March 2017

What Type of Drinker Are You?

After ordering a very rare drink for me at a restaurant, a waiter remarked, "I know which side of the table is the fun side!" He was being cute (and he was cute), but in all honesty, I'm a sleepy drinker. I rarely drink because when I do, it just adds to my usual state of exhaustion and leaves me groggily blinking, ready for a nap (or longer). I also grew up around drinkers and I've seen every kind, from the hysterical laugher to the crying drunk, the repetitive, clingy drinker to my least favorite of all, the one that's hurt my family and me the most--the mean drunk. 

Fire It Up: Your Favorite Hot Drinks

When it comes to mixed drinks, no one can deny the refreshing feeling of a chilled martini or highball, but it’s the hot cocktail that warms you up on a chilly evening. Some hot drinks, like hot toddies, are even capable of helping you heal from a sore throat! A hot chocolate spiked with your favorite liquor adds a whole new dimension to your beverage, while a hot coffee served with spirits is just the thing for a hygge evening at home or out in a cozy corner with someone special.

The $6,000 Drink of Chicago

If you’ve ever been to Chicago’s The Lodge, you know what a classic establishment the dive bar really is. Between the log cabin-like décor and the welcoming crunch of peanuts on the floor, it’s the kind of place you feel at home in when you go out for a drink. As The Lodge prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary,  it will also soon be home to a $6,000 drink.