Featured – CHICAGONISTA

A Magical Journey: The Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Lyric Opera House, Chicago (December 2–27, 2023)

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023mj tam Comment

Experience the Enchantment of the Holiday Season This December, the Lyric Opera House in Chicago comes alive with the timeless magic of “The [...]

A Chicagonista You Should Know: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023MJ Tam Comment

I’ve had the pleasure of traveling once with Rosalind. My fondest memory with her was sharing a very early hot breakfast at the [...]

5 better holiday baking tips to elevate your celebrations

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022MJ Tam Comment

(BPT) – Baking during the holidays is a great way to bring family and friends together. Whether you’re trying out a new recipe [...]

The Joffrey Ballet Celebrates The Holidays With The Return of Christopher Wheeldon’s Chicago-Set The Nutcracker

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022MJ Tam Comment

***Photo Credit: Yumi Kanazawa and Hyuma Kiyosawa_Photo by Todd Rosenberg Celebrating the holidays in Chicago never feels complete without seeing THE JOFFREY BALLET’s The Nutcracker. [...]

Ketchum / Sun Valley Winter Travel

February 29, 2020October 22, 2020MJ Tam Comment

DISCLOSURE: This trip is hosted and arranged by Hotel Ketchum. All opinions are my own. United Airlines just recently launched its non-stop flight [...]

5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

November 11, 2019BPT Comment

(BPT) – Along with the cold temperatures, snow and ice, winter also brings unpredictable dangers, including the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. [...]

Soyfoods and Farm Tour with ND Soybean Council

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019MJ Tam Comment

As someone who is of Asian origin, Soybean has always been a significant element of my rearing when it comes to our food. [...]

There’s Something For Everyone at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood!

October 31, 2019November 5, 2019MJ Tam Comment

I love seafood. The complex and versatile flavors and textures of lobsters, crabs, shrimps, fishes, and octopus, is something I often crave, but [...]

Eyeconic now open at Bucktown and Fulton Market

July 31, 2019MJ Tam Comment

Eyeconic, an online one-stop-shop for all things eyewear opened two of their first brick and mortar stores in Chicago at Bucktown and the [...]

Peapod is how I’m winning Summer!

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019MJ Tam Comment

SPONSORED POST The family summer busy-ness is in full force, and creating exciting dinners has been challenging. I need to make sure that [...]