TAO Chicago will offer specialty cocktails inspired by some of history’s most remarkable and accomplished women. Beginning on International Women’s Day, March 8, and continuing through the end of the month, these cocktails will be offered at every location across the country. Each cocktail is $18, and TAO will be honoring women everywhere by donating one dollar from every cocktail purchased to local charities supporting women’s empowerment.
Not only were these cocktails inspired by women, but they were also created by women. Tao Group Hospitality’s own vice president of beverage, east region, Megan Ardizoni, and corporate beverage manager Erin Davey combined their talents to craft the libations. Ardizoni and Davey designed each cocktail with notes that tell the story of women that represent TAO’s rich Asian culture.
Cecilia Chung’s cocktail, made with white rum mezcal, coconut cream, taro syrup and lime juice, delivers a flavor that parallels the driven activist who proudly deviated from the status quo and fought for LGBT rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, health advocacy, and social justice.
The cocktail crafted with Irish whiskey, Aperol bitters, passionfruit, lime and mango-pineapple syrup encapsulates the spirit of poet and author, Murasaki Shikibu.
Chien-Shiung Wu’s contributions as a nuclear and particle physicist had an impact on the world of science. Her cocktail is experimental and innovative, with gin, blanc vermouth, clarified tomato water, raspberry shrub and sparkling wine.
aliveOne
aliveOne in Lincoln Park will offer a special $6 "The Becky" cocktail with Tito's, pamplemousse La Croix, fresh lime juice, and demerara syrup. A portion of proceeds from each cocktail sold will benefit the Chicago Women’s Health Center. A $6 High Noon special will also be available all night.
CWHC facilitates the empowerment of women, trans people, and young people by providing access to health care and health education in a respectful environment where people pay what they can afford.
Easy Bar
At Wicker Park's Easy Bar, $1 from every Espresso Martini (Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Kahlua, Pau Maui Vodka; $11) sold Monday, March 7 through Friday, March 11 will be donated to Women for Women International.
Women For Women is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides practical and moral support to female survivors of war. WfWI helps such women rebuild their lives after war's devastation through a year-long tiered program that begins with direct financial aid and emotional counseling as well as life skills training, rights awareness education, health education, job skills training and small business development.
Estelle's
Estelle’s in Wicker Park will donate $1 from every draft beer sold on Tuesday, March 8 to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children.
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, CAWC provides a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence.
Remedy
Remedy in Bucktown has partnered with AMASS to feature their Dry Gin. Distilled with 29 organic botanicals–three of which are sourced from Master Distiller Morgan McLachlan’s Los Angeles backyard–AMASS Dry Gin celebrates the region’s abundant natural terroir, diverse cultural landscape, and adventurous spirit.
Featured cocktails for $10 each will include an AMASS Aviation, French 75, and Negroni. Additional specials will include $8 AMASS gin mixers and $9 Sippin’ Pretty and AMASS gin shot combos. Remedy will have coloring pages that feature prominent women in history available for guests to color while partaking in their drinks.
One of the first female distillers in the world, Master Distiller at AMASS, Morgan McLachlan, is a pioneer of the modern craft distillation movement in California. She considers herself a punk rock distiller, experimenting with any plants, herbs, and spices she can get her hands on. It’s this expertise in botanicals that serves as the driving vision behind AMASS.
Rewired Pizza Cafe and Bar
From Tuesday, March 1 through Thursday, March 31, Rewired Pizza Cafe & Bar in Edgewater will feature female-owned Brewpoint Coffee and donate 10-percent of proceeds from each coffee sale to the Chicago Foundation for Women. Chicago Foundation for Women envisions a world in which all women and girls have the opportunity to thrive in safe, just and healthy communities.
CEO, owner and founder of Brewpoint Coffee, Melissa Villanueva is proud to have created a company that creates and empowers authentic community spaces through coffee. Brewpoint has three coffee shops in Elmhurst, IL and a growing wholesale company dedicated to empowering other cafes to make their own community spaces in their neighborhoods.
