See & Plays
The Yellow Brick Road Lead to Chicago
The Wizard of Oz tour’s yellow brick road lead them to Chicago and today’s Press Event provided us a sneak peek performance to share with you. Lead Character, Dorothy, will be played by Kalie Kaimann whose sweet voice will sure to bring new little fans to this beloved musical. The Chicago leg of the tour […]
The Conrad Mini Tour
Crain’s listed the newly built The Conrad at 101 E. Erie on their new directory of Chicago’s Best Event Spaces and so I wanted to see it for myself. Coincidentally, I got invited to a Venue Showcase event at The Conrad, and they didn’t disappoint. The dramatic Chicago views at every turn and every event […]
PEPSI® Tall Ships at Navy Pier July 27-31
As part of Navy Pier’s Centennial Celebration, The Tall Ships event are bringing in over 14 majestic vessels. This five-day festival is kicking off July 27th starting with a Parade of Sails at 3pm-5pm and with fireworks at 9:30pm. Guest have the opportunity to walk the grounds, board the ships and sail out. Tickets can […]
Eats & Sips
Shanghai Terrace at The Chicago Peninsula launches new Spring/Summer Menu
Shanghai Terrace at The Chicago Peninsula just launched their newest Spring and Summer cocktail and food menu, and I was happy to attend the tasting event. Visiting Shanghai Terrace feels a lot like I am on the set of Wong Kar Wai’s film, In The Mood for Love. For me, anyway. Just like the film, […]
Expanded Happy Hour Menu at #BarFogo
The Brazilian Churrascaria, Fogo De Chao, is known for the all-you-can-eat barbecued meats prepared in the traditional gaucho way. If you have never been to Fogo De Chao before, be prepared to feast on their delicious selections of bacon-wrapped chicken, lamb chops, Picanha top sirloin, filet mignon, and more that comes in a steady stream of […]
A Tour at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
Check out our Chicagonista visit to Bow Truss Coffee Roasters, a local coffee company who recently expanded to Beverly Hills in California. Check out all their other locations here. You must try the Lavander-infused cappuccino and nitro cold brew. When in their Lakeview location, visit the Bunny, The Micro Bakery goodies that complement Bow Truss’ javas! My […]
Shops & Services
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[Hawaii Video] Nectar Sweetness for the Entire Family!
Since I’m a mom of teens now, I’m consciously watching at what I wear before one of my kid label me as “trying too hard to look cool, young, or hip” (or what’s that word now? DOPE?!) So the first time I visited the Nectar Sunglasses website, I was a bit intimidated that I may […]
Design Your Perfect Bag at Laudi Vidni
Laudi Vidni Co-Founder and CEO, Laura Kofoid, and her business partner, Grace Tsao-Wu, could not find a bag that they actually like so they came up with the idea of a custom handbag that will express their personal style. In 2009 they opened up a custom leather handbags store, Laudi Vidni, located in Armitage and […]
Old Reid Murdoch Building showcases newest Whirlpool appliances
One could not miss the old brown Reid, Murdoch & Co. Building as most call it the clock tower by Chicago River in between LaSalle and Clark if you were ever in the downtown area. Built in 1914, this Chicago Landmark, was once a grocery warehouse, a makeshift hospital, and even once a City of […]
Art & Leisure
The Yellow Brick Road Lead to Chicago
The Wizard of Oz tour’s yellow brick road lead them to Chicago and today’s Press Event provided us a sneak peek performance to share with you. Lead Character, Dorothy, will be played by Kalie Kaimann whose sweet voice will sure to bring new little fans to this beloved musical. The Chicago leg of the tour […]
[Hawaii Video] Nectar Sweetness for the Entire Family!
Since I’m a mom of teens now, I’m consciously watching at what I wear before one of my kid label me as “trying too hard to look cool, young, or hip” (or what’s that word now? DOPE?!) So the first time I visited the Nectar Sunglasses website, I was a bit intimidated that I may […]
Design Your Perfect Bag at Laudi Vidni
Laudi Vidni Co-Founder and CEO, Laura Kofoid, and her business partner, Grace Tsao-Wu, could not find a bag that they actually like so they came up with the idea of a custom handbag that will express their personal style. In 2009 they opened up a custom leather handbags store, Laudi Vidni, located in Armitage and […]
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The Yellow Brick Road Lead to Chicago
The Wizard of Oz tour’s yellow brick road lead them to Chicago and today’s Press Event provided us a sneak peek performance to share with you. Lead Character, Dorothy, will be played by Kalie Kaimann whose sweet voice will sure to bring new little fans to this beloved musical. The Chicago leg of the tour […]
[Hawaii Video] Nectar Sweetness for the Entire Family!
Since I’m a mom of teens now, I’m consciously watching at what I wear before one of my kid label me as “trying too hard to look cool, young, or hip” (or what’s that word now? DOPE?!) So the first time I visited the Nectar Sunglasses website, I was a bit intimidated that I may […]
Shanghai Terrace at The Chicago Peninsula launches new Spring/Summer Menu
Shanghai Terrace at The Chicago Peninsula just launched their newest Spring and Summer cocktail and food menu, and I was happy to attend the tasting event. Visiting Shanghai Terrace feels a lot like I am on the set of Wong Kar Wai’s film, In The Mood for Love. For me, anyway. Just like the film, […]
