"Alulu in Pilsen sticks out on this list because it’s the only brewery. And while you can definitely get some great local drafts and classic American bar snacks, there are some great Filipino-influenced dishes on the menu. Their rice plates are huge and come with sweet and savory BBQ ribs or fall-off-the-bone chicken tinola with a light, gingery broth. Handhelds, like the longanisa burger, crispy lumpia, or wings made with the chef’s grandma’s marinade, are also fantastic. And whether you’re dining solo at the bar or are with friends giving a Shark Tank-esque pitch about why you deserve the last lumpia, it’s always fun hanging out in their busy space while Biggie and Tribe blast through the speakers." - john ringor