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“Short Metra Ride to the Jewel of the Midwest” Historic 3rd Street Dinning & Shopping 55 Minutes from Downtown Chicago

“Stockholm Restaurant Brew Pub” Brings Back Old Favorites- Plus Brews

Rivals Downtown New York or Chicago Dining “FoxFire Restaurant & Atwater’s in The Herrington” Special Fine Dining Experience

“The Little Traveler”- The Iconic 36 Rooms of Shopping and Dining

Enjoy Geneva in Ten Words

Featured Articles:

The Next Taste TPC Danzante Bay Butcher Block Party Daniel Sullivan Master Photographer

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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jeff Kuper, CMO Phone: (262) 492-4093 Jeffkuper@vcaddy.com

Vcaddy Launches in 2020 Vcaddy to attend PGA 2020 Merchandise Show ORLANDO, Florida JANUARY 21-24th, 2020 – When Jeff Kuper first approached his brother Greg with the idea of making videos for golf courses, they had no idea the journey they were about to take together. Vcaddy is scheduled to make it’s debut at the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL (Booth 4208).

Greg Kuper is the owner of a Madison, Wisconsin video production company, Public Image Media. His brother, Jeff Kuper, had recently sold his Chicago area medical business of 20 years, Kuper Orthodontic laboratory. Together, they created the original concept of Vcaddy, a system that allows golfers to scan a QR code at each hole of a golf course with their mobile device and instantly gain access to an instructional video of how to best play the hole. The videos show aerial footage of the hole, and also features the course’s very own golf professional(s), who give tips on hazards to avoid, what club to use, and how to play the green; any information the course could offer a golfer to take strokes off and improve their overall game.

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“Great customer service is an expectation golfers have of the courses they play.

Our Vcaddy system is a great way for a course to provide better customer service by helping make a player’s game better,” said Jeff Kuper.

Later, sensing something bigger, the brothers partnered with Ryan Jagdfeld, owner of a website development company in Madison, Wisconsin. The three expanded the original idea to create a Vcaddy system that not only includes video and QR codes located at each hole, but an informational website (vcaddy.com) and an innovative mobile app. “This is just the beginning,” said Jagdfeld, “We will continually make adjustments and improvements to the app and

website as we grow. Our goal is to be the best golf app available. A site and app that no golfer or course will be able to do without.”

“Information is something everyone seeks,” said Greg Kuper, “Vcaddy is going to be an information source that golfers will utilize to research courses and more. It will be an industry specific [golf] social media platform and an easy way for a course to communicate with their players. Great customer service drives sales, and it is customer service that will drive golfers to any course that offers the Vcaddy system throughout the country. Players and courses will be able to view the game differently!”

To learn more, please visit www.vcaddy.com.

The Distillery Channel IntroductingVcaddy Worldwide “Happy Hour Lifestyle Show” interview with Vcaddy: January 6, 2020 and January 13, 2020.

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LET TER FROM THE EDITOR Happy New Years to all. We are excited about our third issue of “Distillery Channel Coffee Journal”. We want to thank all who sent so many thoughtful and kind notes after our inaugural issue.

This third issue is expanded due to the influx of support, our great credentialed media team, and professional writers’ contributions. We have expanded the reach on the ISSUU magazine platform, so you will find major metropolitan areas receiving additional infusions of our magazine through our diverse media/marketing platform.

This magazine is supported by our two weekly podcasts, “Happy Hour Lifestyle Show” and “The Next Taste” now on the ten major podcast platforms which are iTunes, Google Play, TUNEIN+Alexa, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Overcast, Pocketcast, Castro, Castbox and Podchaser. We hope you have time to tune in to this vibrant and highly entertaining talk show, which is always clean and joyous in spirit.

In today’s digital world, sometimes fluffed with “media spaghetti”, we want to spread the opportunities of travel, photography, golf destinations and highlighting Small Craft Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries with unique missions and personal insights.

So, sit back and enjoy a cup of our “Foy Estate Coffee” and a few minutes looking at the pictures from around the world which we spend each month selecting just for you to enjoy. Our editor, Miss Kira, takes great pride in applying her years of professional photography sorting out each issue’s photos.

Cheers, Randy Weckerly Publisher

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 10

THE NEXT TASTE- GENEVA RESTAURANT WEEK

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TPC DANZANTE BAY

BY ART STRICKLIN

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PUBLISHER/PRESIDENT: RANDY WECKERLY

VICE PRESIDENT: KIRA PETERSON

EDITORS:

ANDREA PETERSON

NATIONAL SALES ROB LADD

EDITORIAL INQUIRIES: JOANNE TALLON

JOANNE@THEDISTILLERYCHANNEL.COM

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THE DISTILLERY CHANNEL COFFEE PLATFORM, SMALL CRAFT BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES,WINERIES, FACEBOOK & ISSUU PLAFORM.

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TPC DANZANTE BAY PHOTO BY JOANN DOST

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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: MISS KIRA PETERSON PHONE: (262) 757-5043 KIRA.THEDISTILLERYCHANNEL@GMAIL.COM Lake Geneva, Wisconsin – The Distillery Channel Media – One of the leaders in the targeted media delivery, podcasting, and “A Voice of the Small Craft Industry”, announces full support of Vice-President Miss Kira and show host advancing her initiative of growing the game of golf in the women’s demographic. Miss Kira will now be advancing and growing “Miss Kira Steps”.

