"Chicagoans know how to make the best out of a bad situation - like how the Great Chicago Fire inadvertently led to the creation of our public library system, or the way we take the leftover parts of a pig and make hot dogs. Ludlow Liquors in Avondale is the same way. It has one of our favorite patios in the city, but it’s still a great spot for day drinking even when there are six inches of snow outside. The inside is dark, a little divey, and has strong enough pours to help us not care that we haven’t been able to feel our toes all day." - josh barnett, adrian kane