Chris Smith
Posts by Chris Smith
Charlie Trotter To Auction Off Items
After 25 years of business, one of Chicago’s most famous restaurants, Charlie Trotters, closed this past August. Now that the doors are closed, Trotter has decided to auction off everything from the establishment. This auction will actually be the second for the restaurant, a recent Christie’s auction of Trotter’s rare wine collection netted close to […]
Bring in the New Year at Entrepreneur’s Eve
If you don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve yet or if you are just looking for something better than your current plans, I have the perfect party for you. Entrepreneurs Eve is an evening full of celebrating the American Dream and helping out a great charitable foundation. Chicago’s top entrepreneurs will be out to […]
Men’s Journal Pop Up Shop Returns
The Men’s Journal Collection is a pop up shop featuring the year’s most innovative gear, gadgets, and toys. This is the only pop up shop for the Men’s Journal and it’s now in its second year. The 4,575-foot shop will be opening on the Magnificent Mile (520 North Michigan Avenue) December 6th through December 23rd. […]
Radio Host Sells LaGrange Park Home
WGN Radio host John Williams recently sold his LaGrange Park home he shared with his wife and children. The host is leaving Chicago for Minneapolis now that his contract is ending with WGN. The Williams family has been living in the brick Tudor home for 11 years. It was actually the second house they lived […]
Del Frisco’s Opens on Oak Street
Chicago is fast becoming the steakhouse capital, and for good reason, we have some of the best in Gibsons (which is located right around the corner), Morton’s, David Burke’s Primehouse and many more. The newest addition to the high-end steakhouse scene is Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (58 E. Oak St.). Del Frisco’s joins the […]
One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
December 6-9th will bring over 600 artists from far and wide to Chicago for the 12th annual One of a Kind Show. Artists from all of over the creative spectrum will be on hand to show and sell their works of art. Artisans, jewelry makers, metal workers, photographers, painters, sculptures, and more will be on […]
Trunk Club is a Perfect Fit
Trunk Club Men’s Outfitters (325 W Ohio) is a Chicago based company that creates looks for guys, packs them in a trunk, then sends the trunks all across the country. This service was designed for guys who are not into shopping online or at the mall. Trunk Club combines convenience and service with the expertise […]
Bespoke Dining: Kitchit Launches in Chicago
After launching in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York over the past year, Kitchit has finally made their way to Chicago. Kitchit is a site that offers customers the opportunity to bring some of their favorite restaurants into their own kitchen. They call it a “bespoke dining experience” because you can create your own […]
Jumpjet Chicago Announces Luxury Travel Club
Jumpjet CEO Will Ashcroft gathered some of Chicago’s Private Jet lovers into Bang & Olufsen to announce the company’s latest venture, and it was big. Ashcroft, who’s also a pilot, unveiled Jumpjet’s Luxury Travel Club. It’s a membership program that has four different packages at different price points that depends on how often you decide […]
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