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Let’s Celebrate! A mix of celebratory places, clothes, drinks, and much more
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items What do you need for a celebration? Wine, a special outfit, flowers, a place, food… all sorts of delights. I’ve got you covered.
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Celebratory Beverages You Can Take Home
Places for Celebration
Accents for Your Celebration
Celebratory Beverages You Can Take Home
When you want to make a special toast, you can do it with a delicious French champagne, a sparkling wine, or a non-alcoholic wine/juice. Here are some elegant options that are suitable for drinkers and non-drinkers alike.
So you want to celebrate and let the bubbles tickle your nose and drink from a champagne flute, but don't relish the hangover? Look for a sparkling grape juice or a bottled beverage with no more than 0.5% alcohol by volume (about the same as a ripe b...
Low or No Alcohol. Edenvale Sparkling Cuvée (at The Wine Cellar Group)
A pink organic French bubbly with 0% alcohol. When I tried this, spouse and I unanimously decided: this is SO delicious! It evokes “peach,” “dry finish,” “tart," It feels like they spent a lot of time on R&D as this drink is one of the best alcohol-free sparkling wines I have ever tried.
LE ROSÉ, ALCOHOL-FREE FRENCH SPARKLING
You can visit this winery if you find yourself in Napa, CA, which is a lovely experience. If you don't have the opportunity to visit them in person, you can order wine (depending on your state), or find a local location that sells it. This is anexceptional, editor-favorite sparkling wine. To me, it's a buttery, bubbly cuvée has the perfect balance of sweetness with a hint of fruitiness and freshly baked pastries. It's also pretty affordable.
NV Mumm Napa Prestige Cuvée Classic
Places for Celebration
Great all year round for sweeping views of the city. Make a reservation or rent an igloo at Christmastime. I rented an igloo for 8 for my December birthday.
LH (London House Hotel) Rooftop
Great small California vineyard. Excellent Pinot and Gewürztraminer wines and other varietals. They also do a high-end non-alcoholic grape juice, which is served in restaurants. And last, but not least, a delightful selection of sweet/dessert wines. ...
Navarro Vineyards
Another beautiful spot at this hotel for a celebration. We did this on New Year’s Day. As fun as the rooftop but with tea and treats.
London House Chicago High Tea
They specialize in all kinds of events from classes to tours. My experience has been with a hysterical burlesque show, The Empire Strips Back. Sexy, but not sexist. So per funny. We are going to a Valentines show. Will update rec afterwards.
Fever: Local Events
Enjoy the abmiance from the past (current incarnation opened in 1935. Origins can be traced to the late 1890s. Over the years its name, ownership, and building have undergone numerous changes, but it has remained on the same city block since its inception, & in same building since 1921. Important things to know (from their website): In general, the Green Mill hours are Sunday through Thursday, 4pm to 1:11am (yes, we mean 1:11 am, that is not a typo); Friday, 4pm to 2am and Saturday, 1pm to 2am. We have live music seven nights a week...
Celebrate like it's 1921 - The Green Mill
213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, Illinois 60610. Machine Cocktail Bar redefines the cocktail experience with a blend of artistry, innovation, and atmosphere. It's a great, fancy ambiance. Cocktails are unique, delicious, and beautiful (and little pricey) - they have a small food list, but don't expect dinner. Reservations can be made online. Its dark, moody, celebratory, and a unique cocktail experience. Great for a celebration.
Machine Cocktail Bar (@machine_chicago)
Accents for Your Celebration
Beautiful, next-level floral arrangements. Can get the same floral mix in a variety of sizes. Never been unhappy with their products.
Urbanstems
Very cool simple garments covered in sparkles. Small business out of New Orleans - shirts, dusters, caftans, pants. Great for swimming pool cover ups and unfussy glam.
Fringe and Company
I've purchased the Reuben kit from them for a build-your-own party. They can do corned beef or pastrami, with all the ingredients and instructions. Delicious and fun.
Zingerman's: Deli-Style Gifts, perfect for a Celebration
Fun way to stock a party in a quick order. Supply bowls, spoons, and beverages and you have an ice cream celebration.
Ice Cream Sundae Kit | Cheryl's