As you’ve probably noticed, these days when you go to make a reservation for a restaurant you have to go through Open Table. It’s the way of the world it seems now, and it’s actually a good tool for us dining patrons. It’s a centralized site where you can make reservations and also review the […]

In the mid 1990s, Saks Fifth Avenue launched a line of men’s apparel and with it created a full retail store for male customers. About 15 years ago they opened a men’s store on the Magnificent Mile and it has become one of my favorite shopping destinations on Michigan Avenue. So imagine my shock upon […]

The folks over at Mercat a la Planxa (638 South Michigan Ave) always have something up their sleeves. The Catalan-inspired restaurant constantly does things to mix it up while creating amazing dishes for guest to enjoy. Starting Sunday April 7, 2013 and every following Sunday they will offer a pork-centric four-course menu featuring their signature […]

After doing the top five Sunday Brunches last week, I felt that I should probably point out some great options for Easter brunch. It’s not another top five, it’s just a helpful list of a few places you can check out for brunch this Easter Sunday. There are the traditional brunch menus, a prix fixe […]

After three long years, the Hyatt Regency Chicago (151 East Wacker Drive) is set to unveil their $168 million renovation on April 1st. For people who love great hotels, this is truly a treat. The Hyatt Regency Chicago is already the largest Hyatt property in the world with 2,019 guest rooms, 228,000 square feet of […]

Chicago native Sophia Lorraine is an author, event planner, mentor, and philanthropist. She holds a bachelor degree in Liberal Studies from Roosevelt University. An avid lover of life, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures and adventures. I had the chance to ask the well-rounded young author a few questions about her debut book “The Girlfriend […]

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in Chicago, some small mom and pop places and others are big franchises. But there is a hierarchy in the Chicago Mexican cuisine scene, and as you can tell from the list below, Rick Bayless is king. Rick Bayless runs three of the five restaurants on the list, […]

I love pointing out the best real estate in the city, but lately there hasn’t been anything to really get excited about, until now. I recently came across one of the most beautiful lakefront buildings I have ever seen. Lincoln Park 2550 (2550 North Lakeview) is a collection of absolutely gorgeous units ranging from a […]

Have you ever been intrigued by something you don’t totally understand? That’s my issue right now with Time Out Chicago’s Dining & Libation Society and their Brunch on Exhibit. It’s basically the new brunch menu at Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano’s Terzo Piano restaurant (159 East Monroe St.) being unveiled and somehow it’s in conjunction with The […]