{"id":5318,"date":"2023-10-30T16:39:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redmonk.com\/jgovernor\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2023-10-30T16:40:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:40:20","slug":"redmonk-beers-at-kubecon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redmonk.com\/jgovernor\/redmonk-beers-at-kubecon\/","title":{"rendered":"RedMonk beers at Kubecon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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RedMonk beers are going to be a blast at Kubecon this year. We\u2019ve found just the place, which reflects what we\u2019re all about. The venue is called Maria\u2019s Packaged Goods and Community Bar<\/a> – described as a \u201cHybrid liquor store & neighborhood tavern supplying a large rotating menu of rare craft beers.\u201d It has plenty of outdoor space.<\/p>\n

Rare craft beers, community and outdoor seating? Definitely on brand. Definitely our vibe.<\/p>\n

One reason our team was excited when the CNCF announced Kubecon would be in Chicago this year is that Morgan Harris, our account and engagement manager, lives in the city. So it felt like we could mix Cloud Native and Chicago Native. Naturally we asked Morgan to scout a venue for us, and of course she came up trumps.<\/p>\n

The story behind the venue is lovely.<\/p>\n

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Maria is a South Korean, who moved to Chicago after marrying her husband, an American serviceman called James back in the 1970s. Sadly he passed away at a young age. Maria though found her feet in a tough neighborhood and community in Bridgeport, Chicago. Today she is a local icon – and has a beer in her name – The Duchess of Bridgeport – a sour red ale we can\u2019t wait to try. Locals call her \u201cmom\u201d or the Peggy Guggenheim of Bridgeport because of the way she supports local artists. If you\u2019d like to know more about this history of the place<\/a> this is a great article to check out.<\/p>\n

The food is Korean Polish, which sounds amazing (think Polish Sausage, Pierogis and Korean chicken wings), with some nods to Italian. We look forward to hosting our own community in this community institution. Join us at Maria\u2019s Community Bar on Wednesday, November 8th. Don\u2019t forget your ID, because Maria herself may be checking them at the door.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve booked a few tables and look forward to seeing old friends there and meeting some new ones.<\/p>\n

\n Date: November 8<\/p>\n

Time: 7:30-9:30pm CT<\/p>\n

Location: Maria\u2019s Packaged Goods & Community Bar<\/a>; 960 W 31st St
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Bonus post material – be sure to read this great thread about Chicago before you travel.<\/p>\n

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So you're looking to attend #KubeCon<\/a> in Chicago? Welcome! Chicago is an incredible city and I hope you have a blast while here. I've put some thoughts together here for anyone coming to the city for the conference. I've only lived here for just over a year but really like it. 1\/<\/p>\n

— Kai @kaipmdh@hachyderm.io (@KaiPMDH) October 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n