Sip With Me

Oct 21 2024 161 ep. 34 mins

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A weekly podcast that’s mixed, shaken and stirred to perfection. We interview small businesses and content creators who share their inspiring stories!

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Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns

Oct 21 2024 17 mins

What’s better than one jack-o’-lantern? How about 1,000! Exclusively at Chicago Botanic Garden, Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns features professionally carved pumpkins hand carved with a whole host of designs, from album covers, to Chicago icons, and even some TBT cartoons like Courage The Cowardly Dog!Jodi Zombolo joins us for her 2nd appearance on Sip with Me to discuss thi

Richardson Adventure Farm, World’s Largest Corn Maze

Oct 17 2024 30 mins

Podcasters get lost in the world’s largest corn maze read the headlines! Don’t get cornfused- this is indeed the World’s Largest Corn Maze! Meet Richardson Adventure Farm! Located north of the city in picturesque northern Illinois, this is not your typical family farm! Richardson is home to the largest corn maze anywhere.We meet George Richardson who runs the farm with his fa

October Cafe

Oct 14 2024 22 mins

Hey Pumpkins! At October Cafe, everyone deserves to feel the love of fall ALL YEAR LONG!We meet Audrey Borden & Michelle Gonzalez, owners of the year-round fall themed cafe. A LGBTQ+IA, Latina operated cafe, they’re serving something special that usually only exists for a couple days each year as the Pumpkins glow and the apples crisp.We chat about how the idea came about and wha

Gene & Georgetti, Chicago’s Original Tuscan Steakhouse

Oct 07 2024 24 mins

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tony Durpetti, longtime Owner of Gene & Georgetti. Tony passed away shortly after our conversation with his daughter, Michelle Durpetti. It is folks like him who make Chicago special and whose stories are the guiding light of what we do. We thank Michelle for sharing some of his story with us in this episode.Chicago’s Famous & Original T

Snakes & Lattes

Sep 23 2024 37 mins

Here’s a puzzle for you: what do Settlers of Catan, Cowboy Caviar, and the Enchanted Forest have in common? Well, nothing in the outside world, but everything at Chicago’s premier Board Game Bar & Restaurant! At Snakes & Lattes, the gamers game, the foodies eat, and the worries of the world melt away in the background of its immersive environment. With over 800 games in their w

Chicago Electric Boat Company

Sep 16 2024 25 mins

Summer might be nearing an end but we’re feeling electric about all the fun things ahead! This week, we meet Ron Silvia, President & Founder of Chicago Electric Boat Company. Famous for their year-round boating opportunities, Ron and his team have been innovators in Chicago’s aquatic tourism field for over a decade. Their notable boating experiences include last year’s viral

Pop Craft Studio

Sep 09 2024 20 mins

Grab your favorite color yarn and let’s craft for spooky season! We are so excited to feature Chicago’s Pop Craft Studio. They offer a variety of crafts including Tufting, Cream Glue, Mosaic, Lipstick, and more!We talked with Manager Elvina Malkoc about the founding story, the insane crafting experiences they offer, and why crafting is having its moment. She discusses what crea

Morgan St. Jean “This Is For Life” Tour

Sep 02 2024 35 mins

Meet the most extraordinary musical artist of our generation! Morgan St. Jean has been releasing hits for years now and continues to climb the charts and our hearts. A genius songwriter, she is credited on several Chappel Roan hits. Morgan joined us in early 2022, prior to she had released her iconic hit “Not All Men” and shortly after did it again with her single “Do it Like

Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group

Aug 19 2024 31 mins

It's time to eat Chicago! And what a better selection for us to choose from than the award winning Boka Restaurant Group! Ioanna and I have been to many of their restaurants in Chicagoland and always celebrate with them on New Year’s Eve! Examples include Boka, Swift and Sons, Girl and The Goat, and more. Founded by Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm in 2002, Boka Restaurant Group is one

Big Bus Tours Hosts “Sunset Live” Tour in Chicago

Aug 05 2024 31 mins

All aboard the Big Bus! One of the most moving experiences we’ve had in the city, the “Sunset Live Tour” by Big Bus Tours explores Chicago while the city’s architecture, historical landmarks, and lake are draped in the velvety shade of golden hour.This tour takes tourists and locals on a 90-minute journey around the Chicago loop and surrounding neighborhoods. Atop their ico