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Top 5 Wine Lists in Chicago

In honor of Pinot Days coming to Chicago this weekend (and keep reading to see how you can score a discount if you’re interested in going), I thought it would be appropriate to run down the list of Chicago’s best wine lists. I sought some input from Fernando Beteta, a Master Sommelier who is the … Continued

How To Make A Pisco Sour

  I had no idea pisco was so nuanced. The colorless grape brandy produced in Chile and Peru isn’t quite as popular as cachaça, but it’s coming on fast; you can learn more about it at places like ThePiscoBook.com, but you can also learn from the pros behind the bar. I did just that recently, as … Continued

An Autumn Cocktail

I’m getting ready to go guest bartend at an event tonight (fundraiser for the kids’ school) and I was planning on bringing two drinks, already made in batches, so I wouldn’t have to be so meticulous about pouring out one ounce at a time. The Hemingway Daiquiri is my go-to, and I know that one … Continued

Prosecco Harvest Underway

I’ve always loved music videos, and I’ve always loved sparkling wine. What if we could marry the two? Since Italy’s beloved prosecco is being harvested now, and with tons of winemakers in town this weekend for Chicago Gourmet, I thought I would share this video that I shot and edited at Mionetto’s vineyards and production … Continued