takitos and tequila at ay chiwowa

Craft cocktails, salsa, and plenty of high-energy delights were a part of Takitos and Tequila, a boutique fundraiser for the American Kennel Club, which took place on July 23. 2014 at Ay Chiwowa in Chicago's trendy River North neighborhood.

Guests representing a wide-range of industries attended the boutique benefit, which included craft cocktails by Anthony's Own and a prominent presence by some of Chicago's industry insiders.

Whether you were there for the whiskey-infused liqueur cocktails or the high-profile raffle prizes, which included 2 trips to Cancun, Mexico, guests supported a notable cause while meeting new friends.

Anthony Rodriguez of Anthony's Own offers a liqueur demonstration while attendees had the opportunity to sample of this craft creations.

Smile pretty, ladies!

A gent's character, attitude, and smile will say alot about who they are and where they are going.

Shari Duffy of Ladies Night Chicago, Jorge G. Zavala of PdM, and glam-socialite Annelly Quiroz pose for the camera.

Everyone, and we mean everyone, savored the delish cocktail offerings.

New business alliances were formed between M&J Products and XSport Fitness. Both entities, which support health and wellness initiatives in Chicago, supported the event with highly-anticipated raffle prizes.

There's just too much sexy in this picture...

Annelly Quiroz, Paul Duffy, Shari Duffy, Norma Wagner, and Cheryl Zara making new, memorable friends while enjoying a Mexican-style happy hour.

Don't you just love this couple's style?

Swagger Jagger: Norma Wagner, Jorge G. Zavala, and Alexandra Howe.

The boutique benefit brought together an exciting-array of individuals dedicated to improving the livelihood of battered animals and those in transition to better homes across Illinois. Lucky winners from the luxe raffle went home with trips to exotic locations, savory boutique coffee beans and chocolate, year memberships to XSport Fitness, and boutique wellness products from M&J Products.

As our furry critters would say, the crowd was definitely woof!  We cannot wait for the next one!