Photo courtesy of Remedy
Bottleneck Management
Celebrate woman-led breweries across the country with a specially-curated flight ($13.25) including:
Tangerine Wheat - Lost Coast Brewery, Eureka, CA
Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA - New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, CO
Krankshaft Kolsch – Metropolitan Brewing, Chicago, IL
Miaou – Whiner Beer Co., Chicago, IL
**Available at all Old Town Pour House locations, all three City Works locations, Sweetwater, and South Branch!
Mariano's
March is Women's History Month and to honor it Mariano's is hosting a special "Ladies Who Lunch" showcase to spotlight local women-owned food and beverage vendors with weekly events throughout the month.
Happening every Saturday in March at select locations, the series will celebrate local women-owned food and beverage businesses with a market-style event, featuring vendors showcasing their products, passing out samples and connecting with Mariano’s customers.
Featured vendors include some of the most innovative women in the industry, such as Yasmin Curtis of seafood restaurant and at-home line Two Fish To-Go; Trish Thomas and Nichole Wilson of gluten-free cracker brand Every Body Eat; Kailey Donewald of plant-based gelato line Sacred Serve; Candice Crane of Petal Sparkling Botanicals; and Mary Beth Mulholland of Pasta Pappone and more.
Continuing the celebration of women leaders, Ladies Who Launch events will take place at the Mariano’s locations run by women, and local women DJs will provide a soundtrack that honors women’s empowerment.
The full Mariano’s Ladies Who Launch lineup is as follows:
Saturday, March 5 at Westmont, 12-2 PM
Two Fish To-Go
Sacred Serve
Every Body Eat
Love Cork Screw Wines
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Saturday, March 12 at Shorewood, 12-2 PM
Pasta Pappone
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
UB Sauce
Muchacha Salsa
Saturday, March 12 at Western Springs
Sacred Serve
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Love Cork Screw Wines
Saturday, March 19 at Naperville, 12-2 PM
Pasta Pappone
Two Fish To-Go
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Love Cork Screw Wines
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Muchacha Salsa
Saturday, March 19 at Jefferson Park, 12-2 PM
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Prevail Jerky
Saturday, March 26 at Lombard, 12-2 PM
Two Fish To-Go
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Photo courtesy of Bottleneck Management
The Dearborn
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Clodagh and Amy Lawless, the Irish sister duo behind The Dearborn, are offering Chicagoans a special menu to celebrate. Featuring dishes from Chef Aaron Cuschieri, desserts by Pastry Chef Julianna Westgor, and pairing menu and special cocktail from Beverage Director, Sarah Clark. The special menu is priced at $69.00 per person with the option to add-on a beverage pairing for $31.00. The Dearborn's regular dinner menu will also be available during this night.
First Course:
Smoked Salmon Toast - House smoked Scottish salmon, herb crème fraiche, house made brioche, early spring vegetables, salmon roe
Pimm’s Love Cocktail - DB Gin, Pimms, Cocchi Americano, Cucumber, Lemon, Soda
Second Course:
Pan Roasted Skate Wing - White asparagus, braised endive, baby heirloom carrots, pea puree, cauliflower mousse, caper beurre blanc
Choice of Wine Pairing - Turner Pageot Orange Wine OR Henriot Brut Champagne
Third Course:
Strawberry Crepe Cake - Strawberry mousse, lemon curd and fresh strawberries layered between house made crepes
Lemon-Basil Sour - Basil-infused Hangar One vodka, Lemon, Egg White
Kostali by NAHA at The Gwen
Named for the 20th-century female sculptor Gwen Lux, whose bas relief sculptures adorn the building’s façade, The Gwen hotel pays tribute to a female artisan making a mark in a predominantly 1930’s male design city. This March, they celebrate the women making their mark on the Chicago culinary & beverage scene today.
Pastry Chef Danielle Marelli and Beverage Manager Jenee Craver, along with the women of Moët Hennessy, will raise a glass to International Women's Day on March 8 from 6-9 PM at an exclusive dining experience. The one-night only dinner includes a welcome cocktail and networking reception followed by a guided four-course meal with wine pairings. Tickets are available through Tock for $140 each.
