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Tullamore DEW’s Jane Maher and Sean Mahoney Photo by Andrew Davis. -
Tullamore D.E.W. event at Tortoise Supper Club. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
Driver Steve Pyles at the Tullamore D.E.W. event at Tortoise Supper Club. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
BuckleDown’s Fritzicuffs Pilsner at the Tullamore D.E.W. event. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
Whitefish at the Tullamore D.E.W. event at Tortoise Supper Club. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
Inside the D.E.W. bus. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
Flask container disguised as book. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
BuckleDown glass at the Tullamore D.E.W. event at Tortoise Supper Club. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
Tullamore D.E.W. event at Tortoise Supper Club. Photo by Andrew Davis. -
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Whiskey sour. Photo by Andrew Davis -
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BuckleDown Brewing’s Sean Mahoney. Photo by Andrew Davis -
Spiaggia event unveiling Sala Privata. Photo by Matt Reeves -
Spiaggia event unveiling Sala Privata. Photo by Matt Reeves -
Spiaggia event unveiling Sala Privata. Photo by Andrew Davis -
Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Photo by Andrew Davis -
Opera torte with caramel gelato. Photo by Andrew Davis -
Tortellini in brodo. Photo by Andrew Davis -
Tortellini in brodo. Photo by Andrew Davis -
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Photo by Andrew Davis
Tullamore D.E.W. Brand Ambassador Jane Maher wrapped up the whiskey brand’s “D.E.W. and a Brew Tour” at Chicago’s Tortoise Supper Club on March 10, hosting a luncheon showcasing the liquor company’s pairing with BuckleDown Brewing of Lyons, Illinois.
Tullamore D.E.W. offers a signature blend of all three types of triple-distilled whiskey: malt, grain and pot still. Maher discussed this and several other Tullamore-related topics as attendees sampled the Tullamore D.E.W. original, 12-year-old special reserve and Phoenix varieties. (By the way, the “D.E.W.” stands for creator Daniel E. Williams.)
The whiskey samples were tasted with, respectively, BuckleDown’s Belt & Suspenders, Fritzicuffs pilsner and The Shane, as brewery co-founder Sean Mahoney discussed everything from BuckleDown’s start to the origins of the beers’ names.
In addition, Tortoise presented attendees with a lunch consisting of items such as salad, whitefish and mini-brownies.
Photos by Andrew Davis
Spiaggia’s Sala Privata
The Michelin-starred restaurant Spiaggia offered sumptuous culinary creations as it unveiled “Sala Privata” at a media event on March 8.
An ideal space for an event such as a wedding rehearsal dinner or birthday party (and “sala privata” is Italian for “private room”), the space accommodates up to 20 people. The space—which previously was a lounge area—is connected to Spiaggia’s main dining room and offers views of Oak Street and Michigan Avenue.
Guests can choose between an a la carte menu and a tasting menu, with optional wine pairings. People can contact Spiaggia Private Events at 312-280-2750 or SpiaggiaRestaurant.com/private-events.