Chicago Rum Festival. It’s a festival of rum. Ready? Drink. I’ve been to a stupid amount of fests, from standard events like street fests, music fests, and beer fests (not the movie version) to rarities […]
Bud Light has taken their marketing off TV and into the streets before, but this might be the best capitalization on branding they’ve done yet. As you read this, the “King” from the Dilly Dilly […]
Unlike Chicago drying the river green every year for St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Coffee is a tradition that really exists on The Emerald Isle. Of course in Ireland it’s an after dinner drink, not a […]
Limited release bottles are nothing new to the whisky world, nor are single barrel offerings. What is unique though is releasing just one single barrel for an entire country. That’s exactly what Aberlour has done […]
You can’t throw a t-bone without hitting a steakhouse in Chicago, but some will always stand out in the crowd. I don’t care about dinosaur sized cuts or the name of the cow they killed […]
Goose Island Black Friday is the best excuse in the world to get away from your family the morning after Thanksgiving. There’s fresh air, no bickering, and you walk away with arms full of amazing […]
It’s just four days away from my first anniversary, so there’s clearly pressure to come up with amazing things to do to justify my wife’s continued affection for me. Baptiste and Bottle, the beautiful bourbon-centric […]
Ainbnb is front of mind for most people when they want to borrow someone’s house, but what about borrowing someone’s knowledge? That’s where Airbnb Experiences come into play. Who better to guide you through the […]
There’s no better way to experience whisky and wine than in rapid succession. It can be difficult to compare when you go a week, or even a few days, between glasses, especially when you enjoyed […]
While digging through some old cocktail books to find a recipe fit to represent Chicago, I came across one that was a no-brainer. It was right there in the c-section. The Chicago Cocktail. I’m far […]
Why eat or drink one meal when you can have dozens in a single afternoon? That’s what these amazing fall fest options bring to the table. There’s something for everyone… or at least everyone worth […]
The Shore Club, situated along Chicago’s famed North Avenue Beach, opened to great fanfare earlier this summer. With the weather hitting the 80s yet again, it’s time for one last hurrah by the lake. And […]
The First Lady and I recently launched into a Bond marathon, so I’ve got martinis on the brain. There’s nothing all that exciting about a basic pour though no matter how hard you shake it. […]
Diddy might have thrown the most outrageous White Parties (he brought an original copy of the Declaration of Independence one year), but Dîner en Blanc started the trend of classy white-clad affairs a decade earlier. […]
A nice dinner typically involves a glass of wine upon arrival and one with the entree. That’s fair and reasonable, but it’s not nearly as fun as a different glass of wine with every course. […]
Summer and hot dogs go together like lamb and tuna fish… and 18-year-old references. This year Jim Beam is getting in on the classic combo with a hot dog infused whiskey cocktail. No need to […]
Pepsi is getting into the booze game with more than just whiskey & cola. They’ve been recruiting bartenders to use the 1893 line of fancy colas to create Pepsi cocktails. And you know what? It […]
A few weeks ago I attended seven events in four nights. It was an aggressive binge, but they were all worthy endeavors, and I rarely turn down an evening affair. One of the standouts was […]
Who’s up for playing some bar games? No, not darts, pool, or crownhole. I’m talking putt putt…
Goose Island has made a monumental effort to remain a Chicago beer since it began brewing most of its flagships elsewhere, and it doesn’t get any more “Chicago” than a Wrigley Field beer.
The guys over at ABV Chicago have hit the three year mark of their beer-fueled podcast, and they’re celebrating the only way anyone knows how… by drinking. Even better, they’re raffling off a fridgeful of […]
The Bloody Mary comes in all shapes and sizes. Some people use mix while others build from scratch. You can swap out the vodka and make it a Snapper (gin), Maria (tequila), Caesar (clam), Pirate […]
Miller High Life has long been the champagne of beers due to it’s classy look and slight over-carbonation. Now they’re locking in the legacy with 750ml Miller High Life champagne bottles. It’s the same High […]
Duke Cannon was already my go-to for soap because a single brick lasts months, but now they’ve locked me in for life with their new Old Milwaukee beer soap. It doesn’t smell like beer, but […]
The Jack Daniels General Store isn’t your average Michigan Avenue shop. They don’t have fancy dresses, $250 button-up shirts, or champagne wedding registry events. What they do have is unique experiences, special guests, and exclusive […]
Mash Bash Chicago might be the perfect Friday night You’ve undoubtedly seen spirits ratings in ads before. Someone’s always bragging about their new 94-point whiskey. Well, the people that put the best of those ratings […]
Bacon and beer go together like… well, beer and bacon. There really isn’t a combination that’s even close as good as the Bacon and Beer Classic, and I’m told my “lamb and tuna fish” reference […]
The United States likely wouldn’t exist without France, and how did we repay them? By taking the thing they held most dear – wine. Yes, The Judgment of Paris proved that California wine is better […]
You’ve heard of Negroni Week, but now it’s cognac’s turn. We’re in the middle of Cognac Classic Week (it runs until July 21st), and it’s everything your palate has been dreaming of. Hennessy and Liquor.com […]
Irish Whiskey Fest is the real lucky charm Did you know Irish whiskey exists for more than one day per year? If not, check out the Irish Whiskey Fest in Chicago. It’ll definitely open up […]
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