As the start of August brings on the dog days of Chicago summer, beat the heat the Chicago way. We’ve created an interactive map of the ultimate Chicago Beer Tour, so grab a date or some friends and come thirsty! Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room A post shared by Half Acre Beer Co (@halfacrebeer) on […]
Whenever I visit a new city — especially overseas — I book myself on a food tour. Getting to know a culture through its food is the fastest way to its beating heart. I’m that weird foodie tourist that likes to visit a grocery store wherever I go; not necessarily just to buy comestibles (although […]
On Sunday, July 29, Celebrate Highwood held their 9th annual Bloody Mary Festival at Everts Park in Highwood, Illinois. This year included 19 Bloody Mary entries by mixologists, local restaurants, and even a pie and canning business. The fest was extra special because our very own Susan B. Noyes served as a judge! Susan was joined […]
In the Venn diagram of liquor, all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon is a very particular type of whiskey. The Federal Standards of Identity strictly defines what makes bourbon bourbon. First of all, the grain mash must be at least 51 percent corn; it must be distilled at no more […]
Here’s an insider’s guide to the very best eats in Chicago. (Headed further north? Don’t miss our North Shore Dining Guide.) KEY: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner); Br (Brunch) Andersonville BIG JONES Southern Just off a recent renovation, this is chef Paul Fehribach’s love letter to the American South, inspired by its people and history. The cornbread! The […]
Whether you’re planning a night out for two or an event for hundreds, these local restaurants and caterers will help you make the most of any occasion. Food For Thought For 35 years, Food For Thought’s award-winning catering group has crafted exceptional dining experiences in Chicago’s most renowned venues, from gilded cultural institutions to halls […]
They’re baaack. Big-bowl batches of the good stuff have made a resurgence just in time for the holidays, promising to give your mother’s sherbet fizz a serious run for its money. Sorry, Ma. It’s Entertaining 101: Be ready for the onslaught of guests and good cheer by prepping in advance as much as humanly possible. […]
Bars were once mostly places you’d roll into and order a drink that would usually come from a bottle or a tap. Your drinks would be served by a guy who, though he was personable and willing to wipe off the counter for you, probably didn’t know how to make more than a handful of […]
Envision the ultimate wine vacation and you probably think of Burgundy’s chateaus, Tuscany’s rolling hills, or perhaps Bordeaux’s new La Cité du Vin. Closer to home, there are the big name wineries in Napa and Sonoma along with plenty of smaller boutique favorites to discover. However, great wine is now being produced in so many more […]
Fall is around the corner, which means it’s just about time for a few of our favorite flavors of the year, from apples and squash, to pumpkins and pecan pie. The only thing better than a table full of the aforementioned? One that is decorated with the perfect wine pairings. To help ensure your wine […]
