LUSH: MY NEW LIFE OF LIBATIONS IN CHICAGO

"While moths are drawn to flames, it seems that I am drawn to stemware." -AM

lush: (adj.) characterized by luxuriousness, opulence, etc.

While 'lush' when used as a noun refers to a drunkard, I proudly employee the term as an adjective which makes reference to luxuriousness and opulence.

Last week, I moved to Chicago and went to work for LUSH Wine & Spirits. At the corner of Chicago & Noble, I pour and pick out wine for any and all who come to me with the request to please their palate with something to sip. As an ambassador of alcohol and a translator of tasting notes, to say that 'I love what I do' is an understatement. While money can't buy happiness, it can buy a bottle of wine, and that's kind of the same thing. And so it is that I provide my customers with happiness in a bottle.

To those of you who live in Chicago and to those of you who are passing through, if you'd like to come by to explore options for pleasing your palate, I'm at your service. If you'd like to schedule a day and time, contact me via email (alliemerrick@gmail.com). Consider me your personal wine girl in Chicago.

Cheers,
Allie

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