Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Explore all of our favorites at chicagoreader.com/food/reader-bites. The ...

Absinthe bitters are a distinctive, intriguing, and often misunderstood ingredient in the world of mixology. Essentially, they are a concentrated form of traditional absinthe, a famed spirit known for ...

It’s time to set the record straight on absinthe. Enough with the myths about green fairies and the fear about illegal swill. Absinthe is a delicious spirit with a rich history, end of story—er, make ...

Absinthe is a drink with an eventful history. After enjoying popularity in the second half of the 1800s, absinthe was blamed for a variety of sins, leading to a ban in many western countries in the ...

Many countries are embracing absinthe again, after nearly a century of shunning the alcoholic drink. Historically, absinthe, also known as the “Green Fairy,” was said to cause hallucinations.

ABSINTHE? So devil may care, so deliciously disreputable, so ... louche. But it’s poisonous, no? It eats your brain and drives you crazy! If nothing else, a century of prohibition on absinthe gave it ...

The green muse. The green torment. La fée verte. The green fairy. Absinthe’s many names reflect its sordid past and questionable reputation. The vibrant green, anise-flavored spirit first gained ...