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Holiday rapid fire with the creators of @trutonebulbs 🎄

To hear all their answers and the story behind their incredibly successful vintage Christmas products, listen to this week’s sip with me podcast 🎙️

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#christmaslights #vintage #christmas

Holiday rapid fire with the creators of @trutonebulbs 🎄

To hear all their answers and the story behind their incredibly successful vintage Christmas products, listen to this week’s sip with me podcast 🎙️

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#christmaslights #vintage #christmas

In this festive episode, we meet Tru-Tone Christmas Lights, the company bringing back the nostalgic glow and magic of vintage Christmas 🎄

Learn how partners David Andora & Sean Hunt created their bulbs to capture that vintage glow so prominently featured in your most nostalgic Christmas movies and memories. A heartfelt founding story inspired by childhood memories and Christmas in Chicago!

Dive into what’s trending in holiday lights and hear some of the science behind Christmas lighting!

We end with a lit round of rapid fire, learning their favorite Christmas light color and the best gift they ever received!

Listen now wherever you get podcasts!

🎙️: Sip With Me Podcast

CHICAGO VENDORS IF LOCAL ⬇️
@thefestivecollective
@insidehomechicago
@districtchicago

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#christmastree #christmaslights #vintage

In this festive episode, we meet Tru-Tone Christmas Lights, the company bringing back the nostalgic glow and magic of vintage Christmas 🎄

Learn how partners David Andora & Sean Hunt created their bulbs to capture that vintage glow so prominently featured in your most nostalgic Christmas movies and memories. A heartfelt founding story inspired by childhood memories and Christmas in Chicago!

Dive into what’s trending in holiday lights and hear some of the science behind Christmas lighting!

We end with a lit round of rapid fire, learning their favorite Christmas light color and the best gift they ever received!

Listen now wherever you get podcasts!

🎙️: Sip With Me Podcast

CHICAGO VENDORS IF LOCAL ⬇️
@thefestivecollective
@insidehomechicago
@districtchicago

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#christmastree #christmaslights #vintage

Oprah needs to stay @hyattlodge 👀

Learn the history behind this beautiful Hyatt property and hear more of Michelle’s hotel rapid fire answers on this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#hotel #chicago #trivia
chicagolando vacation travel explore staycation holidays Christmas

Oprah needs to stay @hyattlodge 👀

Learn the history behind this beautiful Hyatt property and hear more of Michelle’s hotel rapid fire answers on this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#hotel #chicago #trivia
chicagolando vacation travel explore staycation holidays Christmas

Santa loves this suburban Hallmark movie getaway 🎁☃️🎄

On this week’s podcast episode, we chat with Michelle Marvin, Director of Sales and Marketing @hyattlodge, who tells us about the scenic Oak Brook hotel. Surrounded by acres of forest preserve, it has rich ties to McDonald’s former headquarters and features stunning lake views.

Hear about the property’s amenities, such as their massive indoor pool (perf for winter staycations), a full-service spa, and incredible wedding packages.

For the holidays, they offer a North Pole themed “Santa’s Suite” and “Prancer’s Pub”, a holiday pop-up bar that is the perfect holiday fun without having to make it all the way into the city! Santa in the suburbs 🎅

To learn about the hotel and plan your visit, listen to this week’s interview on the sip with me podcast! Links in our bio!

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#hotel #travel #chicagoland

Santa loves this suburban Hallmark movie getaway 🎁☃️🎄

On this week’s podcast episode, we chat with Michelle Marvin, Director of Sales and Marketing @hyattlodge, who tells us about the scenic Oak Brook hotel. Surrounded by acres of forest preserve, it has rich ties to McDonald’s former headquarters and features stunning lake views.

Hear about the property’s amenities, such as their massive indoor pool (perf for winter staycations), a full-service spa, and incredible wedding packages.

For the holidays, they offer a North Pole themed “Santa’s Suite” and “Prancer’s Pub”, a holiday pop-up bar that is the perfect holiday fun without having to make it all the way into the city! Santa in the suburbs 🎅

To learn about the hotel and plan your visit, listen to this week’s interview on the sip with me podcast! Links in our bio!

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#hotel #travel #chicagoland

The Santa Suite @hyattlodge will make all your Christmas wishes come true!🎅🦌🎁

This massive suite at the iconic Oak Brook property features a lakefront view, letters to Santa, wall-to-wall holiday decor, and many other magical surprises! This ultimate suburban staycation will add unforgettable memories to your 2025 holiday season!

To book the suite and learn about Hyatt’s holiday offerings, check the link in our bio and listen to this week’s episode of the “sip with me” podcast!

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#vacation #christmas #chicago

The Santa Suite @hyattlodge will make all your Christmas wishes come true!🎅🦌🎁

This massive suite at the iconic Oak Brook property features a lakefront view, letters to Santa, wall-to-wall holiday decor, and many other magical surprises! This ultimate suburban staycation will add unforgettable memories to your 2025 holiday season!

To book the suite and learn about Hyatt’s holiday offerings, check the link in our bio and listen to this week’s episode of the “sip with me” podcast!

