Sip With Me

Sip With Me
Sip With Me

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

  1. 24 MAR

    Hershey Super Sweet Adventure by OGX

    *THIS IS A LIVE INTERVIEW! Pardon the chocolatey construction noises in the background* Ioanna & Aaron Twizzler Twist and are Jolly as a Rancher at Chicago’s Hershey Super Sweet Adventure! Caitlin Maloney, Vice President of Creative at Original X Productions (OGX), introduces us to the company behind some of the nation’s greatest immersive IP experiences, including Harry Potter, Friends, and now Hershey! We chat about the reopening of this Michigan Avenue experience. Coming at the perfect time as we emerge out of our winter slumber, it’s the refreshing downtown activity we needed! Sweet surprises are sure to delight the family, especially the kid inside all of us. Featuring Hershey themed challenges, activities, and delectable photo pops, this is the perfect spring break or weekend fun for candy lovers, which let’s face it, is all of us. Learn how the OGX team took iconic brands like Reese’s or Jolly Rancher and turned them into big, bold, and immersive exhibits. Taking on the role of “Sweet Seekers”, you’ll engage with this timeless American brand in ways you never thought possible! We end with rapid fire, finding out if Caitlin has a favorite Hershey candy and which Jolly Rancher flavor she picks from the bag first! Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is now open! Located in Chicago Water Tower Place. Recommended for candy lovers of all ages! TICKETS: https://www.hersheysupersweetadventure.com/ SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/hersheysupersweetadventure/

    24 min
  2. 4 FEB

    Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS • Learn where the name “Gibsons” comes from and why there’s no apostrophe! • Discover why their signature steaks are so popular • Hear tales of Chicago history and stories of cultural icons who Gibsons can call “regulars” Opened in 1989, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is Chicago’s Classic American steakhouse. Nestled comfortably between State & Rush, the restaurant is a decades-long favorite of celebrities, world leaders, and foodies alike. And even though we’re small fish, we’ve begun to celebrate every New Year’s Eve at the restaurant with hopes that one day we too will have our signed photo on the famous walls! We’re cutting into the details of this tasty Chicago eatery with Liz Lombardo Stark, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Gibsons Restaurant Group, and daughter of Owner Steve Lombardo. Under the umbrella of Gibsons includes Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, LUXBAR, Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar, Gibsons Italia, The BOATHOUSE Orlando, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House (on behalf of Rivers Casino), Bazaar Meat Chicago, and Bar Mar! Our Episode Menu: Drinks (Gibsons Martini) To start off, we talk Gibsons history & find out who opened the restaurant and why. Plus, an exploration of their menu classics and a rundown of the other famous brands under the restaurant group. Appetizer (Crab Cake, Fries, and Garbage Salad) Getting hungry, we breakdown the details behind their famous steaks. We talk what makes Gibsons Prime Angus so special, and hear how their aging/cooking processes help enhance flavor. Main Course (W.R.’s Chicago Cut Steak and Planked Lake Superior Whitefish) We sizzle up some foodie folklore with Liz, including stories of the many celebrities who have dined at Gibsons. Plus, we talk why Gibsons quality service has helped it to span generations of customers (including our fave waiter, Karl)! Dessert (Famous Carrot Cake) A sweet round of rapid fire to end, we learn Liz’s favorite Gibsons steak, go-to cocktail, and the coolest person she’s met while at Gibsons! MENU/RESERVATIONS: https://gibsonssteakhouse.com/gibsons-chicago/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gibsonssteakhouse/?hl=en ORDER & SHIP: https://gibsonssteak.com/ ALL RESTAURANTS: https://grgmc.com/restaurants

    33 min
  3. 13 JAN

    Chicago Boat Company: Aaron Drives & Ioanna Thrives in the Hot Tub Boat

    This week, we revisit one of our favorite episodes from 2024, Chicago Boat Company! We recently took a ride on one of their mega-viral “Hot Tub Boats” and just had to share the company story with you again in case you missed it last year. Listen now to hear about how they got a hot tub to float, and check instagram to see us play rapid fire live in the hot tub!   Original Episode This week, we meet Ron Silvia, President & Founder of Chicago 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 Hot Tub Boats, Donut Boats, Retro Boats, pedal-powered Cycle Boats, and everything else from Pontoons to Duffys and Yachts! We chat about how his days in Cape Cod influenced his vision for Chicago’s river and lake. Hear how he used new tech to bring Chicago’s most unique boating experiences to life, and learn about how everyone over 21 (including Ioanna and I) can learn to captain one of their vessels! On top of the already instagramable opportunities, they have dog-friendly boating options for Aaron’s corgi!  Plus, Ron tells us about how much promise lies in the continued growth of Chicago’s vibrant aquatic scene. We end with rapid fire to learn Ron’s favorite boat, his go-to snack when on the water, and his dream person to have on a boat ride (hint: it’s Katy Perry)!!! BOOK A BOAT: https://chicagoboatcompany.com/ SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoboatco/ See you on the water! Hot Tub boats available now through mid-March!

    30 min
  4. 6 JAN

    007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science & Industry

    The name is Bond, James Bond, and I’ll have a Vesper Martini with a side of science to celebrate my movie series, which is the longest-running ever! Chicago’s famous Griffin Museum of Science and Industry welcomes “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond”. The exhibit, open through March 2025, explores the science and technology featured in the James Bond movies! We sit down with Museum Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer, Laura Herrera, to discuss what you can expect from a visit to the 007 exhibit. She shares what cool gadgets and famous Bond cars you can see inside the exhibit! Plus, we discuss some of the amazing science that will immerse Bond fans young and old in the famous spy world! We also chat about how an exhibit like this goes from concept to creation (spy hint: it takes a lot of talented people at Griffin MSI a long time)! Plus, Laura discusses her career path in Chicago and how her experiences have shaped her work at the museum. We end with a 007 round of rapid fire, finding out Laura’s favorite piece in the exhibit, her favorite Bond movie, and how she likes her martini! Buy tickets now through spring 2025! TICKETS/INFO: https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/007-science-inventing-the-world-of-james-bond SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/msichicago/?hl=en VESPER MARTINI RECIPE: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/vesper/ . . .

    21 min

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