For German authenticity and warmth, it's tough to beat Resi's. Since 1973, the tavern has been run by owners Herbert and Ingeborg Stober, originally from Karlsruhe, Germany. Old immigrants and young urbanites alike frequent the restaurant-bar for its sausage-heavy menu and its wide selection of mostly imported beer. There are 15 German brews on tap and another 150 foreign beers in the bottle. Weiss beer lovers have a selection of three taps and 30 bottles all their own. In the summer, Resi's has one of the best, and certainly one of the most well-hidden, beer gardens in the city -- two large maple trees tower over a flower box-trimmed patio.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Irving Park, Damen and Lincoln.
Parking:
Free Lot and Street.
Free Lot: Corus Bank parking lot free after 4 p.m.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 80 Irving Park, 11 Lincoln, 50 Damen. Brown Line Train: Irving Park.
