Images: Daily Herald Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge
Wendy Trongale-Klebs of Moretti's Restaurant claimed the top prize in the Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge with her "The Pear Tree" creation during the Daily Herald-sponsored contest at Drink Nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night.
Trongale-Klebs has been a bartender for 27 years. She was awarded a martini glass trophy and a prize package that included gifts from sponsor Absolut vodka.
Wendy Trongale-Klebs of Moretti's Restaurant claimed the top prize in the Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge with her "The Pear Tree" creation during the Daily Herald-sponsored contest at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Ula Borodzinska of Martini Room of Elgin made the Viva La Vida drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Gayle Pearlstein of Dave and Busters made the CocoTastic Martini.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Gail Fardman of JL's Pizza and Sports made the Absolute Celebration drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. "Apollo" Andreas Vlahos of Jameson's Charhouse put on a show as he made the Absolutely Dirty drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Brittany Colatorti of Cucina Bella made the Sparkling Winter Berry Martini.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Samantha Knaub of Draft Picks toasts a marshmallow for her Flamin' S'mores Martini.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Andrea Martino of Village Tavern and Grill presents her Sangria Tini.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Eric Hanson of Punch Bowl Social makes his We are the Knights who say "nil" drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Christopher Rolph of Hop Vine Brewing Company and Restaurant makes his Shandy Twist drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Wendy Trongale-Klebs of Moretti's Restaurant shares a laugh with the crowd as she makes her The Pear Tree drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Krysta Cernasek makes her Chocolate Covered Strawberry drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Here judges Dawn Polacek of Absolut and Daily Herald Managing Editor Jim Baumann arrange the drinks.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges.Wendy Trongale-Klebs of Moretti's Restaurant shares a hug after being named the winner.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges.Wendy Trongale-Klebs of Moretti's Restaurant, center, celebrates after being named the winner.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Judges from left, Anthony Martorina of Culinary Fight Club, Dawn Polacek of Absolut, and Jim Baumann of the Daily Herald take pictures of the drinks.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges.Wendy Trongale-Klebs of Moretti's Restaurant was named the winner for this drink called The Pear Tree.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Samantha Knaub of Draft Picks toasted a marshmallow for her Flamin' S'mores Martini.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
The Best Martini in the 'Burbs Challenge was held at the Drink nightclub in Schaumburg Monday night. The Daily Herald-sponsored event featured twelve finalists performing before five judges. Myles Miller of Chicago Prime Italian made his Slice of Apple Pie drink.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
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