Author: Melissa Dowling
Epic Wine-pairing Ideas
Many guests want to break free of the typical wine pairings but often they’re not sure where to start. Petra Polakovicova, wine director at San Francisco’s …
Morton’s and The Mondavi Family Celebrate Big Anniversaries Together
Both Morton’s The Steakhouse and the Napa Valley winemaking family Mondavi are celebrating significant milestones. Morton’s turns 40 this year; its first location opened in Chicago …
TAO Chicago Unveils Chicago Location
Restaurant and nightlife company TAO Group on Sept. 17 opened TAO Asian Bistro & Nightclub in Chicago. The 34,000-sq.-ft. space, located in a historic 1892 landmark …
Faux Pas
1 oz. Cappelletti aperitif 1 oz. Punt E Mes vermouth 1 ½ oz. Sparkling French wine ½ oz. Fresh grapefruit juice Combine all ingredients in a …
New Playboy Club Opens in New York
Playboy Enterprises has partnered with Merchants Hospitality to reopen a club in New York on Sept. 12. The Playboy Club New York, which opened 32 years …
Thyme for Change
1 oz. Watermelon juice 1 ½ oz. Grey Goose vodka ¾ oz. Floc de Gascogne ¾ oz. Byrrh ½ oz. Lemon juice ¼ oz. Thyme simple syrup Combine …
Will Riders Need to Sober Up for Uber?
Millions of late-night partygoers rely on ride-sharing services to get them to and from their favorite drinking spots safely and without risk of a DUI or …
Keys To The Lake House
1 ½ oz. Cream sherry ½ oz. Bonded bourbon ½ oz. Blackberry/mint syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters Serve over crushed ice in a julep cup. Garnish …
Roger Moore
1 oz. The Walter Collective gin ½ oz. Diplomatico rum ½ oz. Bacardi 8 rum ¼ oz. Agave syrup (2:1) ¼ oz. Combier Banana liqueur ½ oz. Heavy …