Right on the border of Ukrainian Village, West Town, and East Village, we find today's featured brewery >>> Forbidden Root!

All about the roots and the herbs and the spices, they are Chicago's first botanic brewery and the pairings of flavors between food & beer are spectacularly delicious. My favorite? A tart golden ale with raspberry and lemon! Take a listen >>>

Remember our friends at Skeleton Key in Woodridge with their Spare Keys incubator program, teaching you how to open & run your own brewery?

One of their first graduates opened in late 2021 and they're already killing it ... today we're talking about Bubblehouse Brewing in Lisle! 12 beers on tap, a Noir Wall collab with SK, The 10 Second Hug (my favorite beer name of the year), why Evan behind the bar made my entire weekend & much more >>> 

Celebrating Black History Month, today we featured one of the coolest coffeehouses we have ever visited ~ Afro Joe's on the south side, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood!

Kendall & Aisha opened their dream spot in the middle of the pandemic (!), but the community quickly responded and it's become a go-to destination for artists, musicians, fans of literature, people who love the arts, and *everyone* who loves a great cup of brewed coffee!

Take a listen >>>

I love a great Friday morning surprise phone call, and that's exactly what happened today ... HELLO LEE BRICE!

We chatted about his first irresponsible purchase way back when he got his first "real money" paycheck, what's the ONLY app that he has on his phone (!) plus his stories-behind-the-songs TV series that debuts on Monday night >>>

February is Black History Month, and today's featured Black-owned brewer does it with a twist ... they brew coffee!

We’re talking about Drip & Culture in Waukegan, the absolute coolest hidden gem Jill & I have ever encountered. Anywhere.

Rich in history within North Chicago and Waukegan, rich in culture from Mississippi and beyond, the flavors and the vibes and the community are simply incredible >>>