Wiener’s Circle, J.P. Graziano, and Jeppson’s Malört Merge for April Fool’s Day | Eater Chicago

"An 84‑year‑old Italian grocer and deli — the last real independent along Randolph Restaurant Row — J.P. Graziano Grocery is run by 41‑year‑old fourth‑generation owner Jim Graziano, who created Taste Real Chicago to ship giardiniera and other goods. Graziano helped scheme the April Fool’s‑turned‑real stunt to form the J.P. Wienerlort alliance and didn’t want it to be a cheap gag, so the group is backing it up with a party and merchandise. Graziano appears in the promotional videos (including one where he drinks Malört) and his giardiniera is literalized in the collaboration menu: Graziano’s giardiniera flakes rim the Realist Chicago Bloody Mary that combines elements of all three brands." - Ashok Selvam