We’re getting major afternoon coffee on the patio vibes on this one. 📸: @anan_table
It’s not our birthday but we’ll gladly eat @prettycoolicecream’s Rainbow Chip pop any day of the week. 📸: @sherriesavorsthecity
Somm. Dylan is on his 12th edition of Somm. Picks and this time he’s talking about Chardonnay. But don’t be mistaken, this isn’t your mother’s Chard.
Introducing A Dozen Cousins! We’ve been loving this line of ready-to-eat meal staples on those days when cooking is just asking a little too much. Tap our story now to learn more about them and where exactly their fun-to-say name comes from!
The rumors are true—we’ve got Milk Bar in our shops! Yep, spread the good news because now you can buy the famed cookies right here in our shop (or get them delivered to your door!). If you haven’t tried Milk Bar, do it right now and you’ll see the hype is worth the bite. We’re all heart eyes for the Confetti Cookie, but don’t be shy, take a peek at the rest offerings.
Alright, grab your Richard Simmons shorts and let’s work it out with some Bala Bangles. New to our shelves, these one pound weighted bands adhere to your wrists or ankles to add a little oomph to your exercise routine. And we want to spread a little of the endorphins by giving away a set of Bala Bangles, a 3-pack of classes to Studio Three, and $100 credit to our shops to one lucky winner! To win, all you have to do is: 1. Follow @foxtrotmarket @bala and @studiothreechi 2. Tag your fave workout buddy in the comments below. *giveaway closed* We will DM the winner on Friday, 9/25. Must reside in Chicago. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use.
Huge shoutout to Somm. Dylan for introducing us to the one and only, August Kesseler. August is one of the top wine producers in Germany and his wines are actually used as the standard of quality for the sommelier exam (that’s how you know you should pick up a bottle).
Everyone say hi to Taylor, our latest Behind the Counter feature. We had the chance to chat with Taylor on her barista journey, some new hobbies she’s taken up during quarantine, and most importantly, the newest addition to her family, Theophilus Wilder. Tap our story to check it out (yep, we promise more pup pics)!
Raise your hand if you would have probably missed the glass. Truly a shoutout to all the waiters, baristas, and bartenders that have mastered the high pour—here’s to you. 📸: @foodforthabooty
Say hello to the founder and owner of Homebody, Rebecca Grammar-Ybarra. If you’re a fan of the Food Network, you may recognize Rebecca from her win on Cupcake Wars (the first Black woman to do so!!). After 12 years living in the fast lane, Rebecca was left feeling mentally and physically exhausted. Enter @hey.homebody. Focusing in on her own health, Rebecca turned her nightly self care routine into her next venture. Featuring a collection of full spectrum CBD infused bath soaks, Homebody soaks are outfitted to create unique ingredient profiles that combine antioxidants, botanicals, organically-grown herbs, superfoods, vitamins, oils and minerals. You can find Under the Pale Moon Sky in our cabinet; it’s made with CBD, indigo, passion flower, blueberries. Scents of blended lilac, rose oil, juniper and lily to help bring a little zen back into your life.
Uncooked ramen or Justin Timberlake’s 90s hair? Let us know.
Me on my way to get my free Perks coffee.
Was that a leaf we heard falling off a tree? Yep—that means it's pumpkin time! First up? Our old faithful, Jeni's Pumpkin Cake Roll.
NEW FLAVOR ALERT—sorry, just needed to shout that. Say hello to Luna Bay’s latest brew, Huckleberry Basil. Exclusive to us and made in collaboration with @jedidiahjenkins , this @lunabaybooch sip still gives you all the booch vibes you’re looking for with notes of purple fruit and basil. Nothing left to say but *chef’s kiss*.
Time for some Ranch Water, baby! For our Chi friends, this is a drink special to Texas that's traditionally made with Topo Chico and tequila. Bev. director Dylan is switching it up by swapping regular tequila with it's cool, smokey grandma, mezcal. Here's how to make it: 1. Chug about 1 oz of your Topo. 2. Pour in a shot of @banhezmezcalartesanal 3. Squeeze in a lime. 4. Bottoms up!
POV: You on our patio enjoying a nice cup of locally brewed coffee and one of @mindysbakery croissants (trust us when we say this is the only way to start off your day).
We love a long weekend and can tell you do, too. 📸: @chandler.harvey
Hey, drop your Netflix reccos below.
A toast to the end of Rosé season. It's been an interesting one, but glad you were there the whole way. Cheers!
Basically, we're saying get it delivered. 📸: @elarroyo_atx
Lookin' cool. Stop in our cafe to beat the heat with a smoothie bowl. It's a smoothie, but in a bowl with toppings—yum. 📸: @rightfootcreative_
Recently, we caught up with our friend @littlemixico to learn more about she keeps her cool and her top three self-care essentials : “A hard work out, a latte or smoothie, and a good candle! I also like to eat as clean as possible and that really makes me feel good about myself. However, it is important to have balance and sometimes I will eat my favorite ice cream, or foods that make my heart happy.” What’s your self care go-to?
Listen LaCroix, it's not you, it's us. Sometimes we just need something other than sparkling water—enter functional bevs. Don't know what those are? Lucky for you, we're giving the low down on this drink category and handing out reccos on our personal faves. Tap our story to check it out now.
