Luscious Libations No. 1 Special Edition: Old Fashioned
We couldn’t think of a better way to get into the voting spirit than by featuring a classic American cocktail and dishing out a little libation history! Did you know that the word “cocktail” was first coined because a curious reader wrote to The Balance and Columbia Repository asking for a specific definition? On May 13, 1806 the paper’s editor wrote back stating that it was a potent concoction of spirits, bitters, water, and sugar. Voilà, history was made! Fast forward to the 1860-70′s, a new wave of snazzy ingredients were being poured into glasses...
Read MoreFall is Upon Us!
It’s that time… Soon we’ll be trading out our beach towels and sunnies for scarves and closed-toe shoes. As sad as we are, we’ve prepared a little something that makes the fall season a tiny bit easier to adjust to. Our fall cocktail menu is officially completed! Packed full of some really beautiful cocktails, this array of seasonal libations is the perfect mix of sweet and spice. The tequila cocktail represents rich seasonal colors and flavors Between the 8 cocktails starring in this season’s menu,...
Read MoreLittle Femmes on the Prairie
We’d usually describe the femme vibe as couture, feminine, and absolutely glamourous, but we’re really starting to embrace a new ideal. Whether it’s the wedding industry, home furnishings, or an amazing and earthy cocktail recipe, rustic charm has taken this season by storm. Take note of a few examples that prove you can still be chic while incorporating a little down home influence, including one of our very own cocktails, the No. 8. Earthy, unexpected, and refreshing, the No. 8 would be perfect after a long day’s work in the fields, but we’re sure it does the...
Read MoreHomestead: An Urban Oasis
It’s finally here! For those of you who may have been living under a rock, Homestead, a new Chicago eatery complete with rooftop meadow opened its doors for the first time last night. Located at 1924 W. Chicago Ave. above Roots Pizza, Homestead employs the “farm-to-table” approach quite literally. Picture this… dining in a 1,000 sq. foot outdoor organic meadow with just the noise of the city and a GREAT cocktail. That’s Homestead. The menu consists of about 15 sharable plates, a few desserts, and a lot of fresh.We took our talents behind the bar to create a...
Read MoreWe’re Recapping Mad Men Season With Cocktails Of Course
The Mad Men season ends this Sunday June 10th and we can’t believe it’s already over. If we have to wait another year for a new season we may just keel over but in the mean time we’re going to drink to celebrate the end of yet another wonderful series of amazing episodes. Come learn a few Mad Men cocktails as we recap the season on Thursday June 21st from 7-9pm! We’ll be toasting to Miss Peggy Olson in her new job and hoping that we see her again next season. Now it won’t be a tequila sunrise but something that packs a punch and a little bit of zing is oh...
Read MoreFemme Throws a Bachelorette Sioree Like No Other
He finally did it. He proposed. Cheers and Mazel all around! Was it during the holidays, was it Valentines day? None the less, you have ring is on your finger, you just started looking for that perfect white dress, the flowers are something out of your dreams and the maid of honor is in charge of the one of the best parts of the whole thing, the bachelorette party!! All of that planning is a lot of work so let’s let off a little steam have a little fun, Femme fun to be exact. Grab your gals, dress up, and we’ll take care of the drinks. There are a few different options when if...
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