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#vacation #christmas #chicago

Experience the holidays in Chicago via @fanniemaychocolates FREE Jolly Trolley 🚋🎄🎅🍫

Through 12/21, you can celebrate 105 years of Fannie May holiday traditions by taking a ride through downtown chicago on their vintage-inspired trolley! We were LIVING for the decor, chocolate tastings, and a few special surprises along the way 🎅

To reserve your spot, visit the link in bio!

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#chocolate #holiday #christmas

Experience the holidays in Chicago via @fanniemaychocolates FREE Jolly Trolley 🚋🎄🎅🍫

Through 12/21, you can celebrate 105 years of Fannie May holiday traditions by taking a ride through downtown chicago on their vintage-inspired trolley! We were LIVING for the decor, chocolate tastings, and a few special surprises along the way 🎅

To reserve your spot, visit the link in bio!

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#chocolate #holiday #christmas

Real people, real art, real Chicago love ❤️

With over 2000 SKUs, @transittees has created some incredible Chicago themed gifts and merch. Hear how their team designs iconic board games, mugs, and more on this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#art #chicago #design

Real people, real art, real Chicago love ❤️

With over 2000 SKUs, @transittees has created some incredible Chicago themed gifts and merch. Hear how their team designs iconic board games, mugs, and more on this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#art #chicago #design

24 years ago, Tim Gillengerten turned his everyday urban surroundings into art. What came out of his first idea was a desire to explore his new city through a unique lens. His vision blossomed into a retail operation with 2 locations, 23 employees, and a massive online presence that spreads Chicago round’ the globe.

To hear Tim’s entrepreneurial story, listen to this week’s sip with me podcast 🎧

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#chicago #art #shopsmall

24 years ago, Tim Gillengerten turned his everyday urban surroundings into art. What came out of his first idea was a desire to explore his new city through a unique lens. His vision blossomed into a retail operation with 2 locations, 23 employees, and a massive online presence that spreads Chicago round’ the globe.

To hear Tim’s entrepreneurial story, listen to this week’s sip with me podcast 🎧

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#chicago #art #shopsmall

We all have that one friend…

Perfect for the holidays, get this Chicago Parking Ticket card and many others unique to Chicago from @transitees

Hear some of the brainstorming and creative process behind their popular products on this week’s “sip with me” podcast”!
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#chicago #humor #funny #card #greetingcards

We all have that one friend…

Perfect for the holidays, get this Chicago Parking Ticket card and many others unique to Chicago from @transitees

Hear some of the brainstorming and creative process behind their popular products on this week’s “sip with me” podcast”!
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#chicago #humor #funny #card #greetingcards

And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it, and I stop at Transit Tees for all my holiday shopping 🛍️

Transit Tees takes visuals from Chicago’s metropolitan landscape, iconic brands, and cultural landmarks and turns them into the most epic products, clothing, and decor!

We chat in-store with Tim Gillengerten, Owner and Creative Director, who in 2001, founded the business and is still creating local treasures to this day! We hear the founding story, which includes inspo from Chicago’s “L”. Plus, discover how he and his team of 23 create stunning products, like a map of all our Chicago neighborhoods and a Malört drinking game!

Hear what it’s like to collab with famous brands like Portillo’s and discover the stories behind their most popular products! Tim also shares some great advice for other entrepreneurs and small businesses!

We take the express train to end with rapid fire, learning Tim’s dream collab and his favorite holiday gift ever!

Listen to our full interview where you get podcasts! Search “sip with me”.

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#chicago #holidays #smallbusiness #entrpreneur #transit #city #transportation #travel #neighborhoods #explore #city #citylife #midwest #illinois #chicagogram

And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it, and I stop at Transit Tees for all my holiday shopping 🛍️

Transit Tees takes visuals from Chicago’s metropolitan landscape, iconic brands, and cultural landmarks and turns them into the most epic products, clothing, and decor!

We chat in-store with Tim Gillengerten, Owner and Creative Director, who in 2001, founded the business and is still creating local treasures to this day! We hear the founding story, which includes inspo from Chicago’s “L”. Plus, discover how he and his team of 23 create stunning products, like a map of all our Chicago neighborhoods and a Malört drinking game!

Hear what it’s like to collab with famous brands like Portillo’s and discover the stories behind their most popular products! Tim also shares some great advice for other entrepreneurs and small businesses!

We take the express train to end with rapid fire, learning Tim’s dream collab and his favorite holiday gift ever!

Listen to our full interview where you get podcasts! Search “sip with me”.

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#chicago #holidays #smallbusiness #entrpreneur #transit #city #transportation #travel #neighborhoods #explore #city #citylife #midwest #illinois #chicagogram

Welcome to Le Jardin de Cacao 🎅🍫

This fabulously huge advent calendar is part holiday countdown, part collectors item! With lights, music, and enough chocolate to feed a family, this advent calendar is sure to stun holiday guests and bring the family together each day for a unique Vosges treat!

Hear the fully story about the advent calendar on the sip with me podcast and get yours today in time for your own holiday countdown!

