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Craft Cocktails Now Open American Burgers Evanston

New to Evanston is the latest concept from the team behind Pearl Tavern, Bar 63, and Bar Marta. Whiskey Thief Tavern offers a wide-ranging menu from chicken wings and burgers to broiled salmon and ribeye. Included is a collection of over 70 whiskies, beer flights and 24 wines by the glass. Follow along as we explore some of the best the Whiskey Thief menu has to offer!

'The Thief' is a twist on the venerable Manhattan. A hint of Sherry and Earl Gray Tea round out this cocktail.
'The Thief' is a twist on the venerable Manhattan. A hint of Sherry and Earl Gray Tea round out this cocktail.

We started with a few highly recommended appetizers. The Sesame Ginger chicken wings served with buttermilk ranch and the Roasted Broccoli made with a Rye Whiskey glaze!

Sesame Ginger Chicken Wings with Buttermilk Ranch.
Sesame Ginger Chicken Wings with Buttermilk Ranch.
Roasted Broccoli made with Almond Picada & Rye Whiskey!
Roasted Broccoli made with Almond Picada & Rye Whiskey!

Next up a cocktail named 'Tales and Spirits' before moving on to the main course. Made with Bulleit Bourbon, smoked syrup, fresh lemon, mango liquor, and blackberries.

'Tales and Spirits' is a refreshing bourbon based fruit forward cocktail.
'Tales and Spirits' is a refreshing bourbon based fruit forward cocktail.

When it came to entrees we couldn't pass up the 'Thief Burger'. Topped with bacon, cheddar curds, and a fried egg. Whiskey Thief's chef is none other than Austin Baker, creator of the infamous Au Cheval burger.

A generous heap of bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a fried egg adorn the 'Thief Burger'.
A generous heap of bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a fried egg adorn the 'Thief Burger'.

Wrapping up the evening: Broiled Salmon with Bulgur Wheat & Tarragon Aioli.

Broiled Salmon
Broiled Salmon
Entrance to the Whiskey Thief Tavern
Entrance to the Whiskey Thief Tavern
The cozy library perfect for sipping whiskey in front of the faux fire and very real large screen TV.
The cozy library perfect for sipping whiskey in front of the faux fire and very real large screen TV.
A cool painting to check out on the back wall.
A cool painting to check out on the back wall.
Our final treat of the evening. A pour of Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky.
Our final treat of the evening. A pour of Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky.

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