Chicago

Michelin has released the third edition of their guide to Chicago’s best restaurants. Being on the Michelin list in any capacity (there were 64 Chicago restaurants selected for their Bib Gourmands) is a big deal in the restaurant industry, but earning a coveted star is the big prize. Michelin has a three star system and […]

When the best of one world meet the best of another, the result is bound to be legendary. Such is the case for Breitling’s newest collaboration; the luxury watchmakers announced today that soccer legend David Beckham has been chosen as the face of Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime Worldtimer watch. The collaboration between the historic Swiss brand and […]

Earlier this year Top Chef Alum Fabio Viviani announced he would be opening a restaurant in Chicago. Working with Lucas Stoioff and David Rekhson, the guys behind Public House and Bull & Bear, it will be an Italian restaurant in River North. Viviani already has Los Angeles area restaurants but wanted to open one in […]

There is never a shortage of ways to help the less fortunate and/or ill in Chicago. When the cause is helping children with complicated health needs, it always tugs at your heart. Almost Home Kids is an Illinois based program that “provides transitional care in a home-like setting to children with complicated health needs, training […]

A couple of weeks ago, many were surprised at Related Midwest’s restart of developer’s Chicago Tower downtown. In fact, this was a long awaited journey for the developers since 2008, when the Chicago high-rise was left stagnant.

Though Chicago has a long way to go to meet New York in the fashion world, the city has been making huge strides. With more and more high end, luxury brands opening stores in the Gold Coast, Chicago is becoming an even better option for the upscale shopper. The latest opening is Emporio Armani. Opening […]

Chicago’s art scene is amazingly expansive. If you try and find all the galleries you would want to visit, it could easily become overwhelming. Choosing only five (three of the five are literally steps from one another) to showcase was no easy feat and it just shows how much art this city has to offer. […]

Nate Berkus, a designer who rose to national fame after several appearances on Oprah, is selling his Gold Coast Condo. Since he began his own Oprah backed show, filmed in New York, he felt it was time to switch residences. Originally listed for $2.65 million, the price has come down to $1.89 million for the […]

The Haute 100 was alive and well last week. Some were helping victims of Hurrican Sandy and getting out the message to VOTE! Others were racing fast cars and attending the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here are the pictures they’ve shared.

In Chicago’s Gold Coast there sits a plethora of high quality hotel choices. One of the best of the best is the Waldorf Astoria (11 E. Walton Place). Just the name itself evokes elegance and sophistication. The Hilton bought the Elysian hotel, a five-diamond establishment that was recently ranked number 1 in the country by […]

We featured one of the best bespoke clothing places in Chicago, J. Toor. Now our friends at J. Toor have created something very special this holiday season, the Style Pass. Since the holiday season is upon us, it’s time to start thinking of presents and all the trappings of the season. For women, instead of […]