Happy Birthday to ya! Happy Birthday to ya! Happpyyy Biiiirrrthhdayy! I wonder how many Stevie Wonder fans are reading this. It doesn’t matter, this has nothing to do with him, it’s all about Tortoise Club (350 North State) and their upcoming birthday. Tomorrow, November 19, they will be celebrating their first year. I don’t need […]

Cheers to 2014 at Roka Akor! Guests at Roka Akor will have plenty of reason to celebrate this New Year’s Eve with special holiday tasting menus offered at both Chicago area restaurants. With locations in Chicago’s River North and Skokie’s Old Orchard Shopping Center, Roka Akor’s New Year’s Eve dinners make a chic and enchanting […]

Twenty earned one star, four earned two stars, and once again Alinea received the ultra-coveted three star designation. “It was a great year in Chicago,” said Michael Ellis, Michelin’s international director in charge of the guides. “There are a lot of really interesting things going on; there are great chefs out there, and the audience is out there; they really like innovation in Chicago.” The full list of restaurants and star designations is as follows:

With the excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade, lets not forget there is much more to discover on Michigan Avenue this holiday season. There is a historic Chicago hotel that has some things up its sleeve. The Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (505 North Michigan Avenue) is set to host an […]

Who doesn’t love a good wine? Even better, who doesn’t love a good SPARKLING wine? If you like the latter, and all the bubbles associated with it, then you will be happy to hear about this Good Vines Wine co-sponsored event, Bubble Bath XIV. This annual event is a celebration of everything sparkling. Guests will […]

Chicago has lost one of its gems in the passing of Charlie Trotter. The multiple James Beard Award-winning chef passed away earlier this week and there has been a lot of back and forth over the reasoning. I won’t go anywhere near that, but the fact is that not only Chicago, but the entire world […]

Dose Market is back again this Sunday, November 10, just as it will be every Sunday until December 15, and it’s all about the little ones this week. Themed “Dose Adorable,” will be fueled by big smiles, good eats, good music and over 25 kid-friendly Dosers. This Dose is dedicated to giving families a chance […]

I love when businesses have birthdays, because unlike people, when a business has a birthday they usually are the ones giving some type of gift. Just like The Florentine’s upcoming birthday on November 11. The Italian restaurant will turn three and will be offering a special-priced birthday menu, one lavish getaway for two and extra […]

It’s time for some epic sweets at an Epic restaurant. Each month at Epic (112 West Hubbard), pastry chef Jessica Ellington creates a special dessert for a great cause. This month, her housemade “Tiramisu Cake” will benefit Movember. The tiramisu-inspired dessert ($12) is made with with mascarpone mousse, coffee cream, ladyfinger cake, coffee and cacao […]