie, the Bulls had no answer for the hot hand of Miami's big-play forward. Will the Bulls rebound in Game 3 to take back the series lead?

Early in the season a lot was made of the Miami Heat's inability to finish games. But in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron James put some of that criticism to rest on Wednesday. Scattered at restaurants and bars from Yard House and Merier's Tavern to and Hackney's and Pinstripes, local Bulls fans were a-plenty around town. After the Bulls tied the game at 73-73 midway through the fourth quarter, the Heat closed with a 12-2 run to win 85-75. The victory evened the series at one game each, as Chicago heads to Miami for Game 3 on Sunday. When the Heat needed buckets down the stretch, LeBron was the go-to guy. He scored 9 of the Heat’s last 12 points, including a big 3-pointer with the shot clock running down. The Bulls had no …

In this Article:

Bull vs Heat: Analysis of NBA Conference Title Game (in Skokie Patch), Good Food, Great Beer, Classic Rock Are Name of the Game at Yard House, Meier's Tavern, and 1 more ›

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Patch Picks: Top Places to Watch Super Bowl XLV

Patch pulls together some top spots to watch the Steelers take on the Packers this weekend. And the food options aren't bad either!

1. Yard House Restaurant  1880 Tower Drive 847-729-9273 Hours: Sunday 11 a.m. – Last Call at 11:45 p.m. Looking for a party?  Look no further.  This large restaurant and bar is likely to be packed with hungry fans throughout the game. The Yard House's huge menu includes dishes like the Lobster, Crab & Artichoke Dip and delicious Firecracker Wings. Combine an overwhelming large food selection with a seemingly never-ending beer list and you have a kitchen and bar that will satisfy any taste. 2. Potato Creek Johnny's 1850 Waukegan Road Phone: 847-486-1007 Hours: Till the game ends! For a lively but cozy game-watching experience, head over to Potato Creek Johnny’s Super Bowl party.  They will be kicking it off between 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. and …

In this Article:

Good Food, Great Beer, Classic Rock Are Name of the Game at Yard House, Birthplace of a Legendary Burger: Hackney's on Harms, Ted's Montana Grill, and 4 more ›

Mary Pomerantz

2:01 pm on Saturday, February 5, 2011

Bat 17 in Evanston !! 5 flatscreens, $3.50 Bloody Mary Bar, $15.00 Blue Moon Beer Towers and awesome sandwiches !! 1709 Benson Evanston. 847-733-7117   more ›

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