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Jason Brown Kinmont

Behind the Scenes with Mixologist Jason Brown at Kinmont

Chicago, Cities, Food, Tastemakers

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailKinmont, the sustainable fish + seafood restaurant from Chicago’s Element Collective team, has a fascinating menu that offers lesser known, sustainably fished products sourced from both coast: triggerfish, cobia, and amberjack,to name a few. Yet, it’s the cocktail menu that catches…

the crave bar

Chicago: The Crave Bar

Chicago, Cities, Daily Finds, Food

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailThe Crave Bar $5.50 Mariano’s I have a major sweet tooth, so when I heard about an ice-cream bar on a chocolate covered pretzel stick, dipped in dark chocolate and pretzel pieces, I knew I would be an instant fan.  After…

How To: Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier

Food, How-To

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail You’re out to dinner and you order a bottle of wine for the table. The server or sommelier expertly opens the bottle, pours you a taste, and stands by expectantly, waiting for you to…do something. Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail…

homemade tortilla chips

How To: Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

Food

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailThere are a few things that I can never keep in the house, because if I do, I am well aware that I will eat all of them. I could make you a list but today we’re here to talk…

how to create a cheese plate

How To: Create a Cheese Plate

Food, How-To

Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailWine and cheese is one of the most popular pairings for entertaining at home. Or, you know, hanging out on the couch alone on a Saturday night. Either way, pairing wine and cheese can be intimidating when there is…