Illinois Governor JB Pritzker made a bold declaration on Twitter in the leadup to the DNC: “Excited to announce Malört as the unofficial shot of the Democratic National Convention.” In the tweet, Pritzker shared a brief clip of his interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, in which he extolled the virtues of this liqueur well-known to Chicagoans. “You come to Chicago, you have to have a shot of Malört,” he said. “I’m not saying it’s the best-tasting liqueur, I’m just saying it’s the one that if you want to prove your mettle you’ve got to have a short of Malöt.” Then…

Support trulyindependent journalismOur mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.Find out moreBeyoncé has announced a new American whiskey line in partnership with Moët Hennessy. After launching a chart-topping country album and haircare line, the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer has another venture lined up, having partnered with LVMH subsidiary Moët Hennessy for an American whiskey label called SirDavis. Her collaboration with Moët Hennessy comes a few years after the LVMH subsidiary bought a 50 percent stake in Armand de…

Food and drink manufacturers’ output increased at the fastest rate of any monitored sector in July on the back of growing demand, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker. In July, food and drink manufacturing registered 59.2 on the Tracker’s measure of output growth (vs. 56.9 in June) – the fastest growth rate of any of the 14 sectors monitored. This was supported by demand growth that was the strongest of any manufacturing sector (55.4 in July vs. 60.3 in June). A reading on the Tracker above 50.0 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50.0 indicates contraction. Overall,…

I hate most kinds of shopping, but I love a shoppy shop.  If you aren’t familiar with the term designer Neil Shankar coined on TikTok in 2022, you’re probably at least familiar with the vibe. Shoppy shops tend to be pretty small, stocked with intricately curated and highly designed independent goods and sundries—often locally made—and usually have at least a few perishable snacky snacks (and there’s almost always tinned fish).  In Little Italy, it’s Home Ec. In University Heights, Clos is building Fintastic Provisions. And in North Park, Tablespoon is almost ready to open. Logan Mitchell and Gary McIntire, the…

This week in 417 foodie news, we’ve got some events to mark in your calendar and a new place for lunch in Ozark.Upcoming event supports men’s mental healthNot’cho Ordinary Taco in Nixa’s 14 Mill Market, 203 E. Mount Vernon St., is hosting an event to support and bring awareness to men’s mental health. “Speedo’s Burrito’s (For Men’s Mental Health” will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 30.Not’cho Ordinary Taco will offer three types of burritos with a “portion of the proceeds going to support men’s mental health,” according to the Facebook event page, and will raffle off…

AB InBev has seen demand for zero-alcohol brews rising among residents of some Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, according to Jason Warner, its chief executive officer for Europe and the Middle East. Sales to tourists and expatriates have also grown.A bottle of Corona Cero, a non-alcoholic beer manufactured by AB InBev. The brewer launched its flagship zero-alcohol beer in Saudi Arabia this year. Photo: BloombergAB InBev launched its flagship alcohol-free beer, Corona Cero, in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2024. Announcing the planned launch in September 2023, Brian Perkins, AB InBev’s head of Western Europe, said Corona…

The inquest into Hannah’s death heard at the time of her reaction, allergen training for new Costa staff involved a series of online modules that could be accessed at home and a quiz which trainees had to pass.In her conclusion, assistant coroner Dr Shirley Radcliffe said: “The root cause of this death is a failure to follow the processes in place to discuss allergies combined with a failure of communication between the mother and the barista.”Costa Coffee said it had listened to everything the coroner has said and will assess any further reports.But, speaking outside East London Coroner’s Court following…

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A seaside spot in Pembrokeshire has been named among the UK’s best for food and drink.From St Andrews in Scotland and Llandudno in North Wales to Fowey in Cornwall, Which? has come up with a list of the best seaside towns/cities in the UK for food and drink.The results are based off a survey of around 5,000 of the consumer watchdogs members.Introducing the list, Which? said: “The food available at the British seaside has improved hugely.Best beaches in the UK”There’s now somewhere special to eat in every part of the coastline – from St Andrews in Scotland to Fowey in Cornwall.”A total of 21 seaside towns…

This week on the SF food scene, Fikscue Craft Barbecue and Kayah by Burma Love are coming to the Chase Center’s Thrive City, and The Brixton is revamping its food menu.In case you missed the big news this week, Nopa is opening a seafood spot, called Nopa Fish, in the Ferry Building early next year. Nopa chef-owner Laurence Jossel is teaming up with well-respected fishmonger Water2Table and its owner Joe Conte to open the counter-service restaurant, which will also feature a fish market and grab-and-go meals, in the former San Francisco Fish Market space, also known as Suite 31.We have…