In August 2018, Miss Kira along with the leadership of The Distillery Channel Media, “The Happy Hour Lifestyle Show” podcast Media Team, which includes “Mike Calbot -The Golf Doctor”, “Art Stricklin- President of the Texas Golf Writers Association”, Dina Garcia RDN of “Vida Nutrition” and hosts Tim Bona and Randy Weckerly supported Miss Kira in her “Miss Kira 18+1 Steps Into Golf”. This series helped create vignettes of 18 Steps from “Getting a Golf Mentor”, “Getting Lessons” to finally going to the golf course plus fifteen other details taking the mystery out of the game for beginners.

“Miss Kira Steps” will now let Miss Kira show her expanded leadership role into assisting men, women, young and old into not only the world of golf, but including travel, diet, education, health, exercise, and working with foundations across the country. “Miss Kira Steps” will be launched at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show, January 21-24, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. “Miss Kira Steps” will be working with, and interviewing, such new entities during the show like Vcaddy.com; a new exciting company helping golfers find their way to and around the golf course and multiple associated travel environments.

Miss Kira, Kira Peterson, is show co-host on “The Happy Hour Lifestyle Show” and “The Next Taste” podcasts on The Distillery Channel Media lineup. Miss Kira is also editor of The Distillery Channel’s interactive e-Magazine “Distillery Channel Coffee Journal”, a monthly magazine with yearly marketing specials designed for corporate clients and leading national communities.

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About “The Distillery Channel Media” The Distillery Channel Media, owned by Distillery Channel Coffee, LLC, is a multifaceted media production and marketing company which produces a “Voice for the Small Craft Industry” nationwide. Created in 2013 after researching the Small Craft Industry, The Distillery Channel Media realized that not only would it be fun to travel and interview small craft owners and entrepreneurs, but to also produce shows, podcasts and magazines to support the members. The Distillery Channel Media provides links to productions, magazines and podcasts plus very popular live splitscreen interviews on Facebook. “Miss Kira and Ole Uncle Randy” have produced hundreds of interviews in this homey and third-party affirmation format. Included in this line-up, Miss Kira is passionate about her work with Master Chef Dave Trevelino of the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, helping him raise money for his annual travels to cook and feed one or two ships of our USA nuclear submarine fleet during the holidays. This year Chef Dave traveled to Guam after raising over $85,000 to pay for all of those expenses. Miss Kira hosts a weekly show with Chef Dave watching and interviewing him through our split screen technology while he cooks in the kitchen at his club.

The Distillery Channel senior members have been in the world of corporate golf, travel, marketing and media presence since the early 1980s; and now celebrating our 35th year in attending the PGA Merchandise Show. The senior management team has worked in the tradeshow arena with many of the largest companies attending this year’s show. The senior management team initiated for the for the good of the game and the show, the creation of the “Equipment Testing Center” indoor facility.

The Distillery Channel is proud to have “Miss Kira Steps” expanding her program of growing the game and showing leadership in the world of young and old coming to the great game of golf. Miss Kira will be available for interviews during this year’s show.

Media Contact: Miss Kira Peterson Phone: (262) 757-5043 Email: kira.thedistillerychannel@gmail.com

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RESTAURANT WEEK JAN. 20–26

So Many Specials!

SAMPLE GENEVA'S AWARD-WINNING DINING! Savor the Specials at Participating Restaurants One week Only: January 20 – 26, 2020 No tickets necessary. Just ask for the Restaurant Week Special at participating restaurants.

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GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS RELEASE January 15, 2020 For Immediate Release Geneva Chamber of Commerce is pleased to highlight culinary excellence by offering the Geneva Restaurant Week - an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of Geneva’s finest restaurants!

For ONE WEEK ONLY, Monday, January 20 through Sunday, January 26, foodies will be able to eat their hearts out at participating restaurants that will offer special menus. Specials many include a percentage off, special item(s) or a special menu. Some are per person, some are for two and some are options you will only find during Restaurant Week.

Visit participating restaurants links at https://www.genevachamber.com/restaurant_week_in_geneva.php.

Explore scrumptious eats and leave the cooking utensils and dishes at home and join us as we celebrate Geneva’s thriving and unique culinary scene.

Tickets and passes aren’t necessary for this week of discounted dining; show up at any participating location or call ahead to make a reservation to ensure your chance to indulge with these deep discounts. Visit Geneva Restaurant Week on the web at https://www.genevachamber.com/restaurant_week_in_geneva.php.

For additional information, please call participating restaurant or Geneva Chamber at 630-232-6060.

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 30 West State St. Geneva, Il 60134 “Unique Bar with an Urban Feel” In the heart of historic downtown Geneva. It features lounge areas with leather couches and chairs,

graffiti on the exposed brick in a relaxed modern industrial atmosphere. Energetic remixes of modern and classic beats emanate from the DJ’s spinning every Friday and Saturday night.

Expertly hand-crafted whiskey, tequila & vodka cocktails, unique craft beer selection, Mexican fusion tacos, appetizers like Poke Nachos, Brisket & Lobster Quesadillas make this a one of a kind foodie and drink destination.

