Restaurant Review: Thanksgiving Day Feasts under $100 per person in Chicago
The Thanksgiving holiday honors early settlers and Native Americans who came together to have a historic harvest feast in 1621. That first meal, according to National Geographic for Kids, consisted of deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat.
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Stress Free Holiday
If you’re taking on Thanksgiving this year, don’t panic! With some organization you can pull this off with a minimum of fuss. From getting the house ready to the actual meal, here are some guidelines and handy tips to make everything go smoothly
Private Showings Vs. Open Houses: Which Wins?
Looking for a new home? Before you sign on the dotted line, you’re going to want to have a chance or two to scope out a few homes in detail first.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Honoring Our Veterans!
Before we get started with this weekend’s activities, let’s take a moment to thank and honor all the veterans who have served, and are serving, so honorably in the military in times of war and peace as this Saturday is Veterans Day.
Neighborhood News: Christkindelmarkets are back in Chicago Loop and Wrigleyville
Ach du liebe! Tis the season to celebrate a tradition that stretches all the way back to the Middle Ages…gathering in celebration and community, bringing light and laughter to a traditionally dark, cold season.
Restaurant Review: For year-round rooftop dining, Cindy’s can’t be beat
The temperatures may be dropping, but a beautiful view of Chicago is year-round, thanks to restaurants perched high atop Chicago’s iconic skyscrapers.
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Canned foods are good and nutritious
Canned foods have gotten a bad rap lately, so bad that folks can be ashamed to wheel up to the checkout with them in the cart. But what we think about canned goods couldn’t be further from the truth!
5 Ways Real Estate Agents Save You Money When Selling Your Home
It’s understandable – after finally selling your home, it can be tough to fork over the commission fee to a real estate agent. But before you fall into the FSBO trap, consider one very important thing: real estate agents can actually save you money.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Embracing November and Upcoming Holidays!
As we embrace the arrival of November plus our next two holidays of the season, this weekend not only offers us some fun and exciting events before all the holiday hoopla begins, but it also gives us the opportunity to get a head start on this year’s holiday shopping!
Neighborhood News: Flying the friendly skies at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
Merry holiday season to one and all! Welcome also to the season of travel, which is also upon us.
Restaurant Review: A trip around the world at the West Loop’s Proxi
Chef Andrew Zimmerman’s companion restaurant to Sepia is a chic stop for, as their website describes, “global street food and cocktails in an architectural setting with dining room and lounge.”
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Extending your healthy life
During the last century the average life span has increased from 50 to 80 years. A whopping 30-year difference!
Clever Moving Tips to Cut Down on Time and Hassle
Just the mere thought of having to pack the entire house and move it all to a new destination can seem like a daunting task. And it can be if you don't plan ahead and use simple yet effective strategies to ease the burden.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Be Afraid! Be Very, Very Afraid!!
One of Chicagoans’ favorite holidays is being celebrated this weekend with a host of Halloween parties that are not for the faint of heart. In fact, all should be very, very afraid given Chicago’s haunted history!
Neighborhood News: A Haunting Legacy at the Loop’s James M. Nederlander Theatre
The James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 West Randolph Street, stands on the shoulders of the two theatres that preceded the Nederlander at that spot. And rumor has it…the ghost of one predecessor haunts the theatre to this day.
Restaurant Review: Farm to table began at Logan Square’s Lula Café
Opened in 1999, Logan Square’s Lula Café predated the ‘farm to table’ movement in Chicago.
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Fall tasks
Summer is over and winter will soon be here. Now is the time to make sure your home and landscape is ready for the cold months ahead!
The Dangers of Over-Improving Your Home
Is there such thing as having a home that’s too good for its surrounding neighborhood? Sure, most homeowners want their home to be up-to-date and attractive, and often that means making some changes and improvements to it.
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – In a Halloween Mood Yet?
Not feeling in the Halloween mood yet? Well, you better get with it since Chicagoans take this holiday seriously! Perhaps some of the events taking place this weekend will get you started on the right path.
Neighborhood News: On State Street, that great street...
“On State Street, that great street, I just want to stay…They do things they don't do on Broadway…” Lyrics from ‘Chicago, That Toddlin’ Town,’ by Fred Fisher. Made famous by Frank Sinatra
Restaurant Review: When impressions are important...River North's Gene & Georgetti's tops them all
Once upon a time, my date was insistent. “Wear a dress,” he said. “I’m taking you someplace special.” River North? Okay! I thought…this should be interesting.
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Better diet, better sleep
We don’t often think of food affecting our sleep, but our diet has everything to do with how our body functions! Better nutrition will give you better rest and more energy during the day.