Why it’s this week’s Best Bite: Of all the great things ushered in by this new season, autumnal beers are near the top of the list. And while I’m always excited to try whatever new offerings are on tap at Revolution’s Logan Square brewpub, this year’s Oktoberfest has proven to be one of my all-time favorites. It had lots of caramel and spice notes without being too heavy, and would pair well with pretty much any fall food. I typically skip over cheese plates when reading a menu, but this thoughtful board was a good reminder to stop overlooking them. The three cheese selections on a recent weeknight were each excellent, especially the smoked gorgonzola (I had to restrain myself from devouring all the pieces on the board). The spiced pears, pickled vegetables, and candied peanuts all offered pleasant contrasts without clashing with any of the cheeses. Between that and the other dishes we ordered, Revolution is continuing to prove that it takes its food just as seriously as its beer.
The details: Revolution Brewing, 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.
3 replies on “This week’s Best Bite: artisanal cheese board and Oktoberfest beer, Revolution Brewing”
Hi Hilary, I love your blog. I think we share some of the same Chicago favorites. I’ll check back here regularly for ideas of new places to eat. It was nice meeting you at the SWM Foodiechats event. Can I ask you what theme you use for the blog? It looks great.
Thanks so much! It was great meeting you too, and glad we share similar taste 🙂
I use the Ryu theme: http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/ryu/
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