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Happy Mother’s Day

By | May 12, 2013 | BLOG, vodka | No comments
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We do not get a lot of Mother’s Day libation submissions… none actually. Most people stick to the usual suspects e.g. Mimosas, Wine Spritzers, Bloody Marys … the stuff you would see served at brunch funny how we only brunch during special occasions.

Our friends at Premier Innovations Group, the masterminds behinds Clique Vodka (it’s more of a lifestyle movement than a beverage but that’s for another time) sent us several Mothers Day cocktail recipes, created by their Director of Mixology, Tara Shinn. (Tara is one of the top mixologists in Pittsburgh) One of our favs is the En-lighten-Mint.

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Owen & Engine: BYOFantasy

By | May 12, 2013 | Chicago | No comments
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A nice-looking woman sits opposite a nice-looking man at a table along the wall. She refills her teacup from a small pot every few minutes, never letting it get close to empty. She’s hardly looking when she does it. She’s an Earl Grey enthusiast, a Darjeeling dynamo. She gently clinks the china down on the saucer and leans forward like she’s got a secret to tell.

“I never drink tea.” Read more…

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Straight A’s for Ada Street

By | May 8, 2013 | Chicago | Comments Off
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There’s tucked away, and then there’s out of the way. Ada Street just might be the latter, but once you taste the food from Chef Zoe Schor, you’ll forget all about the inconvenience. Read more…

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Oh, What a Nightwood

By | April 11, 2013 | Chicago, Destinations | Comments Off
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If there’s any restaurant worth the trek to Chicago’s out-of-the-way artist’s corridor, Pilsen, it’s Nightwood – the progressive American eatery headed by Jason Vincent, who just won Best Chef by Food and Wine Magazine. Read more…

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The Original Jesse James American Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey

By | April 8, 2013 | bourbon, The Top Shelf | Comments Off
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Jesse James, legendary outlaw, legendary bourbon. Read more…

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Sound the Sirens: La Sirena Clandestina is a Hit

By | April 8, 2013 | Chicago, Destinations | Comments Off
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La Sirena Clandestina has been on every foodie’s must-go list since opening its doors in the fall of 2012 – and for good reason. It has scooped up all sorts of accolades from otherwise-stodgy food critics and quickly became the dark horse of the Fulton Market. In sum, it’s South America meets the city of Chicago, 40 seats at a time. What’s not to love? Read more…

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Whistler

By | April 4, 2013 | Chicago, Destinations | Comments Off
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I sat and I sipped and I took it all in, at once enraptured and puzzled by the experience of the Whistler Read more…

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State of the Union

By | March 30, 2013 | Destinations | Comments Off
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Spicing up the River North dining scene is unique Japanese culinary spot, Union. A colorful multi-level interior, a fun urban vibe, and a killer after-work food and drink special all indicate that Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is making filling up on rolls and cocktails the new it-thing to do in the city. Read more…

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True Irish Toastings

By | March 16, 2013 | Events | Comments Off
St. Patricks Day

Be the luck of the Irish for one day of the year, even if you are not even slightly Irish. When celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, do it with Irish eyes smiling and toasting with some of Ireland’s best beers. Do not be fooled. There are pseudo-Irish beers that claim to be from the country. Contrary to belief, dropping green food coloring into a pitcher of Bud Light does not make it an Irish beer either. Ireland is known for heavy stouts and lighter ales. To enjoy your St. Patty’s to the fullest; make sure you know your Irish Beer 101.

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4th Annual Manhattan Cocktail Classic

By | March 14, 2013 | Events | Comments Off
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The Biggest Cocktail Party on the East Coast kicks off May 17- 21 2013 and you can be a part of it.  Tickets go on sale TODAY (March 15th at noon eastern) available at the MCC website: HERE

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