Listen, it's 2020 and skincare is definitely not just for the ladies. And our pal (& coworker) Jalen is proof. He put his epidermis first and tested out this mask from Soft, a new line of men's skincare. Soft's got started when the founders realized that skincare didn't have to be tough. They decided to offer up an easy alternative to help show men that self care is for everyone! This mask modeled by Jalen is made with hyaluronic acid to help your skin stay soft and moisturized.
It's No. 11 for Somm. Picks and this time Somm. Dylan is talking about bottles that are similar to Sauvignon Blanc. Because it's fun to try new wines, but can be risky without a little guidance. Swipe through to see his top picks!
Don’t get up - we’ll bring dinner to you.
Feast your eyes on this piece of decadence from our buddies @big.fat.cookie. Anyone suddenly craving sugar? Just us? 📽️: @fabsoopark
We know ice cream won’t change the world, but it might bring a little joy to your day. So grab your mask and your quarantine pals, and swing by Streeterville (Chicago) or Uptown (Dallas) now until 7 to get yourself a little something sweet. This is just the first of many steps we’re taking to help bring a little more joy into the everyday. While supplies last.
Good stuff heading your way. Stay tuned.
You, your pals, our patio, and some ice cream. Tag your buds and we'll see soon.
Do you know the name Nearest Green? Well, you will now. We had the chance to sit down with the owner and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Fawn Weaver, to discuss the greatest whiskey distiller the world never knew.
Have you checked out our new Streeterville shop yet? 10/10 would recommend stopping by.
Not going to lie, we've been eating this couscous bowl on repeat. A base of greens is stacked with tasty veggies and couscous (duh) and finished with a lemon tahini dressing. It's the perfect light lunch for the summer.
We're back with another Behind the Counter. This time say hello to Jeremy, one of our beloved baristas at our Wicker Park shop. We caught up with him (virtually!) to chat about coffee, quarantine, and one of his true passions, conducting. You know the drill, tap our story for the full interview.
Our summer motto. What's yours?
We’re here to make the most of summer, and what’s summer without a crisp salad and a tasty fruit cup? Peak freshness is the star of our new seasonal grab and go items made by our chef, in store and online now.
No such thing as a rough day when pups and Rosé are involved. Take a peek at our shelves to see our new selection of canned Rosé—perfect for BYOB or ya know, when you don't want to dirty a glass. feat: @chasethegoldenpup
Let's be real here—you're spending a lot of time at home these days, so let's make it smell nice. Enter—Studio Stockhome. Started by two sisters, these candles are all about the power of scent memory (like how that one perfume always makes you think of Gma). Each candle will bring you to a certain time and place, so even though physically you're at home, mentally you're in the Tropic of Cancer.
Drinks on the patio, anyone?
The dairy-free ice cream game is at a new level these days and whether you’re plant based or just want to forgo the milk, we’ve got some options for you. We’re talking Jeni’s, Coolhaus, Pressed Juicery, Oatly, Fronen, the list goes on. So what’s your go-to DF pick?
Say hello to Hail Merry, our latest Made in Dallas feature and our favorite raw, plant-based dessert! Peep our story to learn more about how exactly the founder got into the sweet treat game and where the name comes from!
We want to take a pause to thank our wonderful store team. Packing orders, restocking shelves and making sure our customers get exactly what they need over the last few months—we literally don't know where we'd be without each and every one of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
When life gives you lemons, make sure you have strawberries and lavender so you can make Strawberry Lavender Lemonade. Actually, on second thought just swing by our shop and we’ll make this month’s drink special for you!
Welcome to the shop, @mindysbakery! A James Beard Award-Winning pastry chef (& as of recently an edibles connoisseur—peep @mindysedibles), we’re excited to partner with Mindy Segal to bring some confectionery bliss to our pastry case. Tap our story to learn more about one of Chicago’s fave bakers.
Frosé at home: you love it, we got it. Crafted by our beverage director Dylan, this recipe bundle has the strawberries, lemon, and French Rosé needed to whip up one (or four) of these frozen cocktails at home. Here's the deets: 1/2 bottle Figuere Rosé 1/2 bag of frozen strawberries 1/2 lemon, fresh squeezed! 1/2 bottle Stirring simple syrup 2+ cups of ice Add to a blender and, yep, BLEND! Serves four. (Pro tip: save this post for easy access!).
A peep inside our beach bag and you’ll find this big guy from one of our fave drinking buddies, @cocktailcourier. This can contains not one, not two, but TWELVE full sized cocktails, and it’s everything we want in a marg (minus a salted rim ofc).
You’ve probably seen these nuggs poppin’ up on your feed, and now we’re excited to announce their arrival on our Chicago shelves, and our shelves only! A vegan nug that tastes pretty darn close to the OG, Nuggs uses a soy protein to create a nugget that's tender, juicy, and battered to perfection—plant-based eaters rejoice!
What has 3 wheels, serves @hellioncoldbrew and Strawberry Lavender Lemonade on tap, and can fly*? It’s our new bicycle coffee cart! Catch us riding around town on weekdays, or parked at our Wicker Park and Southport stores on weekends. *it can’t actually fly
Because we could all use a break right now. Dad Grass: CBD joints made with 100% USDA Organic hemp flower. A smoke break that gives you a clean buzz without the fuss.
Feast your eyes on the Fox Trap. Are you drooling? We're drooling. 📸: @did_u_drool