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In this podcast we talk about all things surrounding the restaurant and bar industry. Tune in with us every couple of weeks to hear anything from beverage reviews, to stories about customers, and everything in-between. We look forward to sipping on something with you!
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In this episode, we catch up on the past couple of months and everything that’s been happening in the industry. We review the classic Yuengling, which is a newer addition to the area, and also give our thoughts on Eagle Rare 12-Year — a new and incredibly tasty bourbon. The customer of the month didn’t disappoint but it never does!! Thanks for joining us for this special episode!
In this episode, we dive into the latest hot topics in the beverage world. We start with the buzz around the 200% wine tariff—what does it mean for your favorite bottles and the industry at large? Then, we shift gears to celebrate the return of some seriously delicious food at Burger Social.
Next up, we highlight Maize + Mash’s Dive Bar Night—an event you won’t want to miss! We also discuss the booming trend of non-alcoholic beverages, with NA wine, liquor, and beer reporting massive sales.
For whiskey lovers, we feature Wilderness Trail’s Single Barrel from BBH. Finally, we wrap up with our Customer of the Week, a fun pick from a fellow GM in the area.
In this episode, we were thrilled to welcome a listener of the Sipping Social Podcast, Dr. Mike Gontarek. A published author in Nutritional Perspectives, Dr. Gontarek is board certified in clinical nutrition and a member of the American Chiropractic Association Council on Nutrition. Mike brought a fresh perspective to the table, offering his thoughts and personal experiences as we dove into some exciting beverages: the highly anticipated Hop Butcher collaboration and Russell's single barrel pick.
In this episode, we recap our live show featuring fantastic guests Blind Corner Brewing and Laws Whiskey. We dive into their unique offerings and share some great moments from the event. We also have a little fun at the expense of a harsh online reviewer, “misfit,” who didn’t exactly love our expertise. It’s a laid-back, entertaining episode full of laughs, good company, and a bit of playful roasting.
In this episode we explore the latest happenings in the local food and drink scene, including the closure of Maypole in Wheaton and exciting new spots like an Italian concept replacing Wok n Fire and Mosaic Kitchen & Cocktails in Geneva. We also discuss Blind Corner Brewing’s distribution launch, the Graceful Ordinary concept in Aurora, and the Walrus Room’s move next to Barrel and Rye. Plus, we feature Go Brewery’s THC-infused Easy Man beer and revisit the whiskey selections at Bottle Exchange.
The Sipping Social Podcast shines a spotlight on the Bourbon Belly Hospitality Group's John J. Bowman Single Barrel Pick, a standout whiskey choice for the season. We also taste Great Lake Christmas Ale (7.5% ABV), the perfect brew to get into the holiday spirit. Amid the hustle of Christmas shoppers, kids home from school, and last-minute party bookings, the Bourbon Belly team navigates it all with ease and humor. We recap the latest Laws Whiskey episode and the memorable Fine Whiskey and cocktail pairing dinner at Proof No. 5, while also celebrating sponsors Blind Corner Brewing and Laws Whiskey ahead of the upcoming live SSP show.
In this episode, we’re joined by a true pioneer in the whiskey world—Al Laws, the founder and owner of Laws Whiskey House, a renowned Colorado-based distillery that’s making waves with its hand-crafted, small-batch spirits. Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or just someone curious about the art of distilling, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Let’s go!
This episodes highlights include the launch of the stylish New Sipping Social hats and exciting news for servers and bartenders: a potential tax exemption on tips is on the horizon. In legal news, Panera Bread has settled a lawsuit linked to its "charged" lemonade. For drink enthusiasts, we tasted the Hard Truth Single Barrel Rye whiskey and Half Acre’s BBH Collab Midnight Raid beer. Our customer of the week is the notorious complainer who voices concerns before even being seated.
In this episode we had a great opportunity to interview the founder of Journeyman Distillery, Bill Welter. We sat down with him at a bustling restaurant called Maize+Mash in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The whiskey was tasty, the conversation event more tasty. Listen up and drink up with us in this special episode.
