The Old Fashioned Becomes New, and We Don't Hate It By Benjamin Feldheim Sotol, pipe tobacco, and a rhubarb amaro are among ingredients making it into the reborn classic. Read more
VIDEO: We Tried the Country's First Virtual Reality Cocktail By DS Shin and Emma Krupp Macallan created this $95 cocktail experience, which includes acorns, a virtual tour of the scotchmaking process, and (don't worry) real booze. Read more
Here's How to Grow Hops in Chicago By John Carruthers Get the ultimate in local beer: grow the hops yourself. Read more
Homegrown Hops Are Hot in the Local Beer Scene By John Carruthers Three hometown brews that come with a taste of Illinois terroir Read more
Cheers to Sunshine: Cabana Club By DS Shin and Emma Krupp Our summer video series featuring favorite rooftop bars takes a trip to Wicker Park. Read more
Apogee Lounge Is a Picture-Perfect Summer Spot By Emma Krupp and DS Shin With Instagram-worthy cocktails and both upscale and casual spaces, this rooftop bar can suit all tastes. Read more
The Violet Hour Celebrates 10 Years of Top-Caliber Cocktails Today By Nicole Schnitzler Here are 10 memorable concoctions from the not-so-hidden-anymore Wicker Park lounge. Read more
Cabana Club Is the Casual Rooftop Bar of Your Dreams By Peter Ranvestel and Bettina Chang High enough for a great view, and low enough to feel the vibe of the city. Read more
Tapster Makes Drinking More Communal (and Creative) By Peter Ranvestel and Bettina Chang The pour-your-own-booze bar invites more interaction than you might expect. Read more
The Kombucha Room Dominates Logan Square’s Bar Scene Before Dark By Carrie Schedler A hot spot for the health-conscious and hangover-afflicted alike Read more
