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Summer Sips Drumbar's Whitney MorroW steps forWard With a splashy seasonal cocktail list. Veteran Drumbar mixologist Whitney Morrow steps into her new post as the rooftop lounge's beverage director with a bang, introducing a summer cocktail selection with a striking savory theme. Case in point: the Chico Guapo ( pictured), whose f lavors of fennel and banana make it Morrow's pick for the perfect summer cocktail. "It's so easy to drink," she says, "which is what people look for on sunny patios—something that goes down refreshingly easy." Other offerings include the Last Day Dream (a creation of fellow mixologist Gary Matthews), which adds the zing of apricot vinegar to Encanto pisco, mint, lime, and honey. Explains Morrow, "We're trying to push the envelope [by creating] classic cocktails with a unique twist." 201 E. Delaware Pl., 18th Fl., 312-933-4805; drumbar.com MA // meat up // Staking itS claim In a city whose steak scene favors huge portions and testosterone- heavy surroundings, River North's newest steakhouse, STK, is buck- ing the trend. "It's not about just eating a huge meal and then going home to sleep," says Celeste Fierro, The One Group's senior vice presi- dent, about the New York–based concept. The restaurant is set to open in July and aims to attract both sexes with features like a live DJ, more female servers and man- agers, and lighter menu options. Says Fierro, "We really have tried to change that dynamic of what is comfortable for women and men." 360 N. State St.; togrp.com debut Melissa Flynn isn't a grab-and-go shopper. "I have a child with four food allergies," she says, "so [my husband and I] got thrown into paying attention to what we're eating." Now the mother of three is adding execu- tive director of Green City Market to her ré- sumé. "Part of the fun of going to a farmers market is really fnding out about the farmers," says Flynn, who hopes to better connect shoppers with local vendors, such as Bennison's Bakery, Green Acres Farm, and King's Hill Farm. "[That interaction] just makes the event unique." South End of Lincoln Park at Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue, 773-880-1266; greencitymarket.org melissa's market The Chico Guapo at Drumbar combines Novo Fogo silver cachaça with flavors of banana, almond, lemon, and fennel. Nosh aNd Network Whether your tastes lean to savory or sweet, Chicago's summertime events will appeal to your palate. From July 10 to 12, Windy City Smokeout (560 W. Grand Ave.; windy citysmokeout.com) hosts pitmasters from restaurants including Bub City, Chicago Q, and Smoque, who will showcase their recipes as barbecue lovers enjoy perfor- mances by Kacey Musgraves, Chris Young, and Lee Brice. At the Park Hyatt on July 18, Masters of Food & Wine (800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-239-4075; parkchicago. hyatt.com) returns to NoMI Kitchen with a Burrata-focused demonstration followed by a three-course lunch. And Eli's Cheesecake, now celebrating 35 years in business, pulls out all the stops July 30–August 2 with its Cheesecake Fest (6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr., 773-736-3417; elicheesecake.com), fea- turing complimentary cheesecake samples and family-friendly happenings. from top: Eli's Cheesecake celebrates 35 years; NoMI Kitchen hosts a tribute to the luscious pleasures of Burrata. cheers The beef tartare at STK. 96 MICHIGANAvEMAG.CoM taste spotlight