Phone: (630) 845- 9100

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 308 Anderson Blvd. Geneva, IL 60134 Restuarant Week Specials: Guests will receive a free sample size of: Altiro Rachera Sauce Ala Papa Brava Al Elotito New Featured Drink!!! $7 Mexican Chart Old Fashioned “All of our ingredients are bought locally. All meat is free of hormones.

All poultry comes from grass-fed animals. All of our sweeteners are agave-based nectars. All vegetables and fruits arrive fresh daily.”

Phone: (630) 232-7717 altirolatinfusion.com Altiro Lation Fusion Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 15 S River Ln, Geneva, IL 60134 We are excited to be participating again Geneva’s Restaurant Week.

Come join us during this time to experience our new winter menu!

Restaurant Week Specials: $24 Lunch $36-3-Course Dinner $48-4-Course Dinner Phone: (630) 208-7433 https://atwatersgeneva.com/ Atwater’s in The Herrington Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 201 South Third St. Geneva, Illinois 60134 Dine with us during Restaurant Week Specials: Enjoy $2 off any portion of: Cajun Chicken Tortellini Chicken Tortellini and/or Garlic Crab* *this offer is not available in combination with other offers or coupons Phone: (630) 232-0212 http://chiantisingeneva.com/ Chianti’s Ristorante Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 500 S 3rd St #147, Geneva, IL 60134 Cotto A Legna is a wood fire pizza restaurant and wine bar located on the quaint Third Street row in Geneva, Illinois.

It is the perfect destination to unwind and enjoy a truly memorable dining experience.

Phone: (331) 248-0263 http://cottoalegna.com/ Cotto A Legna Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 211 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 Geneva Restaurant Week Specials- January 20-26, 2020 LUNCH MONDAY-FRIDAY 11AM-2:30PM $12 Per Person Prix Fixe Menu DINNER MONDAY-SUNDAY 2:30PM-9PM $21 Per Person Prix Fixe Menu BRUNCH SATURDAY-SUNDAY 10AM-2:30PM $15 Per Person Prix Fixe Menu Phone: (331) 248-8161 http://crafturban.com/ Craft Urban Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 17 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 232-1369 https://foxfiregeneva.com/ FoxFire Restaurant Week Video Geneva Restaurant Week Specials:

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 319 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134 We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant.

That’s why we actually cook everything on our menu.

It’s all made in house, fresh, never frozen.

Phone: (630) 262-3877 https://genevaalehouse.com Call Us to Learn about Our Restaurant Week Specials.

Geneva Ale House Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 13 N 3rd St, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 405-5544 https://www.giamiapizzabar.com Gia Mia Restaurant Week Video Restaurant Week Specials:

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 404 S 3rd St, Geneva, IL 60134 GENEVA RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIAL IN THE LITTLE TRAVELER’S ATRIUM CAFE: Buy One Lunch Entree & Get the 2nd Lunch Entree* at 1/2 Price.

*Second lunch entree must be of equal or lesser value than the first.

The Little Traveler’s Atrium Cafe is open from 10:30am - 4pm Mondays-Saturdays*

Phone: (630) 232-4200 https://www.littletraveler.com/ The Little Traveler Atrium Cafe Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 207 S. 3rd St, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 402-6444 https://www.liviaitalianeatery.com Livia Italian Eatery Restaurant Week Video Restaurant Week Specials:

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 1086 Commons Dr., Geneva, IL 60134 Restaurant Week Special - 20% off 10” size cakes.

Flash forward and the Nothing Bundt Cakes brand has grown nationwide.

Built on Dena and Debbie’s vision, each bakery still has the warmth and nostalgia of its home-kitchen roots, but we also take a modern approach for the world today.

So whether you’re enjoying a bundt cake or a bundtini one thing is certain - perfection is all we offer.

Phone: (630) 402-0311 https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com Nothing Bundt Cakes Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 317 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134 An osteria is a casual and inexpensive restaurant found in Italy and a bigolaro is a vintage pasta extruder that originated in northern Italy. It was the perfect name for Anthony’s vision.

“Osteria Bigolaro” will focus on the art of handcrafted pastas and homemade bread along with great wine.

Phone: (630) 402-0597 https://www.osteriabigolarorestaurant.com Osteria Bigolaro Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 513 S 3rd. St, Geneva, IL 60134 Restaurant Week Specials: Closed Monday $45 Meal for two Call for Details and Reservation Phone: (630) 208-1588 https://preservationgeneva.com Preservation Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 1308 Commons Dr., Geneva, IL 60134 Restaurant Week Special Buy 3 truffles and get the 4th free.

Caramel apples are buy 3 and get the 4th free.

20% off Fudge.

Visit Geneva Commons Shopping Center: On Randall Road in Geneva, IL Enjoy the many Chocolate Treats found at our store before, during and after time spent in one of the Midwest’s finest shopping centers.

Phone: (630) 208-1484 https://www.facebook.com/RMCFGeneva/ Rocky Mountain Cholocate Factory Restaruant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 30 W. State St., Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 845-9200 http://www.sergioscantina.com Sergio’s Cantina Restaurant Week Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 306 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134 Join us as we bring back old favorites for one week only!

