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

2013 Chicago Auto Show

It’s about three more weeks until the 2013 Chicago Auto Show (February 9 – 18, 2013) and that’s always an exciting time for Chicago. Held at the McCormick Place (2301 South Lake Shore Drive), the Chicago Auto Show is the nation’s largest and longest running Auto Show. This year marks the 105th edition of the […]

Chicago Bulls Host Party For Local Children

Last month the Bulls teamed up with the USO and held a party at the Berto Center for 65 children who either lost a parent in Iraq or Afghanistan or have a parent currently deployed. Along with those 65, there were also 35 Chicago Housing Authority All-Stars who were invited because of their school attendance, […]

“An Evening With The Bulls” Brought The Stars Out (Pictures)

Tuesday night the Chicago Bulls hosted “An Evening With The Chicago Bulls” at the United Center. The event, emceed by David Eigenberg, also honored Scottie and Larsa Pippen with the Charles Lubin Memorial Award. The Lubin Award is given to a player who has excelled off the court by significantly contributing to the community. It […]

FELA! Returns to Chicago

The most critically acclaimed musical of a couple seasons ago, FELA!, is on a World Tour and on it’s way back to Chicago. Presented by superstars Jay-Z, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith FELA! The Musical, winner of three Tony Awards, is an amazingly inspiring tale of courage, passion and love. It’s based on Fela Kuti, […]

Oak Street “Let It Snow” Deals

The New Year brings about tons of resolutions, goals and a bunch of other promises that may or may not be kept. There are very few guarantees with a resolution, you can’t really be sure about anything in a New Year. But there is one thing that is sure to actually happen in the New […]

Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards

The Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, which recognizes local television excellence, were held recently. The event was held at The Alhambra Palace Restaurant (1240 W Randolph) and had the who’s who of local television personalities on hand. Chicago Sun-Times columnist emceed the event that honored some of Chicagoland’s favorite television personalities. Honored at the event were WMAQ […]

Four Season Chicago’s Allium Restaurant

In early 2012, the Four Seasons Chicago (120 East Delaware Place) decided to make some changes to their dining situation. They turned their elegant Seasons restaurant into a private event space with views of Lake Michigan and turned the Lounge and Bar space into a new dining concept, Allium. Allium, which is “the Latin name […]

Studio Paris to Host “An Evening With The Bulls” Official After-Party

If you won’t be able to make it to the “An Evening with the Chicago Bulls” tonight (January 8,2013) at the United Center honoring Scottie and Larsa Pippen don’t worry. There’s still a chance to rub elbows with the famous tonight. There will be an Official After-Party at River North’s Studio Paris (59 West Hubbard) […]

Chicago’s Top 5 Power Lunches

With hundreds of restaurants in the downtown area, there are an endless amount of options to hold a lunch meeting. But for a true power lunch these five restaurants are sure to give you the right backdrop for serious business conversations.

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