There is a certain shift happening right now—a push for us weary consumers to step away from the relentless hype and reconnect with something authentic. You know the feeling: that local beer with mates, a Sunday night burger while the match is on, or simply grabbing an aperitif in your tracksuit without any fuss. We’re on the hunt for those spots that still feel like family—or better yet, genuine. It’s about the craft of doing things well without the need to shout about it.
Sometimes, you don’t need to shout
We’ve found ourselves in a place—LA BIRRERIA—that doesn’t thrive on overblown social media expectations. (Let’s be clear: we’re not killing that world, we’re just putting it into context; wouldn't want anyone taking it too personally). Instead, it lives for the people who choose to pull up a chair at a wooden table and enjoy an evening with the same level of care you’d expect in the big city.
American BBQ
In this little corner of Trezzo, you’ll find American BBQ. And honestly, it’s bloody well worth a try. For a moment, you forget you’re in a Lombard pub and feel whisked away to Austin, Texas. You’re savouring something with a soul of its own—something that delivers genuine pleasure and lets you leave life’s baggage at the door. It’s the kind of place where the kitchen stays open late, where you can finally shed the "busy professional" persona and actually feel alive again.
Pull up a pew at the bar
Despite a name rooted in tradition, the place certainly knows its way around a mixing glass. The cocktail list speaks for itself with a lively energy, avoiding the need for theatrics. Perhaps in certain places, the urge to "wow" is replaced by a desire to be real. If you sit at the bar (and we strongly suggest you do), you can get swept up in the passion of someone who has plenty to tell you without boring you to tears with pretentious nonsense.
Switching off
In an era where we all just want to switch off our brains, turn off our phones, and soak up the moment, this pub encapsulates it all. No one is chasing you out, no one is forcing you to talk, and no one minds if you want to bend the bartender's ear with a few questions.
We at Spaghetty took a seat, let ourselves get a bit lost in that world, and between one chip and the next, we looked around. We saw people actually laughing—and frankly, it’s been a while since we’ve seen that.
