All Things Hospitality

The Bottleneck blog educates and entertains with posts on craft beer, cooking techniques, trends in the hospitality industry, company culture and restaurant management.

The DOs and DON’Ts of Craft Beer

Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Wine, Industry Advice

DOs and DON’Ts of Craft Beer – Tips for enjoying your beer. Beer tasting tips. How to sample craft beers. Taste tips for beer.

5 Things to Eat and Drink in August

Bottleneck, Food, Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Wine

Your guide on things to eat and drink in August: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, craft beer and more.

Facts About Beer: 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Beer

Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Wine

Looking to brush up on your beer knowledge? Our 10 Facts About Beer will help you excel at beer trivia or shine among your fellow beer lovers!

How We Hosted a ‘Backyard BBQ’ on a Patio in Downtown Chicago

Food, Events, Bottleneck

We wanted to recreate a classic summertime backyard BBQ with friends in an outdoor space, plenty of food on the grill, and craft brews, from a patio in downtown Chicago, Howells & Hood’s East Patio.

Why Wine on Tap?

Bottleneck, Industry Advice, Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Wine

Wine on tap is still relatively new in the restaurant industry. We share some of the benefits of wine on tap, and how it can be fresher, greener, and more cost effective for everyone involved.

5 Things to Eat and Drink in July

Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Wine, Bottleneck, Food

Your guide on things to eat and drink in July across Chicago: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, craft beer and more.

Beer and Food Pairing Chart

Industry Advice, Food, Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Wine

Looking for beer pairing tips? Check out this helpful beer and food pairing chart as a visual guide to help you pair any food a with a great craft beer.

Bahl Hornin’ with Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Events, Bottleneck, Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Wine

Last night, Howells & Hood hosted an open house event to welcome Anderson Valley Brewing Company to Chicago Craft Beer Week. Some fun facts that we learned:

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Beer 101: The Bottleneck Guide to Beer

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