With more than an inch of snow falling per hour and over 230 cancelled flights, what are you to do when you get stuck in Chicago? Here are three places to try that are sure to warm you up and fill you up… Continue reading
February 24, 2013 will be a night where glitz, glamor, and awards are all on display. It is the night of 85th Academy Awards – an evening where the Academy praises great production, direction, acting, and much else in this year’s best films. You don’t have to be a star, however, to have an A-list night. Three Chicago spots are prepared to give you a red carpet worthy experience… Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is a day to spend with and enjoy the company of your loved one (or ones!). Many couples decide to do this by going out for a romantic night on the town and a memorable meal. Five Chicago restaurants are poised to give you a dinner you will never forget… Continue reading
Everybody likes desserts. What better way to enjoy some scrumptious treats than helping people out while you do it? This can be achieved at Spark’s 2nd Annual Dessert and Wine Tasting Event, Sugar Rush Chicago… Continue reading
What better way to enjoy and explore Chicago than to try some new restaurants in town! Chicago’s Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday, February 1, and you have until the 10th to dine your way around the city. Choose from the Gourmet Prix-Fixe Menus
($22 Lunches & $33/$44 Dinners) at 239 participating restaurants, and my advice? Visit some of your usual places as well as try some new neighborhoods and dishes… Continue reading
January is a great month for shopping, with the post-holiday sales and the upcoming change in season. And there’s no better time to find some amazing deals than this week! A group of 15 independently owned Lincoln Park boutiques are teaming up for a one-day giant warehouse sale. Continue reading
I’m loving all the cool new spots in the Chicago neighborhood of East Lakeview! Frog N Snail on Broadway is the new “midwestern bistro with a french accent” helmed by Top Chef runner-up Dale Levitski. Then there’s Bar Pastoral, a wine bistro specializing in “grazing as dinner,” or get your growler on at DryHop Brewers! Continue reading
The temperatures in Chicago in winter don’t make working out outside nearly as pleasant as other seasons, but that doesn’t mean you have to be any less active. Especially in the new year, with some fresh motivation! Here are Chicago’s best options for working out in the winter… Continue reading
Kick off 2013 by enjoying an incredible meal at one of Chicago’s best restaurants, either before your big soiree or if you’re still looking to make midnight plans go ahead and schedule a late celebratory dinner! With champagne, of course…Here’s where to dine out in Chicago on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading
If you haven’t been to Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest, now is the time to go – and take the whole family! Enjoy 170,000 square feet of winter wonderland playground, with indoor ice skating, inflatable slides, rides and so much more! Santa visits on the weekends, and there are junior rides for your littlest ones. Continue reading
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