Absinthe Will Get You in Trouble

Absinthe has a pretty elaborate set-up, which is part of the fun. The fact that real absinthe is illegal is beside the point.

What's a Maraschino Cherry?

That sweet, bright-red orb can’t possibly be fruit.

White-Collar Moonshine

Urbanites flout federal law with their new favorite hobby: home distilling.

Bring Wine, Pay Double

Do restaurants ever waive corkage fees?

Where Does Your Wine Come From?

Real places versus dreamed-up marketing ploys.

Your Sassafras Has Been Neutered

Sassafras contains safrole, a believed carcinogen — so it’s unlikely that you’ll find any in your root beer.

Mapping the Mustache

CHOW’s milk taste test.

Preparty Hardy

CHOW talks with the "Commissioner of Tailgating."

Wine Online

Where to buy vino while surfing the Web.

Winter 2006 Gift Guide

Give like you’ve never given before.

The Year in Food 2008

What we ate, what the candidates ate, what the Olympians ate.

and the entrees, drinks left unfilled... etc etc.. They constantly were asking our server to get thier server. When the bill came the patriarch was furious the server added 20% for service to his final tab, he deleted it and paid...

it shipped to the restaurant, re-sold, or whatever. But not if it’s illegal. Any thoughts?

I was on a business trip two weeks ago and was able to have a few tails at the Violet Hour. Very impressive and kudos to their entire staff for a job well done. That made me think what is Chicago’s signature drink? Is it...

Does FR have a W&B license or is it BYOB? If neither, is there a place close by for drinks?