Ultimate Steak Sandwich Tender ribeye grilled to order with flash-fried onion straws, pub cheese, and homemade BBQ sauce on an onion bun served with fries and a pickle. $18.99 Lobster Cobb Salad Fresh mixed greens tossed in a buttery balsamic dressing and layered with lobster, crumbled bacon bits, sliced avocado, hard boiled egg, shredded Jack cheese, and red onion. $22.99 Port Chicken Chicken breasts sautéed with fresh garlic, shallots, Granny Smith apples, and red grapes all in a port wine reduction and laid over creamy Parmesan risotto. Served with choice of soup or salad. $18.99 Berkshire Pork Shank Six hour slow braised Berkshire pork shank topped with blended vegetable burgundy wine gravy. Served over smashed potatoes and topped with slivered carrots and celery. Choice of soup or salad. $28.99

Phone: (630) 208-7070 http://www.stockholmsbrewpub.com Stockholm’s Restaurant Week Video Stockholm’s Brewery Video

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Geneva’s Restaurant Week 2020 415 W. State St. #105 Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 208-1484 https://thewalrusgeneva.com The Walrus Room Restaurant Week Video Restaurant Week Specials:

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“The Next Taste” Podcast iTunes-iHeart-Spotify Hosted By: Miss Kira, Ole Uncle Randy and Rob in the Rearview For more information and interviews where you can meet the owners and managers of Geneva’s Restaurant Week: https://www.facebook.com/thenexttaste/ Podcast Found at: https://apple.co/2QUeTWc

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Edie Boutique first opened its doors in Lake Geneva on May 17, 2015, on what would have been Edie’s namesake’s 97th birthday. Edie was my grandmother!

My grandmother loved fashion. She had boxes full of bangles and costume jewelry for us to play dress up with when my sister and I came to visit. She was our fashion influence in our early years.

Unfortunately I grew up with 70’s and 80’s fashions. As all generations that have passed, we thought we looked good at the time!

Edie is your one stop shop for jewelry, handbags and clothing! Edie is trendy, current and well-priced. There is something for everyone whether you are lucky enough to still be young, or seasoned enough to be hip.

Edie Stores Locations: Lake Geneva, WI Glen Ellyn, IL Libertyville, IL

Naperville, IL Valparaiso, IN

Park Ridge, IL Milwaukee, WI

Our seven locations receive new merchandise weekly and our friendly staff is knowledgeable and ready to style you for any occasion. Please visit our stores when you are in town .

With Edie love, Amy http://shopedie.com Phone: (630) 402-0129 Located at: 301 W. State St, Geneva, IL The Next Taste Video with Edie Boutique

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The Gathering The Gathering offers Antiques, Primitive, Vintage, Folk Art, Furniture, Salvage, Collectables, Painted Furniture, Jewelry, New Decor, Sterling Silver Jewelry and More.

We infuse blended new, newer, and fair-trade items.

Support Geneva Ace Hardware products in restoring. https://www.facebook.com/TheGatheringGeneva/ Phone: (630) 457-5024 Located at: 227 S 3rd St, Geneva, IL The Next Taste Video with The Gathering

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Evernia is a women’s fashion boutique specializing in uniquely stylish and elegant clothing and accessories. We have a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere where our staff offers personalized shopping experiences to find the best look and fit for our customers. We carry brands from Europe and Asia, as well as those made in the USA. Our clothing, accessories and jewelry are chosen for their high quality materials and craftsmanship. Our selections are distinct and constantly changing. We are excited to be located in the heart of Geneva’s historic district and to be a part of such a vibrant retail community.

Come visit and discover clothing offered as “Elegance with an Edge.”

Supporting Our Community We are proud and fortunate to serve customers from our Geneva store. We believe in a responsibility to give back to the community. During 2019, we have selected Mutual Ground as our designated recipient. https://www.evernia219.com/ Phone: (630) 457-5445 Located at: 219 W. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134 The Next Taste Video with Evernia

Unique to the Fox valley, our shoppe reflects framed contemporary art designs and original artwork. Ladies, you will love to accossorize your wardrobe and your lifestyle with our exquisite earrings, electric necklaces, assorted brecelets, beautiful scarves &Pashminas and other apparel featured only in our shoppe. Our prices are welcoming and our selection is stunning.

A ladies boutique filled with fine ladies accessories, art work for the home or wardrobe Everything is $10.00 in Dangles for Women - except the ArtWork. https://www.facebook.com/danglesforwomen/ Located at 12 S. 3rd St, Geneva, IL The Next Taste Video with Dangles for Women

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Crystal Life began in 1995, when our owner and founder, Atala Toy, started selling her creations at local street fairs in New York City.

Struggling with health issues, Atala had begun crafting natural energy jewelry to help regain her health. Working with the ancient stones of the earth was a natural choice. These pieces of gemstone jewelry are the original Jewelry with PurposeÂŽ.

Through our evolution Crystal Life has remained committed to providing energy jewelry of the highest vibration and quality to empower the souls we meet along our journey. www.crystal-life.com Phone: (630) 208-6001 Located at: 121 S 3rd St, Geneva, IL The Next Taste Video with Crystal Life Technology

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Fine Jewelry is Our Passion Established in 1952, State Street Jewelers has been renowned throughout the Fox Valley for our highly educated staff, top-notch customer service, exceptional jewelry work, and dedication to the local community.

