This may be one of the hardest categories to make into a list. Burgers are a big part of Chicago’s restaurant scene and there are so many amazing burgers that you have to be more than great to stand out. Despite the vast number of choices, I have nailed down five of the best in […]

  Leah Chavie has been a skin care professional for over 20 years. Her eponymous skin care boutique (2457 North Halsted) opened in the Lincoln Park area in 2010 and has been one of the premier destinations for all things skin. Chavie’s expertise in make-up and anti-aging has led her to being a source of […]

  Creative brides-to-be, it’s time to get excited. Chicago’s “leading source for creative yet functional weddings and event design,” Art of Imagination, is currently hosting a Bridal Gown Giveaway. They have partnered with the Jenny Woo Collection, The Left Bank Jewelry and Crowne Plaza Hotel to give away a luxurious, couture Jenny Woo gown! And […]

  Groupon started out in Chicago as an idea for online social activism and turned into an online daily deals site. I don’t know how the change happened, but quirky (literally the best word to describe him) co-founder Andrew Mason made it into one of the fastest growing start-ups ever. But what goes up must […]

  Now that the award season has come to a close and the red carpets are all gone, it’s time to roll out the pink carpet. On March 8, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Dancing with Chicago Celebrities presented by Arthur Murray will be returning. As always, it’s purpose it to raise funds for […]

  International design company, Case-Mate, is known for its fashion forward mobile accessories. They are now using these accessories to help Chicago’s youth. They have teamed up with AT&T to create an exclusive set of art-inspired smartphone cases. The two companies have partnered up with Chicago’s own Grammy-Award winning artist Common to design the cases. […]

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A couple weeks ago, Nike opened it’s first ever Nike Training Club in Lincoln Park (833 West Armitage to be exact) in a building that previously housed the United Colors of Benetton. This ladies-only (men are allowed in of course, there’s just no menswear) boutique is a concept the company hopes catches on. The two-story […]

  In a time where every new restaurant is trying to stay ahead of some constantly changing trend curve, imagine a place that aims to be the total opposite. Imagine a restaurant that has no unnecessary gimmicks, is all about the elegance of fine dining and has a prix-fixe menu that you wouldn’t want to […]