Author: Melissa Dowling
Ruby Tuesday Embraces its Southern Heritage
The struggle is real for casual-dining restaurant brands. Not only did sales suffer during the Great Recession, but when the economy rebounded, many customers failed to …
A Chicago Hotelier’s DIY Mixology Amenity
Have you ever wished someone would deliver a craft cocktail to your room, or, better still, have it waiting in your room when you check in? …
Taako’s Good Here
1 oz. Brugal 1888 rum 1 oz. Moto whiskey ¾ oz. Lime juice ¾ oz. Pineapple juice ¾ oz. Simple syrup Handful diced red and orange …
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 …