To the Riverwalk, for Wine and Beer and Sun and Things

To the Riverwalk, for Wine and Beer and Sun and Things
And Here Comes the World Series of Cocktail Competitions. Basically.
By Christine Pundavela

Wednesday

FROM PERKS

            Watches for Summer and Beyond

These watches are for summertime. And for telling time. And for any time between today and the end of time.
Because Morphic watches builds timepieces with an eye on the future, so they’ll fit in right now and in 2050. Which is closer than it sounds.

THREE CHEERS

            City Winery + Moody Tongue + Vodka = This Riverwalk Pop-Up

History lesson: the intersection of the Chicago River was where the city’s three original taverns first set
up shop back in the day. To celebrate, there’s a new pop-up happening there every other week this summer
involving local wine, beer and live music. And presumably a fair amount of joy.

Friday

BULGOGI OR BUST

            For Those About to Korean BBQ

And lo, the only Michelin-rated Korean barbecue spot in town opened a new outpost in River West, this time
with a full bar. And the people rejoiced and drank Korean rice wine and all was well. Anyway, enjoy.

Saturday

PITCH PERFECT

            Other Pitchfork After-Parties Need Not Apply

Pitchfork is back. You can spend the night telling everyone you’ve been listening to [insert cool indie
artist here] before everyone else. Or you can spend the night doing karaoke and drinking that frozen pink
stuff at the BellyQ after-party across the street. We trust you’ll do the right thing.

Sunday

TINY BUBBLES

            RM Champagne Finally Discovers Brunch After All These Years

Your favorite alley hideaway, RM Champagne Salon, has a secret. She likes brunch just as much as the next
girl. So come Sunday, she’ll launch her own. True to form, it’ll be a Parisian affair with croque-madame,
caviar toast and of course, Champagne. Hi there, mimosa bar.

FOR THE WIN

            Behold: The World Series of Cocktail Competitions. Basically.

This weekend, every bartender worth their salt in Logan Square is coming together for a friendly little
competition, and you get to reap the benefits. First, welcome cocktails from Lost Lake. Then, 12 bars
(Scofflaw, Estereo, Billy Sunday…) will throw down. You’ll be in there somewhere just sort of drinking
stuff.

What Else Is New

BALLERS

            Leonardo DiCaprio and Ansel Elgort Faced Off in an Epic Beach Volleyball Match

But who won? That’s what we’re trying to find out. Also, you may’ve noticed it’s warm outside.
Hence, the state of the scoop: 13 incredible advents in ice cream. And finally, before
you leave for your next big beach bonfire, make sure you check
out this handy-dandy toolkit. (Sorry for saying “handy-dandy” just now.)

Christine Pundavela takes pride in a perfect parallel parking job and has a habit of planning her next vacation while she’s on vacation. She also fancies herself a good cook despite the fact that she only does it twice a year.

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