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#adventcalendar #chocolate #holidays #christmas #holiday #home #christmasmagic #holidayvibes #chocolatelovers

Welcome to Le Jardin de Cacao 🎅🍫

This fabulously huge advent calendar is part holiday countdown, part collectors item! With lights, music, and enough chocolate to feed a family, this advent calendar is sure to stun holiday guests and bring the family together each day for a unique Vosges treat!

Hear the fully story about the advent calendar on the sip with me podcast and get yours today in time for your own holiday countdown!

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#adventcalendar #chocolate #holidays #christmas #holiday #home #christmasmagic #holidayvibes #chocolatelovers

Only in Chicago 😂

We had so much fun chatting with @vosgeshautchocolat about how they come up with exotic flavors and innovative ingredient pairings! Things got a bit out of hand though when Aaron pitched a Chicago Italian Beef Chocolate Truffle… is it a bad idea, or so Chicago that it just might work… Listen to our full interview wherever you play podcasts 🍫

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#food #chocolate #ingredients #flavors #chocolatetruffles #chocolatelovers #italianbeef

Only in Chicago 😂

We had so much fun chatting with @vosgeshautchocolat about how they come up with exotic flavors and innovative ingredient pairings! Things got a bit out of hand though when Aaron pitched a Chicago Italian Beef Chocolate Truffle… is it a bad idea, or so Chicago that it just might work… Listen to our full interview wherever you play podcasts 🍫

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#food #chocolate #ingredients #flavors #chocolatetruffles #chocolatelovers #italianbeef

Why we love @vosgeshautchocolat in 60 seconds 🍫💝

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#chocolate #chicago #food #chocolatier #chocolatetruffles #smashingpumpkins #adventcalendar #dessert #indulgence #treat #tasty #chocolates

Why we love @vosgeshautchocolat in 60 seconds 🍫💝

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#chocolate #chicago #food #chocolatier #chocolatetruffles #smashingpumpkins #adventcalendar #dessert #indulgence #treat #tasty #chocolates

Chicago’s “Chocolate Temple” is a wonderland of holiday tastes, sights, and indulgent delicacies. Vosges Haut-Chocolat is our sweet treat pick for the 2025 holiday season 🎁

Known for truffles, exotic flavor pairings, and an absolutely HUGE annual advent calendar, Vosges has been treating Chicago & the world to sumptuous crafted treats for almost three decades 🍫

We dipped into the chocolatey world of wonder with Ash Mishler & Jen Hockey, learning the history of Vosges, what makes their chocolate unique (they have their own proprietary blend cacao, so cool), and we heard about how they land on some of their exotic flavor pairings! From olive oil, to curry, to ginger, customers can travel the world by chocolate ✈️

They share about their newly released collaboration with @smashingpumpkins, which includes vegan chocolate bars crafted to pair with specific songs for an experiential tasting- a “sensory symphony” as they call it! We discuss what it takes to pull off an epic collaboration like this!

To end, we bite into rapid fire, discovering Ash & Jen’s favorite Vosges chocolate of all time and what they didn’t expect when they signed up to work with chocolate!

Listen to our conversation wherever you get podcasts!

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#chocolate #chocolatelovers #chocolatier #confections #dessert #adventcalendar #chocolatetruffle #chicago

Chicago’s “Chocolate Temple” is a wonderland of holiday tastes, sights, and indulgent delicacies. Vosges Haut-Chocolat is our sweet treat pick for the 2025 holiday season 🎁

Known for truffles, exotic flavor pairings, and an absolutely HUGE annual advent calendar, Vosges has been treating Chicago & the world to sumptuous crafted treats for almost three decades 🍫

We dipped into the chocolatey world of wonder with Ash Mishler & Jen Hockey, learning the history of Vosges, what makes their chocolate unique (they have their own proprietary blend cacao, so cool), and we heard about how they land on some of their exotic flavor pairings! From olive oil, to curry, to ginger, customers can travel the world by chocolate ✈️

They share about their newly released collaboration with @smashingpumpkins, which includes vegan chocolate bars crafted to pair with specific songs for an experiential tasting- a “sensory symphony” as they call it! We discuss what it takes to pull off an epic collaboration like this!

To end, we bite into rapid fire, discovering Ash & Jen’s favorite Vosges chocolate of all time and what they didn’t expect when they signed up to work with chocolate!

Listen to our conversation wherever you get podcasts!

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#chocolate #chocolatelovers #chocolatier #confections #dessert #adventcalendar #chocolatetruffle #chicago

Hot Dog Rapid Fire with @viennabeef 🌭🔥

Listen to the full round of questions on the sip with me podcast 🎧
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#hotdog #chicago #food #foodie #viennabeef #hotdogs #frenchfries #explore #reels #foodreels #rapidfire

Hot Dog Rapid Fire with @viennabeef 🌭🔥

Listen to the full round of questions on the sip with me podcast 🎧
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#hotdog #chicago #food #foodie #viennabeef #hotdogs #frenchfries #explore #reels #foodreels #rapidfire

Made with love in Chicago 🫶🌭

We were surprised to learn how much goes into making this American classic! From secret seasoning blends to hand crafted touches, Vienna Beef really does make the best dogs around!

