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What you should drink with your Chicago hot dog
I was recently driving past the old Vienna factory on Elston, where a $20 million Vienna Beef Plaza, with retail and recreation, is already taking shape.In fact, Binny's Beverage Depot is already open.This got me wondering about what drinks folks should pick up when they visit Vienna's store and eatery opening in the first half of 2025 with "elevated versions of Vienna classics."The suggestions: Social media pals inundated me with great hot dog pairing ideas including:A wine-like beer or sour ale. (Alison C.)California cab or white Rhone wine to stand up to the hot dog juices. (Ray H.)With a Chicago dog, riesling or champagne is always in good taste. (Phil V.)Sauvignon blanc with ice. (Jeff Z.)Sparkling sweet Moscato by Barefoot. (Alice S.)To offset the acidity of the toppings. Athletic Brewing's N/A lineup. (Micheline M.)A nice rosé. (Stacy B.)Chianti classico. (Rod R.)What's next: I'm going to invite Carrie, Justin and Moyo over to try all these suggestions, and we'd love to hear more from you.Maybe we'll do an Axios member's tasting event to crown the top three pairings.
Cheap Halloween activities in Chicagoland
Get into the spooky spirit by touring local Halloween displays. Our map of some of the best DIY haunts in Chicagoland is an awesome resource for finding free, kid-friendly Halloween displays near you. Dress up in a costume or Halloween attire, load the kids in the car, and pick a few spots to visit for spooks, surprises and more Halloween fun.
Chicago mom, entrepreneur discusses her book and line of dolls designed to inspire girls and women
According to Chicago mom and entrepreneur Gayle Keller, actress and activist Geena Davis said it best. “‘If we can’t see it, we can’t become it,'” Keller quotes Davis as saying. That’s exactly what Keller’s goal is with her 2022 book, “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead: Triumphant Tales for Working Women to Overcome Adversity, Fear, and Self-Doubt,” and […]
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