You’re in the grocery store and at the end of your shopping list, and find yourself wandering down the wine aisle. You need a nice bottle for tonight — maybe to bring to a friend’s house, or to share for a romantic evening — but you’re bored of the same old bottles and you want […]
You’re in the grocery store and at the end of your shopping list, and find yourself wandering down the wine aisle. You need a nice bottle for tonight — maybe to bring to a friend’s house, or to share for a romantic evening — but you’re bored of the same old bottles and you want […]
In the wake of the devastating fires that struck Northern California’s wine country last year, the region was quick to remind potential tourists that one of the best ways they could help was to continue to support California wineries and winemakers by buying California wines and continuing to bring in tourism dollars. This holiday season, […]
In the wake of the devastating fires that struck Northern California’s wine country last year, the region was quick to remind potential tourists that one of the best ways they could help was to continue to support California wineries and winemakers by buying California wines and continuing to bring in tourism dollars. This holiday season, […]
The North Shore Wine & Spirits Event, held Nov. 10-11, 2018, supporting Holiday Heroes, offers a unique holiday experience to taste wines and spirits from around the globe at Art Center Highland Park (1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park). After finding the perfect wines and spirits, you will be able to purchase bottles and cases to […]
As culinary tourism becomes ever more popular, foodies are traveling far and wide searching for exotic ingredients and dining at bucket-list restaurants. Food festivals have become the new music festival, from Chicago Gourmet to the Mango & Food Festival on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis. Here, an in-depth look at Nevis’ unique food fest […]
From outdoor concerts and dance festivals to ’80s parties, glow-in-the-dark fun runs, and “Star Wars” symphonies, July is packed with options for long summer days. Now through July 22: “School of Rock” This musical journey of an unemployed musician turned substitute teacher at a prestigious school is a charming and funny story of innovation, creativity, […]
From outdoor concerts and dance festivals to ’80s parties, glow-in-the-dark fun runs, and “Star Wars” symphonies, July is packed with options for long summer days. Now through July 22: “School of Rock” This musical journey of an unemployed musician turned substitute teacher at a prestigious school is a charming and funny story of innovation, creativity, […]
Of the things that make you think summer, is there anything better than a beautiful rosé wine? This year, the canned wine trend can be seen everywhere from festivals to picnics, with rosé wines at the forefront. Canned wines are practically packaged — they’re smaller, won’t break like glass bottles, don’t require a bottle opener, […]
Attending your first wine auction can be intimidating business, even for serious wine connoisseurs. Here’s our step-by-step guide to being a smart and serious bidder, all in the name of charity. Do Your Research For many wine auctions, descriptions of lots are available online several weeks prior to the sale, giving you ample time to […]
