Updated June 18:



Smylie Brothers Brewing, which was supposed to open Thursday, has pushed the date back until Tuesday, according to the brewpub's Facebook page.

It posted a message to fans that reads: "Sorry everyone – we have to postpone our opening due to some unforeseen building issues. You'll see us working if you stop by, but we won't be open to the public until next Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00 p.m. #bummer #worththewait"

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Evanston brewpub Smylie Brothers Brewing Company will open for dinner next week.

Smylie Brothers Brewing Company, at 1615 Oak Ave., will serve dinner Tuesday through Sunday starting June 19. Lunch and brunch service will be added later. For those keeping track at home, that means Boltwood's opening Thursday, Homestead Meats & Deli opens June 17 and then Smylie Brothers on the 19th. How many sit-ups must be added to the collective Evanston exercise routine to make up for so much temptation?

Here's how Smylie Brothers describes their brewpub in a press release:

The restaurant brings craft beer, Texas-style barbecue, wood-fired pizza, and Midwestern comfort food to downtown Evanston.

On why he decided to open the brewpub, owner Mike Smylie explains, "I grew up with a large family – there are five Smylie Brothers and over forty cousins on the North Shore – and I have been cooking for as long as I can remember and home brewing since college. My dad is from Texas, and so we grew up on Texas barbecue. Family and friends always asked when we would open a restaurant, and now we can't wait to share our beer and food with Evanston." Evanston's Fourth Ward Alderman, Don Wilson, adds "I have been waiting with great interest since I first heard about the idea and concept. I am excited to see what Smylie Brothers has in store for us!"