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This is part of Rising Black Voices in Wine, a feature from our October 2020 issue. More information on the project can be found here. We present here a small slice of the burgeoning Black wine community, broken into two groups. You’ll find Trailblazers, those who have firmly established themselves in the wine community and
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From Champagne for toasting to a crowd-pleasing boxed orange wine, here are wines perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Get to know Derrick Westbrook, sommelier and co-owner of West Loop wine shop Juice @ 1340.
Future Firm dives into restaurant design with Bronzeville Winery, an art-filled South Side eatery from Eric Williams and Cecilia Cuff.
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The concept of a combined bar and liquor store has been around, but the pandemic has pushed the slashie to new heights of creativity.