With the recent opening of Eataly Chicago, there has been a fresh new wave of excitement for Italian dining. This is the perfect opportunity to talk about one of my absolute favorite Italian spots, Filini in the award-winning Radisson Blu Aqua hotel (221 North Columbus Drive). In case you haven’t read any of my past […]

The new Kinzie Hotel (20 West Kinzie St.) aims to stand out as the city’s most Chicago-centric hotel with its recently launched line-up of exploratory themed, value-driven packages. Opening in February 2014 in the space currently occupied by the Amalfi Hotel, the property provides guests the opportunity to choose from a variety of experiential packages, […]

A lot of times when “wine dinner” is mentioned there can be an bigger emphasis on the wine component, which leaves the dinner to just being average at best. This is not one of those dinners. Quince restaurant in Evanston (1625 Hinman Avenue) will hold a wine dinner featuring wines from the portfolio of Robert […]

Roka Akor Old Orchard and Roka Akor Chicago (456 North Clark St) are inviting guests to two exclusive wine dinners ($85 per person) on back-to-back nights on Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 to celebrate the award-winning varieties from Laetitia Vineyard and Winery.  Each wine will be expertly paired with a mouthwatering dish from […]

Now this is truly something that’s going over my head, studying English and Economics in college has pretty much stunted any scientific knowledge I may have ever had. I’m only half joking, while I may not know much about periodic tables and such, this contest from The Godfrey Hotel sounds fun for anyone, you just […]

Starting off the New Year on the right foot, Mercadito Hospitality showcases the first look at the forthcoming Mercadito Counter (738 N. Clark St.), slated to open in early 2014 in the city’s River North neighborhood. Following successful restaurant collaborations with Vincent Celano of New York-based Celano Design Studio, Mercadito Hospitality tapped the agency to […]

Beginning today (1/2/14), Eddie Merlot’s , the premier steakhouse offering exceptional prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, and an extensive collection of wines, launches a menu of hearty dishes perfect for the colder months ahead. From now through Sunday, February 9, guests of Eddie Merlot’s can enjoy a number of wine-centric offerings as part of restaurant group’s […]

Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful evening and start to the new year. Now I know there are lots of people who made resolutions to exercise and eat better in 2014, it happens every year, but we all know it’s easier said than done. I’ve found some great Chicago restaurants that are […]

I’m not a big drinker at all, and to be honest I have never even tried sake. That may definitely change with the launch of Roka Akor’s (456 North Clark) first annual Sake Week (January 6-10). The stylish steak and sushi restaurant aims to share the sake love. Partnering with Certified Sake Specialist, Aya Nomoto […]