Includes a calendar of events, mailing list, photos, and membership information.

Local chapter of informal wine enthusiasts that offers membership information, a tasting and social events calendar, and information on education programs.

An independent educational organization providing information about wines and spirits. Features information on courses and seminars, including dates and pricing.

Offers education and entertainment for anyone interested in the history of the area's old brewing industry with all its related trades such as saloons, bottling companies, local soda pop businesses and colorful breweriana manufacturers. Offers photo galleries, and research services.

Chaîne Chicago is a local chapter (bailliage) of this invitation-only professional chefs and non-professional gastronomic enthusiasts association. Includes its history, officers, wine cellar, links and affiliations. Also, includes and L'Ordre Mondial, its wine affiliate organization.

An educational organization committed to the study of the history of food and drink in human cultures. Members range from everyday cooks or amateur historians to the food professionals and those in academia. Events calendar, guest speakers, newsletters, membership form, links and recipes are featured.

Features a collection of cask- and bottle-conditioned beers from across America during this annual late February to early March event. Includes an overview of what is real ale, history of the festival, competitions, and contacts.

The journal of the Beverage Testing Institute, and serves as bi-monthly publication devoted to the review of wine, beer, and spirits. Reviewing thousands of wines, beers and spirits each year, and a searchable database with thousands of links to wineries, breweries and distilleries

Offers message and discussion board on the area wine interests and networking.