Dusek's Board & Beer

Michelin starred Dusek’s Board & Beer celebrates the enduring link between beer, food and hospitality. This neighborhood restaurant continues the tradition of pairing great food with beer: The brine of fresh-shucked shellfish meeting the toast of a Dry Stout, the salted smoke of cured meat balanced by the fruit esthers of a Belgian Dubbel, the complex spice of Vietnamese clay pot fish quenched...

Tete Charcuterie is "first-rate" and offers the "kind of rustic meats you might find in tiny European butcher shops," but with a fine-dining "level of refinement and balance." Michael Nagrant digs the pate en croute, a "holy trio" of foie gras, Duroc heritage breed pork and rich duck balanced by fruity mission figs and a touch of vinegar, but finds the $29 price a bit steep.

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Pilsen's restored Thalia Hall lays claim to this upmarket specialty and organic grocer with a farm-to-cart mentality – produce, meats, cheeses, eggs and condiments are sourced from urban and local farmers. Vegan and gluten-free snacks add to the mix, along with fair-trade coffee and chocolate, amid the offbeat, laid-back space featuring local art and a juice bar with light food. P.S. Seasonal...

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Re-opened in 2013, Dusek's is a perfect place to spend those lazy weekend evenings. Located in University Village, this little pub serves some really good lagers and ales along with scrumptious bites. With a cool and casual ambiance, Dusek's seems like a great option to unwind after work or with a bunch of friends. Apart from the long list of alcohol, this pub also serves some delicious food...