There has recently been an explosion of high-end rums on the market, and with that it has created not only a want for the liquor but a general curiosity. None more curious than myself, mostly because I am such a novice drinker that I couldn’t wrap my head around any of it. I hear words […]

One of the main reasons I really love Chicago is there’s never a shortage of things to do. All around the city, businesses are making the city more and more exciting and fun. They even have a way of stretching events out just to get maximum enjoyment, like having a weekend’s worth of Valentine’s Day […]

Now this is truly for lovers only, this isn’t a first date type of event. But you shouldn’t choose Valentine’s Day as the first time you take someone out anyway, right? Right? But for the serious lovers who really want to up the level of seduction this Valentine’s Day, look no further that Ada St. […]

Any true cartoon connoisseur, like myself, remembers the name ACME with great fondness. We watched Wile E. Coyote purchase many weapons and gadgets in his efforts to catch the Road Runner, and we saw him fail every time. We saw Pinky and the Brain try to take over the world night after night from a […]

I did a huge Valentine’s Day list and failed to add on foodie favorite Takashi. Hopefully there’s no love lost with fans of the award-winning restaurant with this spotlight on their culinary ode to amor. This Valentine’s Day, Chef Takashi Yagihashi is honoring the day of love and romance with a special Eight Course “Bleeding […]

I have repeatedly talked about how much I love the Palmer House Hilton (17 East Monroe) and everything they have to offer. And by everything I have to offer, I mostly mean the ridiculously entertaining tour and incredible food being served up in Lockwood and Potter’s. And with the recent $265,000 renovation to Potter’s (124 […]

Warm-up and unwind at mk the Restaurant (868 North Franklin) this winter with wallet-friendly weekly specials. The team at the River North neighborhood restaurant invites guests to explore its award-winning wine cellar and exceptional cuisine with Wine and Cheese Wednesdays and Sunday Suppers. Wine and Cheese Wednesdays/Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 p.m., mk invites guests […]

For all you lovebirds out there, that special day is quickly approaching. The day that can make or break a blooming relationship or add some much needed sparks to a more established one. I’m talking about February 14 of course, also known as Valentine’s Day. Now I know lots of people think it’s a commercialized […]

There are a lot of people that watch the Super Bowl, from the casual fan to the super football-everything fan. There’s also the fan that only watches one football game a year, the Super Bowl. No matter which category you fall into, I’m pretty sure most people like to make an event out of it. […]