While you may not guess it by its name, the popular whiskey sour rendition named for New York actually has roots not in Manhattan, but rather in 1880s Chicago.

The Chicago West Town cocktail bar’s name, Friends of Friends, is more than just a name but an ethos and a nod to its history. Comprised by Abe Vucekovich (Meadowlark) and partners Heisler Hospitality ...

The Chicago Cocktail Classic allows you to sample drink menus from more than two dozen world class bars at three bars here in the city. The tastings will be held at neighboring bars Three Dots and a ...

To celebrate Pride Month, many Chicago bars and restaurants are featuring colorful cocktails, mocktails and festive bites that benefit LGBTQ+ organizations. Virgin Hotels has a special Pride menu ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bar Goa recently opened in River North. With an interesting beverage menu created by beverage consultant Allie Kim, imbibers can pull up a seat to the beach-inspired bar while ...

Chicago restaurant operators throughout the city are betting that the era of the $20 cocktail is ending. In River North, restaurant Lia opened last month with a cocktail list full of $12 options. In ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Would you believe a Chicago cocktail bar is among the greatest places on the planet? Time Magazine has named Kumiko, a refined cocktail destination in the West Loop, as one of the ...

In Chicago, traces of winter can linger as late as May. But when the city finally warms up for good, Chicagoans crowd the bike paths and beaches, linger in the parks, and flock to patios and rooftops ...

After nearly two decades of serving cocktail connoisseurs in Wicker Park, The Violet Hour bar is permanently closing its doors. Located at 1520 N. Damen Ave., the James Beard-winning establishment ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The Chicago Cocktail Classic goes beyond a ...