Beverages

Lazy Dog Restaurants, known for its made-from- scratch food and drink using seasonally inspired ingredients, is leaning into comfort-food season with a new seasonal menu filled with familiar favorites, bold flavors and a few unexpected twists. Beginning October 7, guests can discover a lineup of new dishes, a new handcrafted TV Dinner, three new seasonal cocktails and two new non-alcoholic beverages, including a shareable cocktail for the whole crew to enjoy. “Fall is all abo

The Queens-born restaurant that earned Michelin Guide recommendations for nine consecutive years brings its celebrated soup dumplings and Shanghainese comfort food to Chicago’s River North Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, the Michelin-recommended New York restaurant celebrated for its handcrafted soup dumplings and authentic Shanghainese cuisine, will open its newest location in Chicago this summer at 33 W Ontario St in River North. Founded in Flushing, Queens in 2006, Nan Xiang Xi

Photo by: Marshelle Sanders King Estate Pinor Noir in Glass Some wines make a lasting impression from the very first sip. During a recent visit to Perry's Steakhouse & Grille in Vernon Hills, Illinois, I had the opportunity to experience King Estate Pinot Gris, a beautifully crafted white wine fro

With just 99 days until the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, Buchanan’s Blended Scotch Whisky is celebrating with its First FIFA World Cup 2026 Spirit Collection. Designed in collaboration with Kids of Immigrants, the limited-edition bottles honor the passion, rhythm, and community of fútbol fans. The celebration also features Latin music star Rauw Alejandro and the signature Buchanita cocktail, made with Buchanan’s 12-Year-Old DeLuxe Whisky and fresh pineapple juice.

Photo: Wix Media Photo: Wix Media When the days grow shorter, the air turns crisp, and leaves paint the streets in hues of amber...

As the leaves turn and the air takes on that unmistakable autumn chill, the arrival of fall drinks feels like a warm hug in a cup. While...

Photo: Wix Media As September ushers in cooler evenings and the first hints of autumn, our palates naturally shift toward richer, warming...

Photo: Mocktail Berry and Mint As autumn settles in with its crisp air and amber hues, many people are turning inward—seeking warmth,...

As the leaves begin to turn and cooler air rolls in, coffee drinkers around the world shift their palates from iced lattes to rich,...

photo: Instagram @clinkfest The Sip & Empower Foundation: Empowering BIPOC Entrepreneurs in the Beverage Industry The beverage industry, spanning wine to spirits, is a multi-billion-dollar sector. Yet, one critical issue persists: less than 1% of wine merchants (négociants) are Black women. While the industry continues to thrive, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs face significant barriers—ranging from limited access to capital to exclusion from dist

The latest News is that MianU Wine has Sold-OUT online. Now we all have to join the waiting list Ian was the one who first introduced Regina to orange wine, and its rich, playful flavors perfectly reflect his unique style and ability to turn ordinary moments into something extraordinary. Inspired by Ian’s passion for art, flavor, and the people around him, Regina created a wine that celebrates connection. Created with love and driven by Ian’s passion for fully embracing life,