Photo courtesy of Kostali by NAHA at The Gwen
Here Here Market
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Here Here Market will donate 10% of sales of it’s Female Founders Food Collection gift box to local Chicago charity, Sarah’s Circle on Tuesday, March 8. The package features local food from some of Chicago’s most gifted female culinary leaders. A great gift for the women in your life or to enjoy yourself to support local women-owned businesses, the box includes:
1.75 ounces of Cutting Masala Chai (Tasting India)
4 ounces of Crunch Party (All Together Now)
4 ounces of Crispy Fava Beans (All Together Now)
8 ounces of OG Granola (Stellar Granola)
8 ounces of Everything Sauce (Mott St.)
500 grams of Dried Gnocchetti (Monteverde)
12 ounces of Spinach Basil Garlic Fettuccine (Pasta Pappone)
16 ounces of Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes (Tomato Bliss)
24 ounces of Six-Cake Ball Sampler (Nine Times Bakery)
50 grams of Nemi Snacks Mexican Lime (Nemi Snacks)
Chiya Chai
Chiya Chai in Logan Square and the Loop will celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 by offering a free small masala chai to any guest who mentions “women rule” with the purchase of any food item. Limit one per customer.
Photo courtesy of Here Here Market
The Bar at Hotel Zachary
In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Bar at Hotel Zachary is partnering with four women in the Chicago beverage scene, who are leaving their mark. Each woman will take over their own Terrace Globe and create an exclusive experience that represents their taste, style, and brand giving guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Visitors who book the distinct globes are invited to order from specialty curated cocktail menus by Alexis Brown (co-founder of Causing a Stir, non-profit and award-winning mixologist), Alexis Beaton Tinoco (TK) and Michelle Folk + Katy Pizza (behind ERIS Brewery and Ciderhouse). Guests can pair their cocktails and beverages with bites from the hotel’s bar food menu, crafted by Chef Michael McKinnel from Mordecai Chicago.
Dates: March 4 through March 31
Seating: 4PM to 8PM (Reservations for 1 hour and 45 minutes)
Rates: Sunday to Thursday - $150 minimum, $25 deposit per person; Friday & Saturday - $250 minimum; $25 deposit per person
Alexis Brown x Hennessy Experience
An outdoor living room highlighting pieces by local female artists
Alexis Belton Tinoco x Johnnie Walker Experience
A cozy Scottish library theme, find hidden Johnnie Walker takeaways throughout the globe
TAO Chicago
TAO Chicago will offer specialty cocktails inspired by some of history’s most remarkable and accomplished women. Beginning on International Women’s Day, March 8, and continuing through the end of the month, these cocktails will be offered at every location across the country. Each cocktail is $18, and TAO will be honoring women everywhere by donating one dollar from every cocktail purchased to local charities supporting women’s empowerment.
Not only were these cocktails inspired by women, but they were also created by women. Tao Group Hospitality’s own vice president of beverage, east region, Megan Ardizoni, and corporate beverage manager Erin Davey combined their talents to craft the libations. Ardizoni and Davey designed each cocktail with notes that tell the story of women that represent TAO’s rich Asian culture.
Cecilia Chung’s cocktail, made with white rum mezcal, coconut cream, taro syrup and lime juice, delivers a flavor that parallels the driven activist who proudly deviated from the status quo and fought for LGBT rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, health advocacy, and social justice.
The cocktail crafted with Irish whiskey, Aperol bitters, passionfruit, lime and mango-pineapple syrup encapsulates the spirit of poet and author, Murasaki Shikibu.
Chien-Shiung Wu’s contributions as a nuclear and particle physicist had an impact on the world of science. Her cocktail is experimental and innovative, with gin, blanc vermouth, clarified tomato water, raspberry shrub and sparkling wine.
aliveOne
aliveOne in Lincoln Park will offer a special $6 "The Becky" cocktail with Tito's, pamplemousse La Croix, fresh lime juice, and demerara syrup. A portion of proceeds from each cocktail sold will benefit the Chicago Women’s Health Center. A $6 High Noon special will also be available all night.
CWHC facilitates the empowerment of women, trans people, and young people by providing access to health care and health education in a respectful environment where people pay what they can afford.
Easy Bar
At Wicker Park's Easy Bar, $1 from every Espresso Martini (Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Kahlua, Pau Maui Vodka; $11) sold Monday, March 7 through Friday, March 11 will be donated to Women for Women International.