Additionally, the luxury brands offered here — brands like Hearts on Fire, Shinola, Simon G, Baume & Mercier, and more — create a rich shopping experience for you and our other discerning clients.

Jewelry should be a celebration of your life, a reflection of the milestones you have reached, and much more. Give yourself and your loved ones the heirloom-worthy piece you deserve. Our staff can help you find the perfect piece of jewelry for any occasion, or bring your one-of-a-kind idea to life with our custom design services.

State Street Jewelers carries a wide variety of watches and fine jewelry, specializing in loose diamonds and diamond jewelry. We also have the ability to customize unique, hand-crafted works of art. We import diamonds and jewelry from all over the world through the Independent Jewelers Association (IJO), ensuring you the best possible price on all of our jewelry. Brands such as Hearts On Fire, Simon G., Hidalgo, Baume & Mercier and Tissot, and Shinola are available.

We’re here to serve you! https://www.statestreetjewelers.com Phone: (630) 232-2085 Located: 230 W State St, Geneva, IL The Next Taste Video with State Street Jewelers

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Chef Alain Roby studied and learned his culinary art in Paris from the world famous Pastry Chef Lenotre and is a Certified Master Chef of Pastry & Sugar Artistry. He also has been named as a permanent committee member of the exclusive Societe D’Escofier Chicago and has traveled all over the world. In his travels, he has served as the Private Pastry Chef to the Shah of Iran and has worked in London, Tokyo, New York and finally Chicago. Roby has served as the Private Pastry Chef for the Admiral of the Joan of Arc – the flagship of the French Navy.

In addition, he was a featured chef promoting classic All-American desserts on the culinary crossing of the Queen Elizabeth II from South Hampton, England to New York. Chef Roby has won more than 20 prestigious culinary awards including, The Grand Prize Gold Medal of Paris offered by the French First Minister Medaille Des nautes) and the Best of Show by the National Restaurant Association Culinary Salon 1988, in Chicago. At the National Pastry Team Championships in 2001 in Beaver Creek and in 2005 in Phoenix, Chef Roby’s team proved they were among the country’s finest pastry artists, as they impressed the judges with their themed array of pastry creations, including impressive sugar showpieces created by Chef Roby. Chef Roby’s team was awarded the Bronze Medal both years.

Chef Alain Roby worked for the Hyatt Regency Chicago for 24 years, most recently as the Senior Corporate Pastry Chef for Hyatt Hotels over-seeing the Pastry Division for all Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Today, in addition to his role as a consultant within the food, dessert and hospitality industry, he is the creative genius behind Chef Alain Roby’s All Chocolate Kitchen located in downtown Geneva, IL. https://allchocolatekitchen.com http://www.allchocolatekitchenprimo.com Phone: (630) 232-2395 Located at: 33 S 3rd St, Geneva, IL The Next Taste Video with All Chocolate Kitchen

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GENEVA Reconnect with family and friends in picturesque Geneva, Illinois. The town, framed by the scenic Fox River, beautiful parks and historic neighborhoods, offers boutique shopping, sophisticated dining and luxurious lodging. Festivals and non-stop special events bring a bustle of activity throughout the year welcoming locals and visitors from around the state. Located just 40 miles west of Chicago and easily accessible via train or the interstate, Geneva offers boundless opportunities for good fun and great memories.

ShopOver 160 specialty shops are housed downtown in charming Victorian-style homes and historic buildings. Geneva merchants fill their shops each season with exclusive treasures from around the world. Distinctive art galleries, trendy clothing, elegant home décor, specialty cookware, designer jewelry, stylish shoes, unique food places, fun children’s clothes and toys, unusual garden plants and accessories are housed in every corner of the shopping district. The creative arts—quilting, knitting, stitching, beading, scrapbooking and pottery painting—are also represented. A different experience awaits those wanting to shop the more than 70 shops and dining areas at the Geneva Commons located minutes from the downtown. Options abound and make Geneva one of the best shopping destinations in the Chicagoland area.

FeastEndless options await your palate from local eateries and neighborhood pubs to awardwinning restaurants with American and international cuisine. Gather at landmark establishments in casual or sophisticated settings where welcoming staff make you feel part of the family. Fine wine lists, unique beers, signature specials, and tempting treats offer interesting choices for everyone. Snack on miniature pastries, chocolate fondue, home-made ice cream and other delicious treats throughout the afternoon and don’t forget to visit one (or several) of the fine wine sellers to sample and shop for gifts and related accessories. At night, check out establishments for “open mikes,” live entertainment and great dancing in friendly settings.

StaySweet dreams await you with luxury lodging offering a host of amenities and services to travelers of all ages and of every budget. Swimming pools, exercise rooms, fireplaces, spa services, river view terraces, boutiques, gardens, and WiFi-Internet connections provide the ultimate in comfort and indulgence. Stay in hotels that are recipients of AAA Three and Four Diamond awards or retreat to an historic bed & breakfast inn on seven acres of tranquil terrain. Enjoy friendly staff and unforgettable experiences just a few minutes from the downtown. Don’t forget to explore special weekend and romantic getaway packages or settings for wedding, receptions, banquets, and private parties.

