The secret to a spectacular apple martini is in the fixins’. Just like kitchen-sink smack, the basics for the drink are easily found online, but what seals the deal is presentation. We`ve seen it all—maraschino cherries at the bottom of the glass and caramel-apple slices as a garnish, but the martini that blows the rest out of the water can only be found at Wildfire. That’s right, this bustling tourist attraction known for its meat has another surprise up its sleeve. Someone at Wildfire deserves a high-five because, as everyone knows, nothing goes better with Granny Smiths than warm brown sugar so it’s only fitting that it makes its way onto the rim of their martini glasses.
Best of Chicago 2003 was written by Dave Chamberlain, Brian Hieggelke, Adriene Hill/Mike Barr, Tom Lynch, Tony Peregrin, Joanna Topor, David Witter, Michael Workman and Kate Zambreno.
With additional items written by Scoop Jackson, Kelly Lynch, Nina Metz, Ray Pride, David Schneider, Doug Seibold and S. L. Wisenberg.
With expect fact-checking provided by Jen Mullholand, David Orr, Gregg Sparks and Timothy Stelloh.