Behind the Line
Topic: Inspirations
Peers
Which restaurant that you've visited lately has the best beer program?
- Celina Tio
- Executive Chef/Owner
- JULIAN
- Kansas City, MO
In Kansas City, I like going to the Riot Room, Foundry and Beer Kitchen because they're close to my hood. I am trying to increase my beer program by doing unique events that have been extremely we...
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- Josh Galliano
- The Libertine
- Clayton, MO
Probably Farmhaus in St. Louis, MO. They are very aware of the nature of selling beers, especially large format beers and making it comfortable for the entire table. The other part that's been ne...
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- Paul Fehribach
- Executive Chef/Owner
- Big Jones
- Chicago, IL
I'm not usually one to drink beer when I'm out to eat, it's much more likely to be wine, but I really like the Publican's beer program. It's very diverse yet thoughtfully curated, rather than this ...
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- Zeeshan Shah
- Chef de Cuisine
- Old Town Social
- Chicago, IL
My go to beer program has been The Hop Leaf for over ten years. It hasn't
always been known for being a restaurant or even having food, but Michael
Roper has some of the craziest beers I have ever ...
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- Hugh Amano
- Chef
- Food on the Dole
- Chicago, Illinois
Though I absolutely love the Hop Leaf, I have to say the Bad Apple has the best beer program hands down. What puts it over the top? It's so much more affordable/approachable than the Hop. Plus, you...
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- Jimmy Bannos
- Owner
- The Purple Pig and Heaven on Seven
- Chicago, IL
The Publican in Chicago had a great beer program.