Chicago

Luxury and sophistication can sometimes be misunderstood as boring and stiff. That’s why it’s always nice to have a luxury institution break out and do something fun or whimsical, which is exactly what Kimberly Junior is doing over at the J.W. Marriott Chicago (151 West Adams). To celebrate the first day of Spring, Pastry Chef […]

Giordano Dance Company has gracefully slid into its 50th season. That’s a half-century of thrilling audiences with American jazz dance. Originally founded by world-renowned dance master Gus Giordano, the company is now run by his daughter Nan. The dance company recently relocated downtown just blocks away from the Harris Theatre where Giordano Dance Company will […]

The color green is all the rage, not just because St. Patrick’s Day is coming up this weekend— but also because Pantone has declared Emerald Green the color of 2013. We talked to the expert stylists at INTERMIX, who gave us a sneak peek at what green accessories shoppers should be looking forward to this […]

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a powerhouse group of luxury hotels and amazing restaurants. I have already talked about the incredible Hotel Monaco and South Water Kitchen, now allow me to introduce you to the Hotel Allegro (171 West Randolph). It’s another Chicago Boutique-Style hotel with exceptional amenities and impressive service and hospitality. Near the […]

After the inaugural La Ultima Cena was such a success, you know Monika Dixon Public Relations and Genuine Entertainment have to give us Round 2. They will be teaming up for the second installment of La Ultima Cena on Saturday, March 23rd at 8:30PM. The exclusive event will be held once again at Allium Restaurant […]

  A Chicago bartender is set to take over the world. Sepia’s Head Bartender and native Australian Josh Pearson is about to hit the international mixology circuit to compete and apprentice. Pearson has built a reputation in Chicago over the last few years for his creative cocktails, even winning the 2012 Jean Banchet Award for […]

Chicago is known for its food, and not just hot dogs and deep-dish pizza. The city has some amazing four and five star restaurants that rank among the best in the world. This list was initially meant to be all five star restaurants, but some places transcend a star rating.

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The Make-A-Wish Illinois Chapter will be holding their annual black-tie Wish Ball on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Their signature event will be held at the UIC Forum on Roosevelt and Halsted (725 West Roosevelt Road). The elegant evening will feature incredible live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing a raffle and much more. That much more […]

Lacoste draws inspiration from around the globe for its new collection. This season it’s a mix of Tokyo urban influence combined with beach styles. The film, From Tokyo to the Beach shows how the mix of the neon colors of Tokyo to the styles by the sea helped to create the new collection that will […]

Fresh off its first Michelin star, one of Chicago’s best new(ish) restaurants, Acadia (1639 South Wabash) has added something new to their already impressive offerings. Starting on April 28th, Acadia will be adding Sunday Brunch to their lineup at the price of $35 per person. It will be available every Sunday between 11am – 3pm, […]

Chicago’s restaurant scene has a huge pool of talent that extends across just about every known type of cuisine. The veterans are shaking things up by creating new concepts and opening new restaurants and it’s mostly because of the young chefs and bartenders coming up that are creating new and inventive drinks and dishes. There […]