As a Chicago foodie, I love trying new things – especially when they are paired with alcohol or made with alcohol (as I learned from a cooking class this summer). So for New Years this…
View PostThere’s no better way to start a day or a new year, then with brunch. We’ve rounded up some brunch spots for New Years Eve and New Years brunch specials. PS if you had too…
View PostThere’s so many ways to explore Chicago, but I prefer to taste and drink my way as I walk through neighborhoods. And one of the best neighborhoods to visit for good food is the west…
View PostThanksgiving is a special holiday. It’s doing what I truly love to do – gather around for dinner and drinks (and hopefully pie) with people I love. But as nice as it is to have…
View PostFeaturing happy hours, a “Black Light Party”, live music and more There’s Thanksgiving dinner and then there’s the day before Thanksgiving, Black Wednesday. Whether you’re the lucky person traveling home or staying in the city, Black…
View PostSweet & Savory Sips inspired by the iconic novel in the Gold Coast Great literature has inspired everything from music, movies and fashion to social movements, cultural events and even food trends. Many famous writers…
View PostWhen you go to dinner and want a real conversation – you know to catch up over a few courses – Italian dinners are the way to go. I feel like we bond when we…
View PostSneaking away for the weekend to Midwest cities has been my new way of life. Each town and visit feels familiar but is also distinct. I recently went on a fall trip to Milwaukee from…
View PostA few years ago, I interviewed a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20’s. She was awarded a grant from FAB-U-WISH, an organization founded by TV Personality, Giuliana Rancic that grants wishes for women…
View PostSometimes you need something smooth in the morning. Fall weekends are so refreshing because you don’t feel as bad staying in bed a little longer and perhaps changing brunch plans to breakfast in bed plans.…
View PostThis is a sponsored post. I joke that when I leave the house in the morning, I basically am taking a trip to a different city. My bag isn’t just my purse. It’s my gym…
View PostBeing alone is nice but it’s also kindof sad when you’re alone during the holidays. I’ve found myself being alone for the holidays quite frequently in my twenties. In college, I would spend Thanksgiving with…
View PostThere’s a point in your life when friends start feeling more like family. I realized this when l moved to Chicago. And especially this year when are went to four Friendsgivings. Four! They basically took…
View PostThere’s a lot that you can learn from traveling. I’ve traveled with my best friend, strangers and even did solo travel. I wanted to share my experience driving cross country from Chicago to The Grand…
View PostDo you ever wonder why some people go to an event and meet the same people you do, but they create better leads at events? Seeing someone else sign a deal when you didn’t is…
View PostAnybody can throw a party, but what does it take to throw successful influencer events (like this one, or this one, or oh, yes this party)? Influencer marketing has become explosive in the past few…
View PostI seriously thought I got invited to a Bachelor in Paradise party – but here I was at a Paradise Park party. It was nothing short of surprises. The restaurant is owned by the same…
View PostThe West Loop has become kindof my second home and I get that there are some of the best restaurants there – I read Emily Belden’s “Hot Mess” (and also interviewed her on a West…
View PostSummertime Chi is busy. Everyone wants to find that friend of a friend who has a boat. And when that doesn’t happen, we turn our attention to rooftops and patios. So this year, I’ve decided…
View PostSaying “Hi” and “Hey” on Bumble (Tinder, OkCupid, Match, eHarmony, Hinge, etc.) is one of the worst ways to start a conversation. Just kidding, we all do it. I mean sometimes swiping is like liking photos…
View PostLove. It’s in an algorithm. At least according to Sam Yagan, a mathematician who founded OkCupid. Yagan and I met in the back room. As a serial entrepreneur, who is now investing his resources in Chicago,…
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