Posts Tagged ‘Mitch Einhorn’
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
SUNDAYS WITH LUSH: 10.16.2011
Mitch’s picks
You know him. You can’t miss him. Big n’ burly, bearded, ponytailed, and larger-than-life, the captain of this crazy Lush ship is the magical Mitch Einhorn, and this Sunday is devoted to wines that he chose himself. His palate is as big as his personality; expect lots of crazy California Rhone blends, but also weird, super intense Austrian powerhouses, and maybe some northwest loving throw in there, too. Get inside the brain of our fearless leader by sipping on some of his favorites this Sunday. (more…)
Tags: ambyth priscus, austria, black zeppelin, coeur d'alene opulence, ecluse ensemble, free, idaho, lush wine and spirits, Mitch Einhorn, Paso Robles, pax griffin's lair, red zeppelin, Roscoe Village, Sonoma, sundays with lush, umathum, university village, West Town, wine education, wine tasting
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Friday, January 28th, 2011
Chef John des Rosiers, INOVASI
LUSH Staff Dinner
Wednedsay, January 12th, 2011
Chef was gracious enough to personally cook a 20 course tasting menu, served family style, as well as allow us the very amazing opportunity to share our cellar. With 20 wine nerds and a few Twisted friends, we were absolutely a force to be reckoned with. Although, I think our chaos was mainly contained and all in good fun. The menu is listed below. Any mistakes are on me, and Chef, my apologies should I misrepresent any courses. I was writing furiously as you so diligently and eloquently punctuated each dish presentation. Chef also accommodated a gluten free request. What a marathon. (more…)
Tags: Chicago, cider, inovasi, john des rosiers, lake bluff, lush wine and spirits, Mitch Einhorn, staff dinner, Wine, wisma
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Ms. Kelly Cosgrove, Employee of the Years, has taken on a new title. That of Director of Snacks. Exciting news! Wine and food pairing, in the house of LUSH. We have been dreaming [yeah, food dreams] of this moment for quite some time and are thrilled to share with y’all!
LUSH Wine Bar, 1412 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642. 312.666.6900. [Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10pm]. lushwineandspirits.com
LUSH West Town has launched the wine bar portion of the shop, and now has simple but delicious small plates available to nibble. Cured pig parts and fermented milk products are the focal point of the menu, along with indulgently delicious small bites of pork rilletes, duckfat popcorn, fried chickpeas with truffle oil, a daily sandwich, hummus, and other seasonal options. Owner Mitch Einhorn and Director of Snacks, Ms. Kelly Cosgrove, crafted a menu based on much research and tasting and personal experience. Edited. Tasty. Ms. Kelly will keep the menu fresh and popping with flavor, while following the seasons and fresh market produce.
Small plate prices range from $2 to $16. Perfect for sharing. Or all for you!
And, for the moment, the wine bar is BYOB. Thus, you are welcome to grab a bottle of wine or beer from the LUSH shop and come on over to snack and sip. As we move forward with licensing, the wine bar will have a small by the glass selection of wines and six brews on tap. Wine and beer menu will rotate along with the snack menu.
We have 8 bar seats, a communal table for 12, and couches and leather chairs for an additional 10 seats. Yummy and fun.
Ms. Heather Sperling of the Tasting Table popped in for an exclusive interview to get things kicked off. Check out her initial impressions…http://tastingtable.com/ecs/3886.htm. Please contact kelly@lushwineandspirits for any press or media inquiries. Or call 312.666.6900.
Tags: cheese, Chicago, Director of Snacks, kelly cosgrove, lush wine and spirits, meat, Mitch Einhorn, West Town, wine bar
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
RSVP to kelly@lushwineandspirits.com
LUSH University Village
hosts MOLLYDOOKER Winery
‘Blend a Hand’ Seminar
MOLLYDOOKER (Aussie for left hander), is a cheeky, fabulous winery in McClaren Vale, Australia, under the brilliant hands of Sarah and Sparky Marquis. This dynamic duo is a remarkable husband/wife team that loves what they do and have fun doing it, and make wines that definitely exhibit that passion. Wines are crafted with the ‘wow’ factor in mind, and each bottle is totally intent on shaking things up a bit. Sparky created a specialized watering program and an entire new measuring system to better translate the science behind the big flavor punch and luscious textures of the Mollydooker wines. Let’s get a bit messy and wild…
LUSH adores the punchy labels and indulgent wines of Mollydooker, and sent out a big, loud invitation to Sarah and Sparky to come on by, in person, and hang with the Lushes. It is an incredible honor to welcome Sarah and Sparky to the shop to not only share their wines with us, but also to teach us some of the secrets to blending great wine. This seminar is totally hands-on and folks will have the opportunity to actually blend their own wines under Sarah and Sparky’s guidance. So, join LUSH for a crash course seminar in blending (tasting, drinking, and nibbling) with Sparky. There will, of course, be plenty of wine to sip on. AND, in true LUSHified style, with will be throwing down and hosting a 4 course PIG ROAST, as well. Expect yummy, wine-friendly food (the menu will be all along the lines of meatmeatmeat and finger-licking good barbecue on the grill with all the fixins’). This seminar is going to be crazy fun and super informative, as well as tasty, and we really want y’all to come play with us! Shake up your routine, blend your own wine, and love learning. EAT. DRINK. Grab a few friends, your mom, or a hot date and get on down with Mollydooker. This is education the fun way…casual, interactive, and extremely delicious. Reservations are required, and registration will close on July 31st. $75 inclusive of tax and tip. Please RSVP immediately to kelly@lushwineandspirits.com.
