Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of Illinois

09/08/2021

SGWS is thrilled to announce its special insert in the August/September issue of Chilled Magazine, the “Bartender’s Guide to Wine: Everything you need to know about suggesting, selling, and serving wine.”

Visit https://bit.ly/3nfY1dn for details, and be sure to check out the digital edition at https://issuu.com/chilledmagazine/docs/chilled_v14-i4_issuu/50.

Dom Pérignon

06/15/2021

Join us on June 21st!

today announced it will host its first-ever “Beyond the Bottle” virtual roundtable with the Mixologists of Southern Glazer’s on June 21, 2021, from 2 – 3 p.m. EST. Visit https://bit.ly/3pU9aQ6 for details and to register! All cocktail lovers are welcome.

04/20/2021

We’re proud to be the outdoor dining sponsor of West Randolph, Fulton Market and Old Town! It might be snowing today, but the sun will be shining on Chicago’s hospitality community in 2021! Thank you to our supplier partners at Grey Goose and Bacardi for sponsoring this year’s patio program!

The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. Learn more at Learn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax.

03/25/2021

Check out all the great tools to help with a post-Covid recovery!

- New content focuses on recovery strategies and ‘new normal’ operating environment - Southern Glazer's Wine Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—announced it has refreshed its SGWS Customer Care online hub for trade customers to reflect the cu...

02/24/2021

We are honored to be the official wine and spirits sponsor for Chicago Restaurant Week! Book your reservations today and support these amazing restaurants!

Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s award-winning culinary scene. Enjoy menus from nearly 400 of Chicago's top restaurants.

01/27/2021

Let us show you the Proof! Visit www.sgproof.com to see what is waiting for you!

Southern Glazer’s Wine Spirits (Southern Glazer’s)–the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol–today announced its industry-leading B2B eCommerce platform, Proof ™, has generated more than $1 billion in revenue and is now serving more than 100,000 customers since its launch in...

01/26/2021

Incredibly proud of the work being done by our partners at the Illinois Restaurant Association and their educational foundation. Thank you to all the brands, corporate partners and individuals that have helped make this happen!

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Beam Suntory
Josh Cellars
Unshackled Wines
High West Distillery

THANK YOU for your generous support, which has to date allowed the IRAEF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to disperse $230,000 in grants for hospitality workers in need throughout the state of Illinois.

We continue to accept donations and process applications. Please visit illinoisrestaurants.org to contribute or apply.

01/25/2021

Happy National Irish Coffee Day! Check out this step by step tutorial on how to make the best Irish Coffee you've ever had featuring Teeling Whiskey!

01/21/2021

Illinois is excited to welcome Rodney Strong Vineyards to the family! Our SGWS sales representative look forward to growing this outstanding lineup of wines. Be sure to visit www.sgproof.com to explore our entire portfolio.

has expanded its distribution agreement in 16 additional markets with renowned family-owned Sonoma County winery Rodney Strong Vineyards! Visit https://bit.ly/3pi5Mxe for details around the new expansion.

11/18/2020

Congratulations Chef Erick Williams I’m being named one of the 6 “Chicagoans of the Year” for 2020!

In crisis, he knows this: It’s time to nurture. And he doesn’t waste a moment of time. Erick Williams is one of Chicago Magazine's six Chicagoans of the Year. And there are no words other than that we are humbled by his talent, tenacity, leadership and commitment to community. In a time when we don’t know which way is up, he and Team Virtue point the way.

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/December-2020/Chicagoans-of-the-Year/Erick-Williams/

10/28/2020

The time to act is now!

Send a letter to Governor Pritzker now. Join us and 3,000+ members of the industry who stand together in this crucial fight for Illinois restaurants.

TAKE ACTION: https://p2a.co/Ei5R6fg?fbclid=IwAR10a7eNlF03L-JflEvfoCCsn994BPMIFIpIBHjy3KXIAqxk1sJtuoyLCpg

10/19/2020

Another incredible step taken to lift up the hospitality industry here in Illinois! Thank you to Beam Suntory and Constellation Brands for helping us launch this important initiative.

🚨 The IRAEF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund application opens online at 10AM TODAY. See link in bio to access grant application in both English and Spanish.

Thank you, Chicago Tribune. And thank you to those who supported this fund via Chicago Gourmet's 2020 Go Gourmet events and to our founding donors:
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Telemundo Chicago
Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois
EMPLOYERS, America’s small business insurance specialist

09/22/2020

The safety and welfare of guests and team members are restaurants' top priorities. Restaurants are, and have always been, one of the most highly-regulated segments when it comes to health and safety. They are strictly following all necessary public health guidelines - face coverings, social distancing, PPE, sanitizing, and more - in order to maintain safe and welcoming environments for our guests. We're all in this together - and we know that masks and covered faces keep open places!

Pre-pandemic, the foodservice industry was the largest private sector employer in the state. Today, 55% of 25,000+ Illinois restaurant operators say it is unlikely their restaurant will still be in business six months from now, and 63% do not expect staffing to return to pre-COVID-19 levels within the next six months. The jobs of people who work in our state’s diverse restaurant industry are at stake, and continued closures will devastate the stability of our communities.

The hospitality industry is an economic engine for the state of Illinois. The employees want and need a place to work. Diners crave restaurant experiences, and safety measures - which include strict mask policies for both team members and guests - allow them to do so responsibly.

To this we say: We are Serving You Safely. Then. Now. Always.


Illinois Restaurant Association
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Governor JB Pritzker
Lori Lightfoot

08/14/2020

We are proud to be a founding partner of the restaurant employee relief fund launched by the Illinois Restaurant Association! We will continue to work with our supplier partners in further enriching this program so we can ensure the future health of our culinary and hospitality community!

As the restaurant industry continues to face the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, executives at the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) have a...

07/21/2020

Great piece from our partners at the Illinois Restaurant Association.

President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, Sam Toia joins Roe Conn to discuss Mayor Lightfoot’s rollback of COVID-19 restrictions on bars, and restaurants due to a recent increase in C…

07/10/2020

Check out these stunning new bottles from Bombay Sapphire!

07/09/2020

Let’s keep our restaurants open!

"We cannot allow our restaurants and bars to slide backwards, as we’ve seen happen in other states. Let’s all stay safe and keep our businesses open! I urge fellow operators and restaurant-goers to strictly follow local and state public safety guidelines. Wear your mask, keep social distancing, follow occupancy rules and ensure compliance. The Illinois Restaurant Promise can be found at illinoisrestaurants.org. Follow the guidelines, and let’s keep our restaurants and bars moving forward. We are in this together! Illinois Restaurant Association Chicago Gourmet