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Inside Chicago’s Most Unexpected Cocktail: The Cheeseburger Martini at Sepia
A martini that tastes like a cheeseburger isn’t exactly standard bar fare, but at Sepia, it’s quickly become one of the most talked-about cocktails in the city. Head Bartender Keith Meicher’s “World Famous” Cheeseburger Martini leans fully into the unexpected, blending technique, creativity, and just the right amount of surprise. The drink starts with cornichon-infused [...] The post Inside Chicago’s Most Unexpected Cocktail: The Cheeseburger Martini at Sepia appeared first on Chilled Magazine .
by Isabella Cruz3 viewsbehind-the-cocktailchicagochilledinterviewisabella-cruzq-a - news
Martini Expo Returns to Chicago for Expanded 2026 Edition
The Martini Expo, presented by The Mix with Robert Simonson, is back for its second edition in Chicago from September 17–20, 2026, following a sold-out debut in New York. This four-day convention celebrates the culture, craft, and legacy of the Martini, bringing together bartenders, spirit producers, historians, and industry professionals for an immersive exploration of […]
by Ryan Foley1 viewbartending-newsindustry-newschicagomartinimartini-exporobert-simonson - news
Historic Beer Birthday: William Leonard Hoerber
Today is the birthday of William Leonard Hoerber (April 5, 1849-May 7, 1933). He was the son of German-born John L. Hoerber, who founded the John L. Hoerber Brewery in 1858, after emigrating to Chicago, Illinois. William was brought up in the family business and took over the brewery after his father passed away in […]
by Jay Brooks4 viewsbirthdaysbreweriesjust-for-funchicagohistoryillinois - news
Chicago Zoning and Special Use Permits: Tucker Ellis Secures MariGrow Cannabis Dispensary Win Through Appeal
Chicago zoning fights rarely end with a single hearing. Our recent win for Marigrow... The post Chicago Zoning and Special Use Permits: Tucker Ellis Secures MariGrow Cannabis Dispensary Win Through Appeal appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
by Ashley Brandt4 viewscannabischicagospecial-usezoningzoning-board-of-appeals-chicago - news
Chicago’s Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery Merge Amid Craft Consolidation Wave
Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, two of Chicago’s largest craft breweries, are set to merge into a new beverage company, the businesses announced on Tuesday. Both breweries will operate independently at their respective taprooms, but the joint venture will consolidate their behind-the-scenes business operations to form an unnamed, “premier Chicago beverage company,” per the release. The merger comes after a wave of shutterings in the Windy City’s craft beer scene. Five breweries, including Casa Humilde, have closed or announced closures in just the last six weeks. The article Chicago’s Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery Merge Amid Craft Consolidation Wave appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewschicagocraft-beercraft-brewercraft-breweriescraft-brewerymergers-and-acquisitions