Chicago’s most popular hangout, PB&J: Pizza, Beer & Jukebox
located in the heart of West Loop, offers the best Neapolitan pizza and draft beer in town, as well as sweet-sounding tunes from a top-of-the-line jukebox.
The joint opened its doors in the midst of the pandemic, so there was a great deal of adversity for the owners to face. But the McCahill brothers devised a solid plan for their establishment to flourish despite the challenging times. They knew it was time to get innovative and bring their customers a way to enjoy and embrace the cold weather while indoor dining was shut down.
Co-owner Matthew McCahill built ice bars for the rooftop of his former place of employment, The Dana Hotel. The concept’s success at The Dana back in 2009 inspired Matthew to revitalize it as PB&J’s counter to Covid-19.
He and his brother Josh decided to turn the West Loop into an icy paradise called “PB&J Frozen.” It was complete with a life-size igloo, and an ice bar created from over 30,000 lbs. of fresh ice.
After huge success in 2021, the team only wanted to go bigger this year with more ice and more sculptures. Their revamped 2022 experience, PB&J On Ice, utilizes over 40,000 pounds of ice to form two ice thrones—one for adults and one for children, a polar bear, an ice luge, and a giant PB&J logo behind the bar.
PB&J prides itself on having fun and sassy cocktails that match the scene’s lively and energetic atmosphere. The cocktail menu is filled with unique flavor offerings, making it the perfect hangout spot to give something new a try.
When creating the cocktail menu for the Ice Bar, the team wanted to display their winter favorites that can warm you up on a cold Chicago night. So, if you’re ever succumbing to the chill of Windy City, head to the winter wonderland in West Loop, where you can imbibe on specialty cocktails like the Templeton Hot Toddy or Skrewball Hot Cocoa!
“Also, a few important trends are zero-proof cocktails that PB&J is proud to offer,” says co-owner McCahill. “Additionally, wholesome pairings and a revival of 90’s cocktails can be found. PB&J On Ice is the perfect winter activity for those looking to spend quality time with friends, while enjoying something different and interesting with great photo opportunities during the long Chicago winters.”
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Source: Mixology News