Hear the entire process and all about the history of the hot dog on this week’s sip with me podcast 🎧🌭

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#hotdog #hotdogs #chicago #food #foodies #howitsmade #culinary #explore #foodreels #bbq #holiday

Made with love in Chicago 🫶🌭

We were surprised to learn how much goes into making this American classic! From secret seasoning blends to hand crafted touches, Vienna Beef really does make the best dogs around!

Hear the entire process and all about the history of the hot dog on this week’s sip with me podcast 🎧🌭

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#hotdog #hotdogs #chicago #food #foodies #howitsmade #culinary #explore #foodreels #bbq #holiday

And when I’m back in Chicago, I need @viennabeef 🌭

We’re joined by Maizy Lind, Marketing Coordinator, who serves up the bunbelievable history of Vienna Beef and the Chicago Style Hot Dog! Hear about roots to the Chicago Columbian Exposition and the poppy seeded popularity boom that came from the Maxwell Street Market.

Maizy talks about how their dogs are made, why so many ma & pop stands trust Vienna Beef, and what’s in their catalog of products beyond hot dogs- there’s A LOT 👀

We end with “Let’s Be Frank” where Maizy tells us her favorite hot dog topping, how she likes her french fries, and what she most loves about Vienna Beef!

Serve up Vienna Beef this holiday season while you listen to our interview, out now wherever you get podcasts!

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#hotdogs #italianbeef #viennabeef #chicago #food #sausage #foodies

And when I’m back in Chicago, I need @viennabeef 🌭

We’re joined by Maizy Lind, Marketing Coordinator, who serves up the bunbelievable history of Vienna Beef and the Chicago Style Hot Dog! Hear about roots to the Chicago Columbian Exposition and the poppy seeded popularity boom that came from the Maxwell Street Market.

Maizy talks about how their dogs are made, why so many ma & pop stands trust Vienna Beef, and what’s in their catalog of products beyond hot dogs- there’s A LOT 👀

We end with “Let’s Be Frank” where Maizy tells us her favorite hot dog topping, how she likes her french fries, and what she most loves about Vienna Beef!

Serve up Vienna Beef this holiday season while you listen to our interview, out now wherever you get podcasts!

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#hotdogs #italianbeef #viennabeef #chicago #food #sausage #foodies

Happy Halloween from Maleficent and Trevor!! 🧙‍♀️👻

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#halloween #costume #maleficent

Happy Halloween from Maleficent and Trevor!! 🧙‍♀️👻

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#halloween #costume #maleficent

Halloween Hot Take: Pumpkin Pie is so overrated 🎃

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#halloween #pumpkinpie #autumn #food #thanksgiving #pie

Halloween Hot Take: Pumpkin Pie is so overrated 🎃

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#halloween #pumpkinpie #autumn #food #thanksgiving #pie

The perfect fall treat does exist 😍

The Affy Tapple Apple Crisp Old Fashioned Donut has returned at Stan’s Donuts in Chicago! Now that the temps are finally falling and Halloween is basically here, you need no excuse to go get your sweet treat today!!!

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#fall #autumn #halloween #treat #sweets #donut #snack #foodie #food #donutshop #caramel #caramelapple #chicago #stansdonuts #affytapple

The perfect fall treat does exist 😍

The Affy Tapple Apple Crisp Old Fashioned Donut has returned at Stan’s Donuts in Chicago! Now that the temps are finally falling and Halloween is basically here, you need no excuse to go get your sweet treat today!!!

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#fall #autumn #halloween #treat #sweets #donut #snack #foodie #food #donutshop #caramel #caramelapple #chicago #stansdonuts #affytapple

Candle Rapid Fire with @witchcitywicks!

Hear all about some of Liz Frazier’s Salem favorites and personal candle choices in our episode from September 29th!

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#salem #candles #candle #candlelover #halloween #home #homefragrance #fall #autumn #candleshop

Candle Rapid Fire with @witchcitywicks!

Hear all about some of Liz Frazier’s Salem favorites and personal candle choices in our episode from September 29th!

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#salem #candles #candle #candlelover #halloween #home #homefragrance #fall #autumn #candleshop

Scaring @thebrewed with some surprise spooky rapid fire 🔥👻

Listen to our episode to hear all the spooky answers from this horror-themed coffee shop in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood! The perfect spooky season spot to grab a hauntingly hot coffee or bring your laptop to eat away at your inbox faster than a zombie would eat you 🧟‍♂️

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#chicago #halloween #spookyseason #coffe #horror #horrorcollector #scarymovies #cafe

Scaring @thebrewed with some surprise spooky rapid fire 🔥👻

Listen to our episode to hear all the spooky answers from this horror-themed coffee shop in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood! The perfect spooky season spot to grab a hauntingly hot coffee or bring your laptop to eat away at your inbox faster than a zombie would eat you 🧟‍♂️

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#chicago #halloween #spookyseason #coffe #horror #horrorcollector #scarymovies #cafe

Tasting our way through Scotland & England 🇬🇧🍫 A proper snack tour filled with biscuits, chocolate, and a few questionable choices! 😂

Which one would you try first? 🍪

 #SnackReel #BritishSnacks #UKCandy #FoodieTravel #FunnyReel #ScottishSnacks

Tasting our way through Scotland & England 🇬🇧🍫 A proper snack tour filled with biscuits, chocolate, and a few questionable choices! 😂

Which one would you try first? 🍪

 #SnackReel #BritishSnacks #UKCandy #FoodieTravel #FunnyReel #ScottishSnacks

It’s scary how much the Owners at @thebrewed are able to fit into their horror-themed cafe!