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Geneva Chamber of Commerce 2020 Festivals & Events Geneva Restaurant Week Geneva, Illinois – restaurants around Geneva January 20-26, 2020 Geneva Chamber of Commerce is pleased

to highlight culinary excellence by offering Geneva Restaurant Week - an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of Geneva’s finest restaurants! Tickets and passes aren’t necessary for this week of discounted dining; show up at any participating location or call ahead to make a reservation to ensure your chance to indulge with these deep discounts.

Visit https://www.genevachamber.com/restaurant_week_in_geneva.php to see specials on participating restaurants websites.

Coffee Cup Crawl Geneva, Illinois – participating shops around Geneva February 22, 2020 Participating shops and restaurants throughout

Geneva will offer coffee inspired drinks. This is a ticketed event. Visit genevachamber.com for more information.

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Geneva Citywide Garage Sale Geneva, Illinois April 24-25, 2020 Garage salers dream! Over one hundred

participants in Geneva open their garages from 8 am-4 pm.

Annual Swedish Days Festival supported

by Northwestern Medicine Geneva, Illinois - S. Third Street & W. State Street (Route 38) June 23-28, 2020 Celebrating over 70 years, this

“Granddaddy” of Illinois festivals features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, Kids’ Day fun, Grand Parade, Sweden Väst, the state’s largest Music Competition, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva’s train station is located just blocks from the festivities.

Geneva Classic Car Shows Geneva, Illinois – Fourth & James St., behind the Kane County Courthouse Thursday evenings in July and August

From 6 - 8pm, free admission. Check out the antique, custom build, muscle, and sport cars.

Enjoy delicious treats and a DJ. Downtown shops, pubs and eateries also stay open late—several offer evening entertainments

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Geneva Arts Fair Geneva, Illinois - S. Third Street (south of Route 38) July 25-26, 2020 The unprecedented Geneva Arts Fair

transforms downtown Geneva into a venue for over 150 esteemed artists and draws a crowd of more than 20,000. The juried show was voted #7 in the artfaircalendar.com’s Best Art Fairs in America, a Top 200 Fine Craft Fair by Art Fair SourceBook and a previous winner of “Best Craft or Art Show” by West Suburban Living magazine. Admission is free and includes a children’s art area with special activities.

Festival of the Vine Geneva, Illinois – W. State (Route 38) & N. Fourth Street September 11-13, 2020 Geneva restaurants create an array of

specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live musical entertainment.

An arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown.

Geneva’s Christmas Walk & House Tour Geneva, Illinois - S. Third Street & W. State Street (Route 38) December 4-5, 2020 On Friday evening Santa Lucia arrives and Santa makes his Geneva debut to open his

House. Enjoy carolers, the Great Tree lighting, roasted chestnuts, Swedish cookies, an old-fashioned candy cane pull, and holiday shopping. On Friday & Saturday, five distinctive homes festively decorated for the holidays by local decorators open their doors to visitors for self-guided tours.

This is a ticketed event ($35) and may sell out. Tickets on sale mid-October.

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TPC Danzante Bay Written By: Art Stricklin

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LORETO, Mexico – Former New York Yankees great player and manager Yogi Berra, who may or may not have been a golfer, once described a famous local restaurant in his area in his own unique way.

“Nobody goes there any longer, it’s too crowded,” Berra said in his trademark jumble of sayings.

At the spectacular new TPC-Danzante Bay near the tiny town of Loreto, Mexico, just the opposite is true. It’s not nearly crowded enough for the outstanding architect Rees Jones 18-hole championship course, which weaves in between local valleys, arroyos, dunes and foothills with a crescendo on the par 3 17th hole overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

The first TPC (Tournament Players Course) licensed by the PGA Tour in Mexico is so good, and so far, not visited nearly enough because it’s not exactly the easiest place to get to. The tiny Mexican culture town of Loreto is the closet village and the namesake of the only commercial airport in the region, with limited flights, located on the east coast of Baja, Mexico. But even that is a 45 minute car or van ride away.

But once you arrive on a stunning, world-class site along the east coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula near the historic town of Loreto, where Jones has crafted TPC Danzante Bay-a brilliant, multi-themed 18-hole golf course that runs over and through valleys, arroyos, dunes, and foothills.

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WOW! The par 72 layout is testament when a talented golf architect, Jones, part of a hugely talented golf architect family, meets a great natural site. The result is golf resort magic, even if it’s not the easily place to get to.

The often repeated saying about the only difference between American golf resort Bandon Dunes, Oregon and world links Headquarters Ballyibunion, Ireland is that Ballyibunion is actually easiest to get to.

“The PGA Tour approached us about having the first TPC in Mexico,” Perry said.

“They thought it had a chance to be something special and we certainly agree. It will continue to grow and get better, and with the course and hotel to start with, will continue to attract people.”

But both have succeeded mightily in their time as must-play golf destinations.

That’s what San Diego Businessman Owen Perry, the co-owner of TPC-Danzante Bay, was planning when he opened the course and the resort a year ago with plans for what he feels will be the next great Mexican golf destination in a country that has many.

