When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day dining and drinking, it’s typically all about corned beef and whiskey. That’s all well and good, but Chicago restaurants and bars are going the extra mile with numerous offbeat St. Pat’s specials this year, from corned beef tacos to Lucky Charms milkshakes.
 

Like starlets in Hollywood, restaurants love to reinvent themselves with a little nip and tuck now and again. From polished decor to updated menus, new names, and new concepts entirely, Chicago restaurants are all about the reinvention. The latest crop of restaurant remodels include Paris Club 2.0, a new era for BOKA, and a feverishly anticipated riverside spot from Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia.
 

Moody Tongue Brewing Company is one of the most eagerly awaited breweries in Chicago, from a beer maestro with a distinct knack for brewing from a chef's perspective. Jared Rouben previously brewed envelope-pushing beers at Goose Island, crafting unique, ingredient-driven creations indicative of the seasons and composed with the same sentiments of a refined dish.