What makes this a must-visit spot during spooky season is their personal collection of movie memorabilia and posters. The perfect blend of 90’s nostalgia and movie magic await!

Visit them in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood!

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#coffee #coffeeshop #halloween #horror #scary #horrorfilm #movie #film #spooky #chicago #collection #collector

It’s scary how much the Owners at @thebrewed are able to fit into their horror-themed cafe!

What makes this a must-visit spot during spooky season is their personal collection of movie memorabilia and posters. The perfect blend of 90’s nostalgia and movie magic await!

Visit them in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood!

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#coffee #coffeeshop #halloween #horror #scary #horrorfilm #movie #film #spooky #chicago #collection #collector

Brew up something scary tasty at this horror-themed coffee shop in Chicago 🧟‍♂️☕️

The Brewed is located in Avondale and features spookily delicious coffee/tea and decor featuring tons of horror movie posters, memorabilia, and frightful vibes!

We meet Co-Owner Jason Deuchler, who tells us the founding story, what they do special for spooky season, and why they went with a horror theme!

Plus, we find out about their Halloween Block Party on October 12th, 11am-8pm! BYOB (Bring Your Own Bones)!

Visit them at 2843 N Milwaukee Ave

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#coffee #coffeeshop #halloween #horror #scary #horrorfilm #movie #film #spooky #chicago

Brew up something scary tasty at this horror-themed coffee shop in Chicago 🧟‍♂️☕️

The Brewed is located in Avondale and features spookily delicious coffee/tea and decor featuring tons of horror movie posters, memorabilia, and frightful vibes!

We meet Co-Owner Jason Deuchler, who tells us the founding story, what they do special for spooky season, and why they went with a horror theme!

Plus, we find out about their Halloween Block Party on October 12th, 11am-8pm! BYOB (Bring Your Own Bones)!

Visit them at 2843 N Milwaukee Ave

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#coffee #coffeeshop #halloween #horror #scary #horrorfilm #movie #film #spooky #chicago

Stan’s Donuts & Affy Tapple are besties IRL 👩‍❤️‍👨

Featuring an apple crisp old fashioned, topped with rich butter vanilla caramel and salted peanuts, you & your bestie will have to decide who’s the Donut and the Affy Tapple 🤭

Get the epic collab donut through October 31 in-store, online, and via the app!

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#food #donut #caramelapple #donuts #autumn #october #treat #coffee #donutshop #stansdonuts #affytapple #chicago

Stan’s Donuts & Affy Tapple are besties IRL ��👩‍❤️‍👨

Featuring an apple crisp old fashioned, topped with rich butter vanilla caramel and salted peanuts, you & your bestie will have to decide who’s the Donut and the Affy Tapple 🤭

Get the epic collab donut through October 31 in-store, online, and via the app!

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#food #donut #caramelapple #donuts #autumn #october #treat #coffee #donutshop #stansdonuts #affytapple #chicago

How to brew up the witchiest candles 🧙‍♀️

Hear from Liz Frazier of Salem’s @witchcitywicks who discusses how they brainstorm, create, and ultimately select their candles 🕯️

From Salem scents to Halloween nostalgia, the company has candles that will happily haunt your home year round 🏠

Listen to the full interview wherever you get podcasts! Search “sip with me”!

Visit Witch City Wicks in Salem or shop them online! Support small & local business!

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#candles #halloween #witches #home #fragrance #scent #fall #autumn #salem #spooky #candle

How to brew up the witchiest candles 🧙‍♀️

Hear from Liz Frazier of Salem’s @witchcitywicks who discusses how they brainstorm, create, and ultimately select their candles 🕯️

From Salem scents to Halloween nostalgia, the company has candles that will happily haunt your home year round 🏠

Listen to the full interview wherever you get podcasts! Search “sip with me”!

Visit Witch City Wicks in Salem or shop them online! Support small & local business!

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#candles #halloween #witches #home #fragrance #scent #fall #autumn #salem #spooky #candle

OCTOBER HAS LANDED! 😱🧙‍♀️🧹🕯️

How do Salem’s very own handle the busiest time of the year? Liz Frazier of @witchcitywicks chats spooky season secrets on how to prep for over 1 million visitors in a single month!

Not one of the lucky million visitors in Salem this October? Bring Salem to you by ordering a Witch City Wicks candle! Shop online or gift their “candle of the month” club now!

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#candles #halloween #witches #home #fragrance #scent #fall #autumn #salem #spooky #candle #massachusetts

OCTOBER HAS LANDED! 😱🧙‍♀️🧹🕯️

How do Salem’s very own handle the busiest time of the year? Liz Frazier of @witchcitywicks chats spooky season secrets on how to prep for over 1 million visitors in a single month!

