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Chicago's 12 Oldest Bars Have Stories To Tell

Many were speakeasies during Prohibition; a few have been in the same family for generations.

Chicago's 10 Oldest Restaurants Thrive By Staying (Mostly) The Same

Simple food, decent prices and stellar neon signs — that's what these eateries seem to have in common.

Sheriff Seizes Property from Green Door Tavern -- Even the Cheese Curds

The River North bar bills itself as "Chicago's oldest tavern."

The Drifter, a New River North Bar, Has Old Speakeasy Roots

The saloon beneath Green Door Tavern will offer Tarot card-themed cocktails and sideshow acts.

Bartender Named Chicago's 'Most Imaginative' Competes for Global Title

River North bartender Liz Pearce of The Drifter won regional honors with her spicy banana drink.

Chicago Poutine Fest: Restaurants to Vie for 'King of Poutine' Title

The second city festival celebrating the popular Canadian dish is Feb. 23 at Haymarket Pub & Brewery.

Green Door Tavern Gets New Menu After Years of Same Old Bar Food

Chef Dirk Flanigan created hearty, sophisticated dishes for the 92-year-old River North tavern.

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