Pilsen Archives — The Chicago Route

A Trip to The Tonk: More Than Just a Michelada

Posted on May 30, 2026June 23, 2026 by Zeke

You know how we do it when we’re on a mission. We were out hitting spots, checking vibes, and putting in work for ChicagoRoute.com — and stop number four of the day dropped us at Honky Tonk BBQ, a.k.a. “The Tonk,” right in the heart of Pilsen. Right where the action is. They came correct...

Where to Eat Before a White Sox Game

Posted on May 22, 2026September 3, 2026 by Zeke

Rate Field sits at 35th and Shields, right in the heart of Bridgeport — which means you've got two great ways to eat before first pitch. You can post up at a Sox bar you can walk to from the gates, or hop one Red Line stop from Sox-35th down to Chinatown and turn pregame into a full-on feast....

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