Replay Andersonville to temporarily close due to Illinois pandemic restrictions Wed. December 23, 2020 10:48 AM by Ross Forman 2020 has been ‘the most challenging year of my professional life,’ said Mark Liberson Chicago, IL - The ongoing pandemic has delivered yet another blow right in the heart of Andersonville and the soul of the LGBTQ community.
Replay Andersonville announced today that is temporarily closing on Jan. 4 – “until something changes in the state s rules governing restaurants (and) we are able to get support from the new federal program being rolled out, or when the weather warms up,” said Replay owner Mark Liberson.
“It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep our guests comfortable given the current restrictions on restaurant dining and temperatures falling into the 30s and below. While (so many) people have been supportive and we have been able to keep people happy so f
Iron Furnace recognized by USA Today
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December 12, 2020FRANCONIA Every year, USA Today announces the top ten best aprés-ski bars in the country, a list typically dominated by Rocky Mountain venues. However, Iron Furnace Brewery in Franconia, broke through the ranks this year to take the number two slot for 2020, marking it the best in the East.
Founded by four Lisbon natives, the one-barrel brewery first opened its doors to the public in 2018. Co-owners Tim Clough, Jason and Jeremy Livingston and Josh Superchi were childhood best friends who eventually returned home with a dream.
Superchi s older brother Greg, a high school math teacher at Lisbon Regional School, also serves as Iron Furnace s head brewer.