THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Enjoying the Enchantment & Magic of the Holidays!
This weekend will have you, your family, and friends filled with the enchantment and magic of the Holiday Season!
Neighborhood News: Lincoln Park’s Theater on the Lake-from Sanitarium to Concert Venue
Located at Fullerton Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive, was designed in 1913 and constructed in 1920, the Prairie-Style structure has known many uses and many lives.
Restaurant Review: For ‘Tradition & Geshmak,’ nothing beats Uptown’s Sam & Gertie’s
This is Hanukkah Week, and if you’re in the mood for something completely different, what’s better than a vegan Jewish deli?
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Cooking oils and their uses
There are so many oils available today that some of us might get a bit confused. Especially with the price point of some of these oils, it is good to know where and when different types should be used.
5 Affordable Decor Ideas that Always Impress
You might be taking the holiday season as an opportunity to add some 'cheer' to your interior decor. But the truth is, revamping your interior could probably use some refreshment at any point throughout the year.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Holiday Season in Full Swing -- Cheers!
The Holiday Season here in Chicago is in full swing, and this weekend is no exception. Cheers to a festive weekend!
Neighborhood News: Palmer House-Chicago’s Most Resilient Hotel
The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel 17 E. Monroe, is the nation’s longest continually operating hotel. BUT... did you know that the hotel began its life as a gift of love?
Restaurant Review: West Town’s Boefhaus combines French-German influences in one Alsatian steakhouse
In the middle of a fussy holiday food season, sometimes, it’s just nice to come home to a simple, well-prepared steak with all the sides. With a side of Alsatian sass, provided by owner/chefs Brian Ahern and Jamie Finnegan.
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Waste less, Save more
It has been estimated that Americans throw out 60 million tons of food every year. This is estimated to be about 40% of the nation’s food supply.
Investing Locally Vs. Long-Distance: What’s Better?
Investing in real estate – it’s been done forever, and it’s one of the tried-and-true ways of building sustainable wealth over the long term.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Continuing with Our Holiday Events!
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chicago and beyond as we inch closer to the arrival of Christmas!
Neighborhood News: Celebrating Chicago Loop's American Writers Museum
In these days of book banning and questionable sources, it’s especially wonderful that Chicago is host to a unique venue that celebrates America’s unique contributions to the world of the written word in all its forms.
Restaurant Review: Logan Square's Table, Donkey and Stick delivers with a Michelin Bib Gourmand
Michelin, the arbiter of fine dining worldwide, bestows the Bib Gourmand designation on restaurants where, according to Open Table, the cooking “punches above its weight class, guiding diners to places that serve phenomenal meals that don’t break the bank.”
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Don’t like veggies? Try roasting them!
Now that it is finally cool enough to crank up that oven it’s time for roasting vegetables! Roasting brings out the natural sugars in vegetables, which helps get that char and crisp tender texture.
6 Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas For The Holiday Season
The holidays are typically marked with all sorts of festive decorations, but perhaps none is more prominent and attention-grabbing than a Christmas Tree.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Getting into the Christmas Spirit!
Two holidays down and one left to go! It’s time to get into the Christmas spirit with the following holiday events for this weekend.
Neighborhood News: 'Disney100: The Exhibition' celebrates a century of magic in Logan Square
The Walt Disney Company began “with a mouse and a dream” a century ago. It was the dream of a Chicago boy named Walter Elias Disney and his brother Roy.
Restaurant Review: For a nice change of pace, try West Loop’s Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
If you’re tired of turkey and stuffing after this week’s celebration, a great alternative for dining on Friday or any other night might be Gyu-Kaku, a charming Japanese BBQ in the West Loop.
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Setting family boundaries
This time of year is a good time to think about setting and keeping boundaries, especially around family. If you find yourself breaking out in a cold sweat, or if your heart starts racing at the thought of attending the family Thanksgiving, it might be good for you to keep reading.
6 Signs Your Home Has a Drainage Problem
It’s no secret that any water that’s pooled in any part of your home will cause nothing but problems. And if there are drainage issues in your home, you’ll likely experience these problems pretty quickly.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Gearing Up for the Upcoming Holidays!
This weekend, Chicagoans will be gearing up for the upcoming holidays since this year all our traditional holiday events are back better than ever! And believe me, there’s plenty to choose from as you’ll see in my upcoming weekend blogs.
Neighborhood News: Experience a winter miracle in Old Town's 'Immersive Nutcracker'
One hallmark of every holiday season is the performance of ‘The Nutcracker.’ For 130 years, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet has been a Christmas tradition everywhere.