We Asked Chicago Bartenders to Decide Illinois’s State Drink
They were divided, to say the least
Milwaukee Is the Best City in the US for Historic Breweries
Here are 5 to hit on your next trip north
The Best Bourbon Spots in Chicago
From neighborhood hideaways to century-old institutions (and at least one place that’s both), these are the places to savor America’s spirit in the Second City
A Comprehensive Guide to Decoding a Sake Menu
Chicago sake sommelier Daniel Bennett helps us tell our daiginjo from our koshu
Swap That French Wine for a Hardy American Catawba
Chicago restaurants and Midwestern wineries are embracing homegrown grapes, for their sustainability and taste
This Chicago Bar Has 1,000 Whiskeys and $1 Beer Specials
Delilah’s celebrates 30 years of punk-rock fun this month
Chicago’s Best Historic Bars
It's our duty to patronize these iconic watering holes, so we're sharing our favorites to begin your pilgrimage
The 11 Best Bars in Chicago, According to Bartenders
Where Chicago’s best go when they want someone else to call the shots
Here’s How to Make Michigan’s State Cocktail at Home
It’s just three ingredients, and you can definitely source them at Meijer
Ghosts, Stained Glass and Tater Tots: Chicago’s Best Dive Bars
Crack out some cash and get ready to forget what time it is
Kevin Ryan Wrote the Book on Malört, the Liquor for Two-Fisted Drinkers
He claims to enjoy it. Really.
11 Chicagoland Breweries Worth the Drive
They're located outside city limits, but that doesn't mean they're difficult to get to
How a Classic Chicago Champagne Bar Has Remained Relevant for 40 Years
Nestled in the city’s River North neighborhood, Pops for Champagne has garnered international acclaim and found long-term local success
This Chicago-Area Bar Serves Cocktails in Lightbulbs and Cereal Boxes
A good cocktail is made of great ingredients, with some "whimsy and wonder"
These Are the Mothers of All Drinks
The Violet Hour in Chicago identified five templates as the basis for their cocktails — and one is completely unexpected
The 8 Mezcals You Need This Summer, According to Chicago’s Biggest Mezcal Fan
Let this inspire a summer’s worth of mezcal cocktails