Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Explore all of our favorites at chicagoreader.com/food/reader-bites. The ...

Absinthe bitters are a distinctive, intriguing, and often misunderstood ingredient in the world of mixology. Essentially, they are a concentrated form of traditional absinthe, a famed spirit known for ...

It’s time to set the record straight on absinthe. Enough with the myths about green fairies and the fear about illegal swill. Absinthe is a delicious spirit with a rich history, end of story—er, make ...

Is there any distilled spirit with a more notorious reputation than absinthe? While many drinkers reach for bourbon, tequila, or Scotch, absinthe has been popular for centuries. Today, imbibers have ...