Not one of the lucky million visitors in Salem this October? Bring Salem to you by ordering a Witch City Wicks candle! Shop online or gift their “candle of the month” club now!

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#candles #halloween #witches #home #fragrance #scent #fall #autumn #salem #spooky #candle #massachusetts

celebrating ioanna’s big 3️⃣1️⃣ @bavettessteakhouse 🥩🍗🎂

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#steakhouse #restaurant #chicago #food

celebrating ioanna’s big 3️⃣1️⃣ @bavettessteakhouse 🥩🍗🎂

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#steakhouse #restaurant #chicago #food

Straight from the source ! 👻

A @nightlyspirits ghost tour guide shares her own spine chilling story of a ghost encounter!

Nightly spirits operates two different tours in Chicago, one in Lincoln Park and one downtown. Plus, they operate tours in many cities nationwide, so you can get your spooky fix anytime!

Hear more ghost stories from Katie and find out about some crazy Chicago ghost history on this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#ghost #haunted #spooky #halloween #scarystories #haunting #ghosttour

Straight from the source ! 👻

A @nightlyspirits ghost tour guide shares her own spine chilling story of a ghost encounter!

Nightly spirits operates two different tours in Chicago, one in Lincoln Park and one downtown. Plus, they operate tours in many cities nationwide, so you can get your spooky fix anytime!

Hear more ghost stories from Katie and find out about some crazy Chicago ghost history on this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#ghost #haunted #spooky #halloween #scarystories #haunting #ghosttour

30,000 graves once dotted the landscape of Chicago’s quiet & quaint Lincoln Park 🪦

Learn more above Chicago’s ghostly history- from the Great Chicago Fire to John Dillinger’s Alley, on this week’s sip with me podcast. In conversation with Katie Stuck, Nightly Spirit’s Lead Tour Guide 👻

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#ghost #haunted #scary #spooky #halloween #ghoststories #chicago #history #ghosttour

30,000 graves once dotted the landscape of Chicago’s quiet & quaint Lincoln Park 🪦

Learn more above Chicago’s ghostly history- from the Great Chicago Fire to John Dillinger’s Alley, on this week’s sip with me podcast. In conversation with Katie Stuck, Nightly Spirit’s Lead Tour Guide 👻

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#ghost #haunted #scary #spooky #halloween #ghoststories #chicago #history #ghosttour

It’s spooky season on the podcast, so we’re starting off with two kinds of spirits 👻👻🍸🍸

We sat down with Katie Stuck, Lead Tour Guide for Nightly Spirits Haunted Ghost Tours & Pub Crawls , to uncover the haunted history, ghostly legends, and spirited nightlife woven into the streets of the Windy City. From eerie encounters in historic pubs to bone-chilling tales that lurk behind Chicago’s most iconic landmarks, Katie shares stories even locals don’t know 🪦

Learn about the tour company, which focuses on smaller, intimate group sizes and amazing haunted local bars and historic sites. With tours nationwide, you are sure to have a hauntedly good time no matter where you go!

We end this haunting episode with a special round of rapid fire covering everything from the most haunted place in Chicago to Katie’s favorite ghost movie of all time, and MORE!

Listen to all her ghostly tales on the episode and book a tour at the link in our bio! We cannot reccomend enough!! Happy Haunting!
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#ghosts #halloween #haunted #ghoststory #horror #chicago #haunting #spooky #ghosttour

It’s spooky season on the podcast, so we’re starting off with two kinds of spirits 👻👻🍸🍸

We sat down with Katie Stuck, Lead Tour Guide for Nightly Spirits Haunted Ghost Tours & Pub Crawls , to uncover the haunted history, ghostly legends, and spirited nightlife woven into the streets of the Windy City. From eerie encounters in historic pubs to bone-chilling tales that lurk behind Chicago’s most iconic landmarks, Katie shares stories even locals don’t know 🪦

Learn about the tour company, which focuses on smaller, intimate group sizes and amazing haunted local bars and historic sites. With tours nationwide, you are sure to have a hauntedly good time no matter where you go!

We end this haunting episode with a special round of rapid fire covering everything from the most haunted place in Chicago to Katie’s favorite ghost movie of all time, and MORE!

Listen to all her ghostly tales on the episode and book a tour at the link in our bio! We cannot reccomend enough!! Happy Haunting!
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#ghosts #halloween #haunted #ghoststory #horror #chicago #haunting #spooky #ghosttour

We’re all team TWIHARD! But we’re extra Team Trey this week as he makes his return to @twihardthemusical, now through September 28th @apollo_theater_chicago

Meet Trey and hear his thoughts on the show’s standout moments in this week’s episode of the sip with me podcast!

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#twighlight #twihard #musical #theatre #comedy #twihards #chicago

We’re all team TWIHARD! But we’re extra Team Trey this week as he makes his return to @twihardthemusical, now through September 28th @apollo_theater_chicago

Meet Trey and hear his thoughts on the show’s standout moments in this week’s episode of the sip with me podcast!