Women For Women is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides practical and moral support to female survivors of war. WfWI helps such women rebuild their lives after war's devastation through a year-long tiered program that begins with direct financial aid and emotional counseling as well as life skills training, rights awareness education, health education, job skills training and small business development.
Estelle's
Estelle’s in Wicker Park will donate $1 from every draft beer sold on Tuesday, March 8 to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children.
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, CAWC provides a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence.
Remedy
Remedy in Bucktown has partnered with AMASS to feature their Dry Gin. Distilled with 29 organic botanicals–three of which are sourced from Master Distiller Morgan McLachlan’s Los Angeles backyard–AMASS Dry Gin celebrates the region’s abundant natural terroir, diverse cultural landscape, and adventurous spirit.
Featured cocktails for $10 each will include an AMASS Aviation, French 75, and Negroni. Additional specials will include $8 AMASS gin mixers and $9 Sippin’ Pretty and AMASS gin shot combos. Remedy will have coloring pages that feature prominent women in history available for guests to color while partaking in their drinks.
One of the first female distillers in the world, Master Distiller at AMASS, Morgan McLachlan, is a pioneer of the modern craft distillation movement in California. She considers herself a punk rock distiller, experimenting with any plants, herbs, and spices she can get her hands on. It’s this expertise in botanicals that serves as the driving vision behind AMASS.
Rewired Pizza Cafe and Bar
From Tuesday, March 1 through Thursday, March 31, Rewired Pizza Cafe & Bar in Edgewater will feature female-owned Brewpoint Coffee and donate 10-percent of proceeds from each coffee sale to the Chicago Foundation for Women. Chicago Foundation for Women envisions a world in which all women and girls have the opportunity to thrive in safe, just and healthy communities.
CEO, owner and founder of Brewpoint Coffee, Melissa Villanueva is proud to have created a company that creates and empowers authentic community spaces through coffee. Brewpoint has three coffee shops in Elmhurst, IL and a growing wholesale company dedicated to empowering other cafes to make their own community spaces in their neighborhoods.
Bottleneck Management
Celebrate woman-led breweries across the country with a specially-curated flight ($13.25) including:
**Available at all Old Town Pour House locations, all three City Works locations, Sweetwater, and South Branch!
Mariano's
March is Women's History Month and to honor it Mariano's is hosting a special "Ladies Who Lunch" showcase to spotlight local women-owned food and beverage vendors with weekly events throughout the month.
Happening every Saturday in March at select locations, the series will celebrate local women-owned food and beverage businesses with a market-style event, featuring vendors showcasing their products, passing out samples and connecting with Mariano’s customers.
Featured vendors include some of the most innovative women in the industry, such as Yasmin Curtis of seafood restaurant and at-home line Two Fish To-Go; Trish Thomas and Nichole Wilson of gluten-free cracker brand Every Body Eat; Kailey Donewald of plant-based gelato line Sacred Serve; Candice Crane of Petal Sparkling Botanicals; and Mary Beth Mulholland of Pasta Pappone and more.
Continuing the celebration of women leaders, Ladies Who Launch events will take place at the Mariano’s locations run by women, and local women DJs will provide a soundtrack that honors women’s empowerment.
The full Mariano’s Ladies Who Launch lineup is as follows:
Saturday, March 5 at Westmont, 12-2 PM
Two Fish To-Go
Sacred Serve
Every Body Eat
Love Cork Screw Wines
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Saturday, March 12 at Shorewood, 12-2 PM
Pasta Pappone
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
UB Sauce
Muchacha Salsa
Saturday, March 12 at Western Springs
Sacred Serve
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Love Cork Screw Wines
Saturday, March 19 at Naperville, 12-2 PM
Pasta Pappone
Two Fish To-Go
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Love Cork Screw Wines
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Muchacha Salsa
Saturday, March 19 at Jefferson Park, 12-2 PM
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
Prevail Jerky
Saturday, March 26 at Lombard, 12-2 PM
Two Fish To-Go
Every Body Eat
Petal Sparkling Botanicals
Freshie Tequila Seltzer
UB Sauce
The Dearborn
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Clodagh and Amy Lawless, the Irish sister duo behind The Dearborn, are offering Chicagoans a special menu to celebrate. Featuring dishes from Chef Aaron Cuschieri, desserts by Pastry Chef Julianna Westgor, and pairing menu and special cocktail from Beverage Director, Sarah Clark. The special menu is priced at $69.00 per person with the option to add-on a beverage pairing for $31.00. The Dearborn's regular dinner menu will also be available during this night.
