Champagne and Whiskey Cocktails for the New Year

Start 2014 on the right foot by taking your entertaining to the next level this New Year’s Eve. As you break out the party outfits, champagne and confetti, don’t forget the pür likör blossom! pür likör blossom’s elegance and mythical origins are the perfect thing to add sparkle to your celebration. Bring magic to your... Read More

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Things You Must Eat: Vegan Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Bars

Thanksgiving looms in the future; a time for food, family, and most importantly, pie. Sure, maybe your priorities have a different shift to them, but pie is in there in some regard, I hope. Pumpkin pie may be the old standby for Thanksgiving, but there are tons of recipes and new variations out there for... Read More

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Holiday Cocktails: Coffee, Spice, and Everything Nice

Flip your standard eggnog on its merry little head this holiday season with this Drambuie liqueur and coffee tequila twist. Make it vegan with coconut milk instead of half and half. Coffee, Spice, and Everything Nice Crave Local Recipe Kitchen 1 oz. Drambuie 1 oz. Cabo Diablo 1 oz. Half and Half or Coconut... Read More

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Holiday Baking: Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

This time of year I seem to get a lot of unexpected drop-in visits from neighbors and friends. One could chalk it up to holiday cheer fever, but I know the simple truth is they are hoping to catch me in a baking frenzy. The odds are in their favor, as during the holiday season,... Read More

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‘Luck Be a Lady’ Casino Night Continues in October at Untitled

After more than 350 attendees tested their luck at September’s ‘Luck Be a Lady’ Casino Night, Untitled will be continuing the popular event every month. On Monday, October 21, guests are invited to step back in time to the glamour and enchantment of the rat pack era as Untitled, Brugal Extra Dry, and Peroni offer... Read More

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Susan G. Komen Chcagoland Breast Cancer Awareness

Pink Sweets, Sips & Swag at American Junkie for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and American Junkie will lend a hand in the fight to find a cure by donating proceeds from an array of exclusive ‘pink’ items back to the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. Keeping the cause in mind, Executive Chef Kendal Duque has created a pink dessert incorporating... Read More

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Say ‘Prost’ to an Oktoberfest-Inspired Menu & Beer Special at Wickets Bar & Grill

This month, the festive German celebration, Oktoberfest, comes to life right at the Streets of Woodfield at Wickets Bar & Grill. Celebrating all things beer and Bavarian, Chef George Garcia has carefully crafted a hearty menu to showcase unique and festive dishes from German potato salad, sauerkraut and more. Behind the bar, Wickets will be... Read More

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Rum Review: Botran Solera 1893 Rum

In Guatemala, the name Botran is highly recognized for both their rum legacy and sugar cane production. Their focus: finding the ideal conditions for high-altitude, slow aging rums. By taking a hands-on approach throughout the entire distillation process, Botran continues to retain its reputation as one of the world’s top rum producers. Their Reserva and... Read More

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Botran Reserva Rum Review and Cocktail Recipes

Hailing from the island of Guatemala, Botran Rum has been around for over 60 years. Originally a name recognized for sugar cane production, the Botran family rum legacy began in Quetzaltenango a city located high in the mountainous region of Guatemala. This high-altitude created just the right conditions for the slow aging of rum, with cooler... Read More

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Vodka Cocktail Recipe: Red Velvet Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This recipe comes to our courtesy of Zing Vodka, and their newest flavor, Red Velvet. Expect a smooth bodied vodka, with cherry vanilla flavors on the nose, followed by slight notes of cocoa and creamy chocolate. If pineapple and chocolate sounds a bit odd, trust us-this cocktail is quite tasty. Red Velvet Pineapple Upside Down Cake... Read More

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