In this episode, we got to try the amazing Michter’s Barrel Strength Toasted Rye. It got high reviews from all who tried it. The Daisy Cutter 15 year Celebration tropical pale ale coming in at 5.2% abv was crushable. You can currently find it at Binny’s and The Beer Cellar in Glen Ellyn. Our resident podcast studio cat Willie made an appearance as well.
In this episode, we caught up on some fun restaurant news for the burbs. For the whiskey review we tried the James E Pepper that we all really liked! We also brought another seltzer on the show and they keep doing well. Shout out to Solemn Oath for making the City Water line. Listen up, drink up, and let's goooooo!!!
In this episode, we recapped the last couple weeks we were gone and the Michter's dinner at Proof no. 5. Don’t miss the next one! For the whiskey portion we tried the BBH single barrels from Elijah Craig that received some great reviews. They’re so freaking good you should buy some! We also brought the first ever seltz on the show and we loved it. Shout out to Penrose for the Lemon Seltz-up. Listen up, drink up, let's goooooo!!!
For this episode, we tried the whiskey bottles we exchanged for our holiday episode. Some great bottles were gifted that day. Johnny, where's yours? We also reviewed the Hidden Hand/Alarmist Brewing collaboration Bone(x9) Double Hazy IPA, so freaking good we could rap about it. Listen up, drink up. Let's go!!!
In this episode, we had the opportunity to record at Maize+Mash just before a private whiskey class was being held with Master Distiller and Partner of Hard Truth Distilling Co., Bryan Smith. We sipped on four of their best whiskeys and talked with Bryan about their process and the story behind Hard Truth whiskey.
Our 4th live show was full house at the Burger Social in Wheaton, IL. We hung out with the owners of Noon Whistle Brewing and got to try something very special they just put out. Everyone in the room also enjoyed some amazing pours from Old Elk Distillery. It was a great night!
On this episode, long time listener and first time caller Kevin Glass joins us as a co-host. We had a great time sipping on some 1620 Distilling Small Batch Bourbon and the Phase 3/BBH Collab Co-Pilot Hazy IPA. This our 69th episode and we kept it at a light “R” rating when it came to our immaturity, you’re welcome. Listen up, drink up and lets goooooo!!!
We sat down with Sean Josephs, Master Blender and Co-Founder of Pinhook to pick the next Bourbon Belly Hospitality single barrel rye live on the podcast! We learned a lot about Sean Josephs background and how Pinhook became a reality.
In this special holiday episode, we did our best to stay sober while we gifted our annual bottle exchange to each other. We also tried the most recent single barrel picks from the Bourbon Belly Hospitality Group. An Old Elk SB Wheated Bourbon and a Castle & Key SB Restoration Rye was loved by all. Our customer of the week was a celebrity who had dinner at Proof No. 5 that left us speechless and dry-eyed.
In this episode we had the pleasure of talking to Nick Ostapczuk (don't ask us how to pronounce it) from Porchlight Brewing out of Sacramento, CA. Nick recently joined the fast growing brewery and was thrown into the fire as their head brewer. We also tasted the new Four Roses single barrel Illinois and Chicago picks, tasty. Our customer of the week: The person who gets cut off at a private party by the host of the party, not the restaurant itself.
We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Master Distiller, Ian Stirsman from Ross & Squibb (MGP) and try some of their Remus and Rossville Union Rye whiskies. It was a great time!
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As a former server and a salon worker I depend on my tips. Even if I just buy drinks I always pay 20% or more and always in cash, I always appreciate someone taking the time to take care of me. I never thought of it, but if someone has a tab and only buys, say 3 drinks, do they only pay $3?
Taco Tuesday lady, I'm dead 😂💀 #firstworldproblems. Also, you can go to an Asian grocery store and pick up some lychee. If they don't have it fresh, they always have it jarred in light syrup. So you can pick that flavor out when you're tasting it in your beer or other drinks.
i swear i was listening to the rest of the podcast-Lala
man pads?!