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#twighlight #twihard #musical #theatre #comedy #twihards #chicago

Trey has something for you to sink your teeth into @twihardthemusical!🧛🐺

In honor of National Twighlighters Day and to kick off our 2025 Spooky Season, we sat down with Trey Plutnicki, one of the original cast members in TWIHARD! A Twighlight Musical Parody, who is making his twi-umphant return for the shows extended run!

Originating at Chicago’s Otherworld Theatre, the show’s current run takes it to the historic Apollo Theatre, where we sat down with Trey to talk all things Twighlight, fandom, and what audiences can expect when they come for a howling good time.

Known for appearances on Squid Game: The Challenge, Netflix’s Battlecamp, and his many Chicago Theatrical roles, Trey dishes on how he brings parts of himself into the show, including an iconic tap battle, and shares how the show has evolved since it first premiered. As an original cast member, Trey speaks to why the fandom is so strong and how the show perfectly blends actual Twighlight plot with modern comedic relief.

We end with rapid fire, discovering Trey’s favorite line from the show and that Aaron is neither Team Edward nor Jacob, but instead pledges allegiance to Team Trey!

See Twihard now through September 28th at The Apollo Theatre. Use promo code TIX25 for 25% off shows through 9/21!

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#twighlight #theatre #musical #parody #twighlighters #chicago #musicaltheatre #music

Trey has something for you to sink your teeth into @twihardthemusical!🧛🐺

In honor of National Twighlighters Day and to kick off our 2025 Spooky Season, we sat down with Trey Plutnicki, one of the original cast members in TWIHARD! A Twighlight Musical Parody, who is making his twi-umphant return for the shows extended run!

Originating at Chicago’s Otherworld Theatre, the show’s current run takes it to the historic Apollo Theatre, where we sat down with Trey to talk all things Twighlight, fandom, and what audiences can expect when they come for a howling good time.

Known for appearances on Squid Game: The Challenge, Netflix’s Battlecamp, and his many Chicago Theatrical roles, Trey dishes on how he brings parts of himself into the show, including an iconic tap battle, and shares how the show has evolved since it first premiered. As an original cast member, Trey speaks to why the fandom is so strong and how the show perfectly blends actual Twighlight plot with modern comedic relief.

We end with rapid fire, discovering Trey’s favorite line from the show and that Aaron is neither Team Edward nor Jacob, but instead pledges allegiance to Team Trey!

See Twihard now through September 28th at The Apollo Theatre. Use promo code TIX25 for 25% off shows through 9/21!

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#twighlight #theatre #musical #parody #twighlighters #chicago #musicaltheatre #music

Woof-fired rapid fire with @mapleandash icons Chef Danny Grant & Christina Demas 🔥🔥🔥

Hear their full answers on this week’s episode of the sip with me podcast 🎧🥩🍸

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#steak #steakhouse #food #foodie #restaurant #chicago #drinks #grilling #michelinstar #eminem

Woof-fired rapid fire with @mapleandash icons Chef Danny Grant & Christina Demas 🔥🔥🔥

Hear their full answers on this week’s episode of the sip with me podcast 🎧🥩🍸

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#steak #steakhouse #food #foodie #restaurant #chicago #drinks #grilling #michelinstar #eminem

Christina Demas of @mapleandash talks cocktail trends, including elevated mocktails, and her ever changing menu at the famous Chicago steakhouse! Plus, Chef Danny Grant talks his food menu and what he’s cooking in the fire this season.

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#food #cocktails #chicago #foodie #restaurant #steak #wine #drinks #chef

Christina Demas of @mapleandash talks cocktail trends, including elevated mocktails, and her ever changing menu at the famous Chicago steakhouse! Plus, Chef Danny Grant talks his food menu and what he’s cooking in the fire this season.

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#food #cocktails #chicago #foodie #restaurant #steak #wine #drinks #chef

Best of both worlds @canopychiloop 👔😎

This downtown Chicago hotel blends luxurious amenities with cozy vibes and chill atmosphere. Thegoal here is to make you feel local, and by extension make you feel like a local!

Liz Lraft, Complex General Manager & Chief Enthusiast, shares how they do it on the dip with me podcast!

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#hotel #local #vacation #travel #explore #outfit #ootd #grw #transformation

Best of both worlds @canopychiloop 👔😎

This downtown Chicago hotel blends luxurious amenities with cozy vibes and chill atmosphere. Thegoal here is to make you feel local, and by extension make you feel like a local!

Liz Lraft, Complex General Manager & Chief Enthusiast, shares how they do it on the dip with me podcast!

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#hotel #local #vacation #travel #explore #outfit #ootd #grw #transformation

Five facts about @canopychiloop Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Chicago!

This hotel offers history, locality, luxury, and amazing food/views! Aka it has it all 😍

Learn about the property’s many amenities and discover some of its rich history on this week’s episode of the sip with me podcast! Listen wherever you stream pods!

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#chicago #hotel #travel #vacation #hotelroom #architecture #hiltonhotels #canopybyhilton #explore

Five facts about @canopychiloop Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Chicago!

This hotel offers history, locality, luxury, and amazing food/views! Aka it has it all 😍

Learn about the property’s many amenities and discover some of its rich history on this week’s episode of the sip with me podcast! Listen wherever you stream pods!

