DOING HISTORY: A People’s Salon

Haymarket House, a community space in the heart of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood and home to Haymarket Books, hosts political, cultural, literary, and community events. They are committed to uplifting the work of writers, artists, thinkers, activists, and educators who are committed to all struggles for a better world.

TXA TXA Club is a creative culinary studio based in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Their team of artists, chefs, writers, stylists, and food activists is dedicated to making and sharing food through their catering program and monthly supper club that redefines hospitality and the dining scene through community and artistic collaborations.

The change in the U.S. beer scene has undoubtedly been revolutionary. Revolution Brewing has become a leader and innovator in the industry. The evolving tastes of beer drinkers have demanded bigger flavors, more variety, and better beer. That’s exactly what you get at Revolution Brewing. Between its brewery and brewpub, Revolution Brewing produces dozens of different beer styles every year. IPAs, porters, pilsners, Belgian-style ales, pale ales, barrel-aged beers—the list goes on.

Revolution's brewery has been a labor of love. You can see it in everything they do, from the beautiful details of our mahogany bar at the brewpub, to the massive beauty of our eight 800-barrel fermenters at the brewery, to the commitment to quality in each beer that's put in a can or a keg. 

middle brow makes their own beer, wine, pizza dough, and bread entirely from sources in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. 

Given that their beverage program is over 95% made from produce and other earth'm within 150 miles of home, their menu is likely more "local" than any other restaurant in the country.

Learn more at middlebrowbeer.com.

Rewind to 2007: Brenton Engel is cooking moonshine in his basement. Two years later, his bootlegged “Illinois Joy” would create a cult following outside neighborhood bars and with restaurant cooks across the city. Brenton soon starts bartending (shout out to Lula Cafe) and working heavily with herbs and spices. Incorporating these botanicals into the home operation unlocked ideas for all-natural botanical spirits made in a new way, from a new perspective - free from corporate compromises.

With absolutely zero influence from outside investors or marketers, Letherbee's level of authenticity is second to none. Now distributing across the US, a little in Europe, and a little in Canada, the product family consists of the Original Label Gin, Barrel-Aged Absinthe, Autumnal & Vernal Gins, Bësk, and Fernet.

 A People’s Salon is a series of four energizing evenings of chef-driven meals, creative performances, and lively discussions about the big ideas and cultural movements of our moment. Each salon is curated around important current issues and features artists, thinkers, and organizers who will present original works that spark connections between our lived experiences, expert opinions, and the futures we want to see.

A People's Salon is presented in partnership with Haymarket House and TXA TXA Club.

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