Chicory is a root that has periwinkle flowers in the dandelion family. Its most popular application is a caffeine-free herbal replacement for coffee.

Chicory is in the Inception stage — it’s considered a premium health/diet-conscious offering that can be found mostly at operators in the Northeast and casual restaurants.

Bernie’s Lunch and Supper — Chicago, Ill.

• Smoke and Mirrors — redwood empire emerald giant rye whiskey, chicory, honey, coffee-infused oloroso sherry, tobacco essence.