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#chicago #hotel #travel #vacation #hotelroom #architecture #hiltonhotels #canopybyhilton #explore

Taylor & Travis: Chicago’s Version 💕

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#chicago #taylorswift #chicagoland #illinois #swift

Taylor & Travis: Chicago’s Version 💕

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#chicago #taylorswift #chicagoland #illinois #swift

25 years of “feel good” Chicago PR and a discussion on the state of hospitality in the city! Meet Noreen Heron, Founder & CEO of @heronagency

Noreen founded her firm in 2000 and has built it into one of the nation’s leading lifestyle communications agencies. We chat about her many adventures and the cool projects she’s had along the way.

We discuss the state of hospitality in Chicago what trends she sees in local business. Plus, an update on Chicagoland’s thousands of restaurants!

We end with PR rapid fire, learning if she has a dream client and what advice she’d give for us if in a PR crisis!

Play our episode now wherever you get podcasts! And discover past Heron client episodes in the episode notes!

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#publicrelations #hospitality #chicago

25 years of “feel good” Chicago PR and a discussion on the state of hospitality in the city! Meet Noreen Heron, Founder & CEO of @heronagency

Noreen founded her firm in 2000 and has built it into one of the nation’s leading lifestyle communications agencies. We chat about her many adventures and the cool projects she’s had along the way.

We discuss the state of hospitality in Chicago what trends she sees in local business. Plus, an update on Chicagoland’s thousands of restaurants!

We end with PR rapid fire, learning if she has a dream client and what advice she’d give for us if in a PR crisis!

Play our episode now wherever you get podcasts! And discover past Heron client episodes in the episode notes!

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#publicrelations #hospitality #chicago

Chicago Deep Dish layered onto a bite size kettle chip 🍕😳🤤😋

From the buttery crust, to the thick mozzarella, and the chunky tomatoe sauce, it’s all thereeeeee!

Hear how @localstylechips crammed all this Chicago ooey gooey goodness onto one chip in this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#food #foodie #pizza #deepdish #chicago #cheese #foodscience #pizzagram #tastetest #asmreating

Chicago Deep Dish layered onto a bite size kettle chip 🍕😳🤤😋

From the buttery crust, to the thick mozzarella, and the chunky tomatoe sauce, it’s all thereeeeee!

Hear how @localstylechips crammed all this Chicago ooey gooey goodness onto one chip in this week’s sip with me podcast!

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#food #foodie #pizza #deepdish #chicago #cheese #foodscience #pizzagram #tastetest #asmreating

They ate with this one 🍽️👗😮‍💨

Hear the full story of how Tukii’s viral dress and Laura’s iconic chips made their way to the James Beard Awards as one on this week’s episode of Sip with Me!

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#dress #fashion #food #chips #redcarpet #chicago #design #style #culinary #chefs #jamesbeard

They ate with this one 🍽️👗😮‍💨

Hear the full story of how Tukii’s viral dress and Laura’s iconic chips made their way to the James Beard Awards as one on this week’s episode of Sip with Me!

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#dress #fashion #food #chips #redcarpet #chicago #design #style #culinary #chefs #jamesbeard

LOCAL STYLE CHIPS OPENS A BAG ON THE SIP WITH ME PODCAST! 🌭🎙️🍕🌆

Laura Gardner channeled true entrepreneurial spirit when she used her corporate layoff to gift the city of Chicago with its most iconic foodie invention in years, Local Style Chips!

Available in Chicago Hot Dog, Deep Dish, Italian Beef, Hot Giardiniera, and Regular Salted, these kettle style chips will leave you feeling like you just bit into your favorite Chicago classics!

Hear her founding story and discover how she drew inspiration from Japanese culture on her honeymoon! Plus, how she landed on her 5 flavors and what it takes to craft the complex layers of each bag.

Laura also shares why Chicago is so special when it comes to food and community.

We end with rapid fire, learning which chip goes well with champagne and what Laura’s dream flavor is!

To secure your own chips and listen to our conversation, crunch on over to the link in our bio!

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#chips #snacks #food #chicago #potatochips #foodie #hotdog #pizza #italianbeef

LOCAL STYLE CHIPS OPENS A BAG ON THE SIP WITH ME PODCAST! 🌭🎙️🍕🌆

Laura Gardner channeled true entrepreneurial spirit when she used her corporate layoff to gift the city of Chicago with its most iconic foodie invention in years, Local Style Chips!

Available in Chicago Hot Dog, Deep Dish, Italian Beef, Hot Giardiniera, and Regular Salted, these kettle style chips will leave you feeling like you just bit into your favorite Chicago classics!

Hear her founding story and discover how she drew inspiration from Japanese culture on her honeymoon! Plus, how she landed on her 5 flavors and what it takes to craft the complex layers of each bag.

Laura also shares why Chicago is so special when it comes to food and community.

We end with rapid fire, learning which chip goes well with champagne and what Laura’s dream flavor is!

To secure your own chips and listen to our conversation, crunch on over to the link in our bio!

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#chips #snacks #food #chicago #potatochips #foodie #hotdog #pizza #italianbeef

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