Interview: David Halpern, Managing Partner Behind Easy Bar and More, on Creating the Neighborhood Ge
3CR-third coast review / by Caroline Huftalen / September 18, 2025 You have definitely been to one of 4 Entertainment Groups (4EG) bars, probably more than once since they thrive on making a space that feels lived in, welcoming, and a true part of the neighborhood. They are responsible for places like The Getaway in Lincoln Square, Easy Bar and Remedy in Wicker Park and The Owl in Logan Square. Each space has its own personality, but there is a clear recipe for stick-around success with each place. A
The Best Bars In Chicago To Experience An Unforgettable Mr Black Espresso Martini Festival
Secret Chicago / by Ruby Harris / September 15, 2025 We consider the espresso martini to be an exceptional cocktail – so it’s no surprise that we can’t wait to spend a whole week celebrating one of our favorite drinks. From September 29 to October 5, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is bringing Espresso Martini Fest back to Chicago. Consider this your official invitation to a week of ritual meeting revelry for everyone’s favorite coffee-inspired cocktail. Keep reading for the full list of participating
Memorial Day weekend in Chicago: Parades, parties, and patio vibes to kick off summer
Chicago Star / by Amina Sergazina / May 12, 2025 Chicago doesn’t tiptoe into summer, it cannonballs in. Memorial Day weekend is when the city shakes off its jacket, cranks up the music, and turns every block into a reason to celebrate. From lakefront cocktails to late-night dance floors and neighborhood fests bursting with energy, the long weekend is your official permission slip to have fun. Read More Here.
‘Welcome to the Show’ wants to feel like hanging out with friends in their Lincoln Square basement
The Chicago Tribune / by Ryan P. C. Trimble / April 18, 2025 Derek Bish is hard to miss. Tall and jovial (he gave his height as “a trim 6-foot-8,” and that’s not far from the truth), his affable smile and good-natured laugh make him easy to spot in any room. The simplest way to find him, however, is to head over to The Getaway in Lincoln Square. Read More Here.
Local Bars Unite For Fundraiser Benefiting Chicago Foundation for Women
WGN News 9 / by Amy Rutledge and Tonya Francisco / February 27, 2025 Ahead of International Women’s Day, Four Entertainment Group’s seven bars across Chicago are uniting for a fundraiser benefitting Chicago Foundation for Women. Bartender, Sarah Crossley joined us to share the details and make us a few of the featured cocktails. aliveOne: 2683 N. Halsted St Remedy: 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave The Getaway: 4530 N. Lincoln Ave Central Park Bar: 2924 N. Central Park Ave Easy Bar: 1944 W. Division StView More
