Chris Smith

Christopher Smith is a freelance writer and high-end fashion stylist from the south side of Chicago, IL. After attending the University of Iowa, he returned to his hometown of Chicago to start his writing career where he covers fashion, hospitality, restaurants and all things haute.

Posts by Chris Smith

Top 5 Seafood Restaurants in Chicago

Seafood in Chicago can be tricky because there’s so many steak restaurants that can trick you into thinking their seafood is just as good, most of the time they are not. The five seafood restaurants on this list are the cream of the crop and have some of the best seafood you will ever find. […]

Untitled Chicago’s Whiskey Week

In case you missed last week’s first Annual American Whiskey Affair or just loved it so much you can’t wait for the next event you’re in luck. Untitled’s Whiskey Week is back and it is being kicked off with an amazing five-course meal expertly prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Heppe, and of course the food […]

North Pond’s Mother’s Day Brunch

North Pond is genuinely considered one of the most romantic restaurants in the city, but I’m going to take it a step further and say it’s just a great place to spend any special day. And we all know what special day is coming up very soon, Mother’s Day. North Pod will be having a […]

Blackstone Hotel Celebrates A Special Anniversary

Chicago’s hotels are special, there are a great mix of nice small boutique hotels and great luxury hotels. So much elegance and luxury in one place and yet there are still places that stand out. One of them being the Blackstone Hotel (636 South Michigan Ave.), which is not only a luxury hotel, it’s a […]

Hotel Monaco’s Mother’s Day Grand Buffet

As we get closer and closer to Mother’s Day there will be more and more amazing Mother’s Day options, and that’s a good thing because mostly everywhere worth going will be booked up for sure. In an attempt to beat the tons of people that are sure to make reservations, allow me to let you […]

Bears Select Kyle Long in First Round of NFL Draft

If you live in Chicago then it’s probably a safe assumption that you are a Chicago Bears fan. You may just be a casual fan that watches the games when you have friends over, you may be a diehard tailgating fan that argues in the parking lot pre-game, or you may fall somewhere in the […]

Untitled Chicago’s 1st Annual Whiskey Affair

If you are a fan of Whiskey and felt like you haven’t participated in Whiskey Week to your liking then I have an event that will make your day, well ummm, night. Tonight (April 25) Untitled Chicago (111 West Kinzie) will be having their first Annual American Whiskey Affair from 8:30 to 11PM. It will […]

Art of Fashion 2013 Another Reminder of Chicago’s Fashion Talent

StyleChicago.com is in its fifth season of presenting The Art of Fashion. Twice a year Chicago’s fashion lovers get to see 10 looks from either the Spring or Fall collections of some of Chicago’s best fashion designers. For the Fall 2013 collections, the latest show was held on Friday, April 19, 2013 on the fourth […]

Chicago Tribune Sends Pizza, Note to Boston Globe Staff

In yet another example of the country sticking together in times of tragedy, the Chicago Tribune, as a gesture of solidarity and appreciation for their Boston Marathon covering, sent over dozens of pizzas to the Boston Globe staff from a local Boston Pizzeria. The Chicago Tribune knows how much hard work and effort it takes […]

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