The remarkable golf course is enveloped in panoramic vistas that show off the natural beauty of the region. From every angle enjoy, striking images of the Islands of Loreto and the surrounding Sierra de la Giganta mountain range. Each hole is an experience as the front nine leaves you entranced with exquisite views and the back nine increase the drama with cliff holes that hang over the Sea of Cortez and Danzante Bay.

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The first tip off for a great round to come is the large driving range set facing a huge Mountain Canyon. While most places offer a range solely for warm-up purposes or to mindlessly beat balls to kill sometimes in your schedule, it’s easy to be distracted here with the surroundings and beauty to come.

The course starts out plainly enough with a par 4 over sand and water, but it gets very interesting an a hurry. The green of the par 5 second hole sits at the bottom of a 200-foot arroyo.

TPC Danzante Bay is a prime amenity for guests and homeowners at Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa, a full-service destination resort community that shares its property with the Loreto golf course.

While the hotel has all amenities you would expect, a huge resort pool, nice-size Sabila Spa and store for all your trip necessities and beach items, the real amenity and draw is right next door with the golf course and green grass putting course Jones designed to sharpen your game.

The third hole, a par 3 sits with huge mountains on the right and a dramatic bluff on the left. But by the time you reach the par 4 fourth hole, you’re in the middle of the surrounding Sierra de la Giganta Mountains which can take your breath away, From then, it’s just great hole after great hole, spectacular setting after spectacular setting.

Water is a predominate theme at the beginning of the back nine which begins near the clubhouse and offers a brief repast from all the golfing eye candy.

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You can see the first three or four holes from the clubhouse with water, sand and mountain in the backdrop.

The 14th hole begins a steady uphill climb to the spectacular course finish. The next three holes, including the short and strategic are 4 16th hole plays uphill. But the ultimate payoff comes when you drive your cart up the steep path to find the tee box for the par 3 17th.

In short, the perfect short hole layout for ultimate success or failure is the 18th a long par 5 which tumbles all the way back to the clubhouse, where you’re likely to rush to check the photos on your camera or to see when the next tee time is.

While the saying, you can’t get there from here might have some truth to it, the effort to try and succeed will be greatly rewarded.

The future will bring more flights, more houses and more people. Yet to see TPC-Danzante Bay in its most natural state is certainly a journey worth taking.

Jones designed the hole, which plays 165 yards from the back tees, with the green shifted to the left, literally hugging the rocks with the Danzante Bay and the Sea of Cortez hundreds of feet below. Anything left of green is gone to a watery grave. Anything right of green is lost in the huge rock formations. Anything short can be snared by the bunker which rings the putting surface and is long gone as well.

For more information go to: http://tpcdanzantebay.com/

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Bucket List Trips with "The Art of Golf Travel" with Art Stricklin

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APRIL IN AUGUSTA, For the true golf fan, there can be no sweeter words to hear, that means that a new golf season will be approaching fast and we are only six months away from golf ’s annual Bucket List Beauty, a trip to Augusta National to see Tiger Woods defend his 2020 Title, April 6-12, with lodging, dinners and a chance to walk golf ’s most hallowed grounds. I received my ticket allotment last month, have already reserved my Augusta House and I’m ready to welcome friends, new and old, to a Green Jacket Good Time.

2020 Masters Package Options, April 6-12, 2020 • NCAA Championship Game & Masters Practice Round • Here’s Your Highly Rare Chance to Combine 2 of Sports Classics!

• Tickets to the NCAA Final Four Championship Game, Monday, April 6. (approx. 9 p.m. EST Start) • Overnight Lodging in Atlanta or Augusta.

• Tickets to Either Monday or Tuesday Practice Round at Augusta National • Fly in and out of Atlanta or Augusta • Stay, play and Watch • 1 Night Accommodations in a 2 Bedroom Condo at Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head Island • Check-In Monday April 6th, 2020 • (2) Rounds of Golf at two of the 3 famous courses at Sea Pines Resort • Heron Point by Pete Dye • Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III • (2) MASTERS Course Badges for Wednesday Round of the 2020 MASTERS • 1 night lodging at August Executive House, Tuesday night • Experience Golf ’s Greatest Thrill • Tickets for 1 or 2 days at The Masters and lodging for 1 or 2 nights in Augusta Home • Wednesday Insiders Guided Tour of Augusta National and Masters Lore • Hosted Dinner at Iconic Augusta Restaurant to celebrate golf ’s most special day.

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Miss Kira, Uncle Randy & Tim Bona Featuring: Chef Dave Trevelino, Mike Calbot, Dina Garcia, Art Stricklin & Rob on the Rearview.

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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: MISS KIRA PETERSON PHONE: (262) 757-5043 KIRA.THEDISTILLERYCHANNEL@GMAIL.COM Lake Geneva, Wisconsin – The Distillery Channel Media– One of the leaders in the targeted media delivery, podcasting, and “A Voice of the Small Craft Industry” announces that our “Happy Hour Lifestyle Show” and “The Next Taste Show” will be soon going into syndicated radio on multiple stations across the USA. The Distillery Channel Media team has produced shows on multiple stations over the past years; and launched extensively on multiple major podcast platforms like iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify, TUNEIN-Alexa, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro, Castbox and Podchaser. Due to the success of those shows and The Distillery Channel Media marketing capabilities for our major sponsors, both shows will be featured on a weekly basis.