DETAILS:
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
6pm – 8:30pm
Open to 100 guests, $75 each [inclusive of tax & tip]
LUSH University Village
1257 South Halsted
Chicago, IL 60607
312.738.1900
Tags: australia wine, kelly, lush wine and spirits, Mitch Einhorn, mollydooker, sparky marquis
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Old Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon
Whiskey Dinner
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
hosted by LUSH
with Julian Van Winkle
Appetizer:
Assorted charcuterie, craft cheeses, olives, pickled vegetables, jams, crusty bread
Cocktail: Americana
1 oz. Pappy Van Winkle 10 year 90 proof
½ oz. Campari
¾ oz. Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth
Regan’s Orange bitters
Topped with bubbly & orange oil
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Tags: bourbon, Chicago, cocktails, erin, Jane, julian, kelly, kentucky, lush wine, Mitch Einhorn, Old Rip Van Winkle, Pappy Van Winkle, Rachel
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
So, one day, Lauren Salazar from New Belgium Brewery gave LUSH a ring. She had grand plans to invite brewers, brew folk, and friends to a private ‘brewery only’ event right smack in the middle of the Craft Brewers Conference, the World Beer Cup, and copious amounts of public beer events. She wanted pig. And beer. And good people.
Ms. Rachel Driver thought this was just the right kind of crazy idea that could be brilliant and amazing.
Thus, we schemed and scheduled, flew beer in from around the country and Canada, and threw on hella big shindig. Drowning in beer required. Special brews, delicious pigs and all sorts of super serious fun were to be had by all. See the rundown below for a glimpse of the par-tay that New Belgium hosted with LUSH.
Rocking. (more…)
Tags: Allagash, andy wedge, Bell's, brent, brooklyn brewing, carrie, Chicago, dieu du ciel, elysian, firestone walker, half acrew, Jane, kelly, lauren salazar, lush wine and spirits, Mitch Einhorn, new belgium brewery, norrebro bryghus, odell, piece, pig, Rachel Driver, real ale, russian river brewing, the bruery, Three Floyd's
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Mr. Julian Van Winkle arrived promptly at 5:30pm, a full half hour before expected, minus his signature mustache. In true Lush style, a few die hard Pappy Van Winkle drinkers waltzed in minutes later to grab a few bottles and a signature before the tasting began. Whirlwind of bourbon drinking begins!
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Tags: 3 Floyds, Adam Seger, Allagash, bourbon, Bourbonapalooza, Brian Ellison, Chicago Whiskey Fest, Cliff Einhorn, colyn, Death's Door Distillery, Dogfish Head, erin, Founders Brewery, Goose Island, Half Acre, High West Distillery, Hyatt, Jimmy Russell, Julian Van Winkle, kelly, Legends of Bourbon, lush wine and spirits, Mitch Einhorn, New Holland, North Shore Distillery, Old Rip Van Winkle, Pappy Van Winkle, Rachel, rye, Sprechers, Twisted Spoke, Violet Hour, Wendy, Wild Turkey
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
10 Questions with…
MITCH EINHORN
LUSH Wine and Spirits
Owner, Head LUSH
BIO:
Mitch Einhorn, a local boy with a penchant for incredibly irreverent humor, yummy food, wine, beer, and bourbon, is the catalyst to making LUSH happen. He loves good wine and wants to share. He cooks…gourmet chef style, with big knives, and loads of local, or at least gourmet, ingredients. He has a couple awesome kids that inherited the precocious tendency to entertain. The Einhorns have been involved in several local Chicago projects, including Bone Daddy, Pie Hole, and the Twisted Spoke…um, Smut and Eggs anyone? Mitch is a serious wine drinker…and likes to spread the love for all things fermented. Hence, each and every day wine, beer, and spirits are OPEN and available to sample. LUSH strives to offer hand-crafted, eclectic, boutique bottles. Any budget is welcome, just make sure you are ready for an adventure. Open your palate and step into Lush.
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Tags: Avec, Cayuse Winery, Champagne, Chateau Beaucastel, Chicago, Christopher Kimball, Clos de Goisses, Domaine Marcoux, Domaine Romanee Conti, DRC, Edward Behr, Europe, Foie Gras, Ghislaine Barthod, John Alban, Justin Winery, Konsgaard, launois, Lem's BBQ, Lettie Teague, London, Madeira, Mitch Einhorn, Montrachet, nacional 27, Ornellaia, Publican, Saveur Magazine, Twisted Spoke, Urban Bely
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