Category Archives: Chicago, IL

December 16

A French Bartender’s Take on Cognac

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Vinepair Emily Saladino Despite the 6.4 million cases of Cognac imported to America in 2017, some have a hard time with the specialty drink as it pertains to consumption, occasion, and pairing. But it’s nothing to worry about in this instance because French bartender Germain Canto from (of all places) Cognac, France was involved in […]

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December 15

Miller Lite Offering Free Rides For New Year’s Eve

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On Milwaukee News Bobby Tanzilo So if you or a friend just so happen to be in Milwaukee for celebrating the New Year, Miller Lite will be providing locals with something special… and no it is not free drinks. For their 31st year in a row, Miller Lite will be providing people with free transit […]

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December 14

PepsiCo Welcomes Bubly Fountain

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CSP Daily News Alaina Lancaster Step aside, Lacroix! There is a new sparkling water in town! PepsiCo came out with a new production of calorie-free sparkling water earlier this year known as Bubly. They were first introduced to the public through two commercial ads that played during the Oscars. It was said to be making […]

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December 12

Chocolate Milk Coming Back To Public Schools

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Fatherly News Amanda Tarlton So, remember when Obama was in office and his wonderful First Lady wanted to advocate for the fight against childhood obesity? Remember when some of your favorite lunch items were knocked off the school menu? Some of you may have noticed that chocolate milk was one of them. Now, according to […]

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December 11

Coca-Cola Taking It Slow With Business Deals In The Coming New Year

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CNBC Amelia Lucas Coca-Cola Company has made a pretty good handful of deals this 2018, but CEO James Qunicey is not so sure that he can match those numbers for next year. Quincey recently had an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen and spoke on not pushing his luck too far and paying attention to deals […]

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December 10

New Female-Led Cocktails Brands

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Biz Journals Caitlin Mullen Not many pay too much attention to who is behind a bottle’s brand when it comes to drinks, but it’s crazy to think that women make up 85% of the decided drinks being bought, but less than half of that number are involved in the business of drinks behind the scenes. […]

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December 08

Celebrity Sips: Stars With Successful Alcohol Brands

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Us Weekly Magazine Samantha Leffler Would you be interested in buying a new drink if your favorite celebrity was behind its label? Today, we will be taking a look at Hollywood’s A-listers and their investment in the bottle. Whether she’s an actress or he’s a rapper, someone may catch your eye with their new brand. […]

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November 05

Who Pops the Most Bottles? The Western US Said to be the Biggest Drinkers

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution 31 October 2018 Results of a recent study have shown that United States citizens have been dedicating a bigger amount of their paychecks to alcohol in current years. The Journal of the American Medical Association has statistics proving that America’s alcohol consumption has increased more than 7% since the beginning of the 21st […]

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October 29

Weed and Wine: Will Liquor Stores Start Selling Marijuana?

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Marijuana Moment Tom Angell As the United States still decides if marijuana intake should be considered constitutional or not (medically and recreationally), many are getting ahead of themselves, and the law, and starting their own dispensaries for the substance. However, there are some who are finding an easier, more cost-effective way for consumers to buy […]

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September 24

Martini Madness At Bar Louie In Chicago…

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Written by: Je’ Wesley Day The skyscrapers are beautiful in my hometown of Chicago, but the drinks are even more amazing at Bar Louie in the Printers Row area of downtown on Polk Street. This place is a local’s favorite, one of the best happy hour locations in the city and, in my opinion, around […]

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