Fresh Pressed Details | DOSE April 14

Here’s a first taste of how to update your look and eat your heart out at DOSE on Sunday, April 14 at the REAC: You heard it here first: this is the finest drinking vodka on the planet and it wears its Chicago stars with pride. Next Star Vodka make their DOSE debut with gratis pours of their stellar Chicago mule — ginger beer, lime juice and their fanatic-inspiring spirit — the perfect way to get ready for your Très Awesome... Read More

GET DOSED! | Sunday, October 14

We are all about spreading the love here at Dose so we’ve rounded up the ways to get your heart on this Sunday, October 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the River East Art Center. Warm things up with Senza‘s decadent duck benedict or a delightful bowl of chili from Salt of the Earth. See also: free drinks from Journeyman Distillery and Greenbush Brewing. Don’t hold back! Show your sparkle with one-of-kind delicate... Read More

Get Dosed! | Sunday, October 14

Allow us to count the ways in which October’s Dose delivers a love-filled, whiskey-drinking, heart-warming, scarf-wrapping autumn! It’s going to be a fall fete at the River East Art Center on October 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we welcome a slew of debut Dosers and Dose favorites rockin’ the freshest batches of food and fashion. First things first! Relish in the flavors of fall with cider cocktails from Journeyman Distillery or... Read More

Lucila’s Homemade

Doser: Lucila’s Homemade Founder: Lucila Giagrande Why we love them: Lucila is passionate about sharing her Argentinian heritage with others and that love definitely comes through in her products. Plus, her signature alfajores can be eaten anytime of day. Who doesn’t love cookies for breakfast?! Products: Lucila’s Homemade alfajores (the unofficial national cookie of Argentina) combines two soft and crumbly cookies sandwiched... Read More

Get Dosed! | Sunday, October 14

Photo by Nathan Michael. Now is the perfect time to set the tone for Fall/Winter — and at Dose, we’re delivering the best of the season in both food and fashion all Autumn long. The 2012 Dosing season is complete with Doses set for October 14, November 11 and December 9. Mark your calendars — get DOSED, Chicago!  Read More

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Doser: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Founders: Jeni Britton Bauer and Charly Bauer Why we love them: Unbelievably smooth, rich, and addictive, we’re satisfied every time by a bowl of Jeni’s — this ice cream never disappoints. Of course, that doesn’t mean we’d say no to seconds… Products: Truly spectacular ice creams ranging from classic flavors, perfected, to of-the-moment inventions that convince us it’s... Read More

Dose Market | April 15

Dose Market’s April edition sees a sensational spread of delicious food, a super-sized sample of style and an expansion upstairs, making this the biggest, baddest Dose yet. Here’s how to double-down on all the best food and fashion in town: Start with a satisfying free cocktail from Nellcôte, stay buzzed with Metropolis Coffee then play your angles in the Smilebooth. Go green with fresh-pressed Peeled juices and Mana sliders and salads before... Read More

12 Days of HoliDose: Day 4

The rumors are true: Honey Butter Fried Chicken, the upcoming restaurant from the Sunday Dinner Club folks, is making its first official appearance at HoliDose on Sunday. If this photo doesn’t make your mouth water… …perhaps Honey Butter’s description will: The chicken: “Our crispy, juicy fried chicken is buttermilk-battered and locally sourced. It has a savory and slightly smoky crust and is served with a big... Read More

The October Dose

It seems that Dose days have a theme: rainfall in a steady stream But due to elements unknown, each and every storm has blown Past our market and the shoppers, away from our Chicago proper Leaving everyone at ease — at the ready, ripe to seize What’s on tap this lovely day. Follow as we lead the way… Shortbread, scones and sticky buns, Floriole is so much fun. Aside from merely looking cute, Buckshot Sonny’s brought the loot. There... Read More

It’s Like Buttah

There are few foods that can please five-year-olds and grown-ups alike; peanut butter is one of them. On September 25, Dose attendees big and small will have the pleasure of chomping on artisanal PB&Js smeared with Yumbutter. The Madison-based company produces small-batch, organic peanut butter in four flavors: Asian Jazz, Dark Chocolate, Cranberry Coconut, and Regular. Come Sunday, founder Adrian Reif will serve sandwiches packed with divine... Read More

August 14th Dose Market Details

DOSE MARKET’S THIRD INSTALLMENT INTRODUCES BODKIN, A DOSE ROAST AND MORE The monthly food and fashion gathering returns to Chicago’s River East Art Center on August 14 with 22 new artisans and entrepreneurs, 42 in total. DRINK Start the morning with a complimentary Bubby Fizz cocktail (Chandon sparkling wine, Hum botanical liqueur, fresh orange juice and mint) from mixologist Adam Seger, available from 10 a.m. to noon; get buzzed with a cup of... Read More