On-the-Go — Windy City Wine Guy | Michael Bottigliero

I’ve been to @phpub when they were in Bridgeport but this is my first stop at the newish Pilsen location. My bro & I have been trying to reel in their Friday only fish & chips for years but we’ve always been busy or too late to grab it. We caught this last night. It’s pretty tasty but doesn’t beat Scotland. Their bacon Caesar is really tasty and I had to take home a cold Steak & Ale pie to warm up later. If you haven’t been make sure to hit up this pleasant spot! 🥧 🍻

Dad’s Day brunch went all green- Chilaquiles Verdes courtesy of @blueplatecafe with a side of green tea. Totally delicious and the sauce was bright and limey. I can’t wait to try more of the seasonal menu items. They have baked goods too- I bought a brownie also which was perfect: dense & chocolatey. This cafe is a must stop!

Party was in full swing this weekend as I conducted a French & Italian Birthday #wine tasting. Plus, for extra fun, we added in two Blind Tasting wines!

Let #fathersday begin! @kovaldistillery #bloodymary @rivervalley_mushroomfarm #grilling #dadsday #localbooze #drinklocal #eatlocal

Just got this beauty as a house warming gift from my bro. Damn it’s good stuff! 🥃

Just an amazing dinner @lasirenachicago - thanks to the outstanding staff & menu of @juanmanjuan .
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Excellent #caipirinha (and cocktail list in general), 3 #cheese #empanadas so flaky & delicious you wouldn’t need anything else, coctel de camarão is well worth the trip, la bomba rice English peas/asparagus/smoked cherry tomato/sunny egg- good but needed a touch more fontina, flank #steak & garlic frites- you’ll fall in love with the fries!

Rockin’ out a client #wine tasting paired with @blueplatechicago catering. Contact us for your next #event!

Daily fun can be as simple as a home cooked meal and some local wine (@gravitywinery Pinot Gris). Sautéed carrots & snap peas, shrooms in butter, Dijon chicken breast. Enjoy life and drink it one day at a time! #DrinkLife

Enjoying our first week in New Buffalo with dinner (and brews) downtown @caseys_new_buffalo. Great spot for craft brews, evening drinks, good food. Had the Boom boom wings and goat cheese & beet salad with salmon. Good times!

Got my #espresso and brioche #breakfast sandwich. Breakfast of champions!

I am ready to roll at a #Women & Sparkling #Wine + #Dessert tasting - let’s get it on! 🍾 🍓 🥂 🍫 🍍

Made this Croatian ćevapčići dish (Croatian Lamb sausages in pita with Ajvar Macedonian pepper spread, tomato, onion, potato salad) to pair with Vinarija #Josić Ciconia Nigra Cuvée.
The wine was amazing- a CabFranc/Syrah/Merlot/CabSauv blend full bodied, earthy & floral, light pepper spice, red & black fruit with some raisin quality, acidity, long length.

Hanging with @Winderlea winemaker Bill Sweat and many other small producers like @rocowinery @cdtvineyard @johanvineyards @coleneclemens @yamhillvalleyvineyards here at @401morganmfg for #PinotInTheCity

Rockin out @chicagobeerclassic at @soldier_field and I’m ready for some #beer!

Enjoying @tribeccascubano and it’s outstanding: moist pork, thin ham, spicy sauce, housemade pickles on soft toasted bread. And get the sweet potato fries!

Windy City Wine Guy | Michael Bottigliero

Michael Bottigliero, a Chicago sommelier here to fit your wine needs including corporate events, training, in home wine tastings, bachelorette parties, beverage menu creation and wine cellar management.