Over 200 stations have indicated they would like to add either or both shows to their lineup.

The Distillery Channel Media team has aligned with a station that has capabilities for satellite upload for distribution to stations as they come on our media alignment.

“The Happy Hour Lifestyle Show” is a golf, travel, dining and sipping oriented show featuring Hosts - Miss Kira, Tim Bona and Ole Uncle Randy who are supported by weekly features including; Master Chef Dave Trevelino of TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Mike Calbot-The Golf Doctor from Bonita Springs, Florida, Dina Garcia of Vida Nutrition from Miami, Florida, Art Stricklin- Author and President of the Texas Golf Writers Association from Dallas, Texas, and the one and only, infamous “Rob in the Rearview” from anywhere.

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“The Next Taste Show” features stories and interviews in all aspects of life. The inaugural show featured a pirate, mountain climber and world-famous master photographer wrapped around a fine beverage or two. The full media team supports Ole Uncle Randy and Miss Kira on this weekly voyage. “The Next Taste Show” features tastes of clothing, travel, dining, sports, spas and segments of life sometimes less traveled.

The Distillery Channel Media delivery of commercial power and pinpointed focused marketing on all platforms makes these two new shows entering syndication highly valued for their strong and rich deliverable demographics. The Distillery Channel Media team will be taking appointments at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show, January 21-24, 2020 at Orlando, Florida.

About “The Distillery Channel Media” The Distillery Channel Media, owned by Distillery Channel Coffee, LLC, is a multifaceted media production and marketing company which produces a “Voice for the Small Craft Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries Industry” Nationwide. Created in 2013 after researching the Small Craft Industry, The Distillery Channel Media Team realized that not only would it be fun to travel and interview small craft owners and entrepreneurs, but to also produce shows, podcasts and magazines to support the members. The Distillery Channel Media provides links to productions, magazines and podcasts plus very popular live splitscreen interviews on Facebook. “Miss Kira and Ole Uncle Randy” have produced hundreds of interviews in this homey and third-party affirmation format. Included in this line-up, Miss Kira is passionate about her work with Master Chef Dave Trevelino of the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, helping him raise money for his annual travels to cook and feed one or two ships of our USA nuclear submarine fleet during the holidays. This year Chef Dave traveled to Guam after raising over $85,000 to pay for all of those expenses. Miss Kira hosts a weekly show with Chef Dave watching and interviewing him through our split screen technology while he cooks in the kitchen at his club.

The Distillery Channel Media senior members have been in the world of corporate golf, travel, marketing and media presence since the early 1980s; and now celebrating our 35th year in attending the PGA Merchandise Show. The senior management team has worked in the tradeshow arena with many of the largest companies attending this year’s show. The senior management team initiated for the for the good of the game and the show, the creation of the “Equipment Testing Center” indoor facility.

The Distillery Channel is proud to have “Miss Kira Steps” expanding her program of growing the game and showing leadership in the world of young and old coming to the great game of golf. Miss Kira will be available for interviews during this year’s show.

Media Contact: Miss Kira Peterson Phone: (262) 757-5043 Email: kira.thedistillerychannel@gmail.com

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Butcher Block Holiday Party Written By: Randy Weckerly

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Chef Dave Trevelino of The TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm once again hosted his “Butcher Block Holiday Party” on November 11, 2019. This marked Chef Dave’s sixth year of delivering his culinary talents to one of our country’s nuclear submarines is his family’s and his club members evening of fund-raising to kick off the holiday season.

Christmas 2019 will find Chef Dave and his wife Linda traveling to Guam to cook Christmas dinner in the galley of one of our nuclear subs in dock. Chef Dave raises all of the money needed through this Annual Butcher Block Holiday party. This year between $75,000 to $100,000 was raised.

Miss Kira, Editor of this Magazine and myself, once again drove from Wisconsin to Potomac with a carload of our contributions for the auction.

Chef Dave’s assistant, Kassie, effortlessly checked in each attendee, including an extra 75 attendees that were a surprise on the evening of the event.

Banners from the USS Chicago signed by the Navy sailors from past events, highlighted the red, white and blue décor for the evening.

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The first auction item was a Kendall Jackson Winery Trip in Napa,California and several visits personally escorted and contributed by Jackson Family Wines. What better way to start the evening than have a group of 4 couples plan their California vineyard and dining trip.

An endless ring of silent auction items bordered the corridor leading to the dining room as members entered the Club.

By nights’ end, all items were sold, and Chef Dave could now rest easy knowing once again he will be flying to Guam on December 17th to feed the sailors who remain on watch for our country and can’t go home for the holidays.

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It was stated by all in attendance, that this event is the highlight of the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms yearly events. Congrats to Chef Dave and God Bless our sailors during this holiday season.

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Crazy Chef Dave Special Friday Morning Coming from TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm with Miss Kira and Ole Uncle Randy on The Distillery Channel Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/thedistillerychannel/

Chef Dave’s Coffee Store Support Chef ’s Dave Mission feeding the Sailors during the holidays. https://www.thedistillerychannel.com/shop

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