Tapas: one of my favorite cuisines to enjoy with good friends and a glass of sangria. The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal set before them, but to taste, share and talk. And let’s just say the Spaniards know how to wine and dine.

From the time she was 8, Kimberlee Moore was intrigued with the culture and language of other countries. Being inspired by her travels, she earned a degree in International Business and pursued a career with a fashion flair. After several years of managing different businesses, she settled at John Allan’s. At the forefront of the male grooming industry with their styling products and exclusive men’s grooming clubs in New York and Chicago, Kimberlee serves as the General Manager of the Chicago location, where she continues John Alan’s mission of inspiring the style of Chicago men, while also enjoying a game of pool and cocktail in their penthouse lounge. In the evening, Kimberlee attends many charitable events, with which John Allan’s often partners, in the beautiful city of Chicago.

Halloween to most means 50 cent candy, kids clad in costumes, pumpkins and naughtiness after dark. The hauter way to do All Hallow’s Eve involves upscale hotels, hot eats and many more treats than tricks.

A Chicagoan my whole life, trying to pick the top five pizza places here is like trying to choose five great sushi places in Japan- it’s downright impossible to come to a consensus. Especially since non-Chicagoans don’t recognize the complexities of pizza classifications like New York-style, deep dish, stuffed, California-style, it’s like comparing apples to oranges and our bread and butter; it’s what we’re known for. Nevertheless, I will accept the challenge and welcome any friendly debates. Just say Pizz-aaah.

Billy Dec is CEO / Founder of Rockit Ranch Productions, Chicago’s premier restaurant and entertainment development company, specializing in the creation, marketing and management of some of the city’s top venues including its latest concept, the New Asian restaurant Sunda, as well as the Underground and the ever-popular Rockit Bar & Grill (with locations in River North and Wrigleyville).

With restaurants popping up faster than you can balance your checkbook, are you in the loop on what’s being buzzed about? These haute spots were anticipated, talked about and appear to have staying power so if you haven’t checked ‘em out yet, you have our endorsement. And without further ado, the top 5 new restaurants of summer/fall.

Melding the creative and the culinary, Ria at the Elysian Hotel will host a selection of “Artist Series Dinners,” featuring a four-course tasting menu to compliment an ongoing showcase of local Chicago artists. The first dinner will be held on Monday, October 25 at 7 pm and will feature the work of renowned local artist Francine Turk. Turk is is best known for her graceful charcoal drawings, including “Parisian Raven II,” which was featured in the Jennifer Aniston film, “The Break Up.”

Michael Jordan puts his limited edition 2007 SLR McLaren 722 roadster on Ebay for a buy it now price of $429,998. With only 150 made and only a few in the US, this car is rare, hot and in mint condition.

Versatile Italian cuisine can go from family-style to fine dining with the addition of high profile chefs, regional and seasonal ingredients and haute decor. A traditional celebratory feast served in courses, as we were taught in Eat Pray Love, there’s no meal more indulgent, selfish and decadent. Mamma mia!