First Course:
Smoked Salmon Toast - House smoked Scottish salmon, herb crème fraiche, house made brioche, early spring vegetables, salmon roe
Pimm’s Love Cocktail - DB Gin, Pimms, Cocchi Americano, Cucumber, Lemon, Soda
Second Course:
Pan Roasted Skate Wing - White asparagus, braised endive, baby heirloom carrots, pea puree, cauliflower mousse, caper beurre blanc
Choice of Wine Pairing - Turner Pageot Orange Wine OR Henriot Brut Champagne
Third Course:
Strawberry Crepe Cake - Strawberry mousse, lemon curd and fresh strawberries layered between house made crepes
Lemon-Basil Sour - Basil-infused Hangar One vodka, Lemon, Egg White
Kostali by NAHA at The Gwen
Named for the 20th-century female sculptor Gwen Lux, whose bas relief sculptures adorn the building’s façade, The Gwen hotel pays tribute to a female artisan making a mark in a predominantly 1930’s male design city. This March, they celebrate the women making their mark on the Chicago culinary & beverage scene today.
Pastry Chef Danielle Marelli and Beverage Manager Jenee Craver, along with the women of Moët Hennessy, will raise a glass to International Women's Day on March 8 from 6-9 PM at an exclusive dining experience. The one-night only dinner includes a welcome cocktail and networking reception followed by a guided four-course meal with wine pairings. Tickets are available through Tock for $140 each.
Here Here Market
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Here Here Market will donate 10% of sales of it’s Female Founders Food Collection gift box to local Chicago charity, Sarah’s Circle on Tuesday, March 8. The package features local food from some of Chicago’s most gifted female culinary leaders. A great gift for the women in your life or to enjoy yourself to support local women-owned businesses, the box includes:
4 ounces of Crunch Party (All Together Now)
4 ounces of Crispy Fava Beans (All Together Now)
8 ounces of OG Granola (Stellar Granola)
8 ounces of Everything Sauce (Mott St.)
500 grams of Dried Gnocchetti (Monteverde)
12 ounces of Spinach Basil Garlic Fettuccine (Pasta Pappone)
16 ounces of Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes (Tomato Bliss)
24 ounces of Six-Cake Ball Sampler (Nine Times Bakery)
50 grams of Nemi Snacks Mexican Lime (Nemi Snacks)
Chiya Chai
Chiya Chai in Logan Square and the Loop will celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 by offering a free small masala chai to any guest who mentions “women rule” with the purchase of any food item. Limit one per customer.
The Bar at Hotel Zachary
In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Bar at Hotel Zachary is partnering with four women in the Chicago beverage scene, who are leaving their mark. Each woman will take over their own Terrace Globe and create an exclusive experience that represents their taste, style, and brand giving guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Visitors who book the distinct globes are invited to order from specialty curated cocktail menus by Alexis Brown (co-founder of Causing a Stir, non-profit and award-winning mixologist), Alexis Beaton Tinoco (TK) and Michelle Folk + Katy Pizza (behind ERIS Brewery and Ciderhouse). Guests can pair their cocktails and beverages with bites from the hotel’s bar food menu, crafted by Chef Michael McKinnel from Mordecai Chicago.
Dates: March 4 through March 31
Seating: 4PM to 8PM (Reservations for 1 hour and 45 minutes)
Rates: Sunday to Thursday - $150 minimum, $25 deposit per person; Friday & Saturday - $250 minimum; $25 deposit per person
Alexis Brown x Hennessy Experience
An outdoor living room highlighting pieces by local female artists
Alexis Belton Tinoco x Johnnie Walker Experience
A cozy Scottish library theme, find hidden Johnnie Walker takeaways throughout the globe
Michelle Folk and Katy Pizza x ERIS Experience
A tiny ERIS Brewery & Ciderhouse Pop-Up
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