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 Presidential Suites in Chicago

Chicago is known for its extremely luxe hotels, so it’s no surprise that it also has some of the most grand and lavish penthouses and suites in the world. Take a look at five of the top Presidential Suites you will the city has to offer.

BREAKING NEWS: Chicago Bears Part Ways With Lovie Smith

The biggest news to come out of the city today is the firing of Chicago Bears’ head coach Lovie Smith. While it’s welcome news to much of the city, it’s a surprise all the same. After starting 7-1 and ending 10-6 the Bears have failed to make the playoffs after Green Bay lost against the […]

Union Sushi and Barbecue Bar

It’s always nice to break out of the routine and try something new. No matter the experience, just breaking out of the monotony of the everyday can feel great. You can say that about work, movies, television, and where you go work out. But one of the simplest things we can change up is what […]

Haute Restaurant: The Publican

For the person who loves fine dining that’s made from the best possible food around, that also loves to occasionally pig out as well, take a trip to The Publican (837 West Fulton Market). This European beer hall-inspired restaurant is most famous for its locally sourced and organic pork, but its known far and wide […]

Chicago Bulls To Honor Scottie and Larsa Pippen At Annual Event

On January 8, 2013, the Chicago Bulls organization will hold their 24th annual “An Evening with the Chicago Bulls” charity event. The event will be hosted by actor David Eigenberg of “Sex and The City,” and more recently “Chicago Fire,” fame. The event will honor Scottie and the lovely Larsa Pippen for their charitable contributions […]

Chucks Manufacturing To Host “Esquire’s Eve”

New Year’s Eve is less than a week away and I have been giving you options on where you can possible bring in the New Year. If none of those really piqued your interest, let me announce Chuck Manufacturing’s (located in the Hard Rock Hotel 224 N. Michigan) “Esquire Eve.” This event is being put […]

Haute Eats: Takashi Chicago

Chicagoans have a very serious love affair with food and restaurants. To be a fine dining restaurant in Chicago, you have to be more than great to make it more than a couple years. We also are suckers for trendy “it” restaurants every now and then, but they usually don’t last much longer than the […]

The Omni Hotel in The Heart of The City

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is the Omni Hotel (676 North Michigan Avenue), which is the only all suite luxury hotel on Michigan Avenue. In a city that prides itself on the hospitality scene standing out is extremely hard to do, but Omni Hotel continues to do so. Its 347 rooms are […]

Chicago’s New Year’s Eve Parties

Next week is New Year’s Eve and I know a lot of people are still either juggling invites or just haven’t found anywhere they want to go. I know how aggravating that can be, so I have set up a list of NYE parties that are sure to deliver a great time. All of these […]

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