First off, have you been to The Logan Theatre? Independently operated, this cinematic gem opened in 1915. The nostalgic, remodeled Art Deco theme is simply gorgeous. It’s not just an aesthetic; they play new releases as well as classic movies all month. Chef Tyler Florence has the good fortune of a full head of hair…
The Tapestry Collection by Hilton’s latest offering debuted last night with DJs, a ribbon cutting, deconstructed cake stations and more cotton candy than I’ve ever seen at a launch event. Beverage partners include Wild Onion, Penrose, Off Color and Three Floyds. All praises due to Windy City Distribution. The wholesaler with arguably the best collection…
Every child deserves a toy for Christmas. Chicagoland Toys For Tots celebrated the 41st anniversary of their signature even this season, The Worlds Greatest Motorcycle Parade rolls up Western Ave from 83rd Street all the way to Addison. The 50,000 motorcyclists are welcome to join the 20 mile cruise provided they bring at least one…
They serve proper cocktails in this joint. I mean we use fresh lime and organic mix at home but Grand Marnier in the 210 version takes it higher. The Old Fashioned features Evanston’s finest craft distillery, Few Spirits. Chef Peter McCarthy was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America and learned about barbecue…
Chicago is the first city of food and beverage. The role of this org is to keep workforce, food and safety training as well as innovation the focus so that it remains that way. The Innovation Breakfast Series / Bar Fest now has 11 straight sell out events with partner Fifty Gazelles. Tonight’s roundtable is…
The most iconic Chicago department store of them all, Macy’s has a café on the seventh floor, just south of The Walnut Room. Bar Cart Stylings were handled by Chicago Style Influencer Helen Berkun. The Violet Hour mixologist Abe Vucekovich teaches James Beard Award-winning, pre-prohibition style craft cocktails at both Shedd Aquarium and Macys. For…
It looks like downtown Arlington Heights has themselves a proper concert hall. Eric Lindell kicked off the Grand Opening of the Live Music + Local Kitchen venue just a few blocks from Arlington Heights Metra. The New Orleans Rocker made Nonny the 1st of 4 Chicagoland stops on his current tour. This space is quite…
9pm start on Monday and it was a full house at underground hideaway, Three Dots & A Dash. The River North speakeasy tiki bar was stop number 7 on the Monkey Shoulder 2018 Distortion Tour. Can’t tell you that I think of Blended Malted Scotch Whisky when I want those classic tiki vibes. This exotic…
The unassuming corner patio of The Dawson at Grand & Halsted is massive when you peek over it’s wooden fence. On Sundays it becomes Camp Dawson, a playground where gimlets are served in a giant Hendricks Gin thermos. The concept of Chicago’s identity as a city in a garden is best exemplified in a space…
We haven’t been to The Gage since the Cubbies World Series Parade two years ago. Wine retailers, educators and marketers all gathered in the private dining space of this exceptional Michigan Ave restaurant to discuss the wine business. What’s not the love about Italian Sparking Wine? It’s more than just a summertime porch pounder. From…