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Fajitas: a tex-mex favorite combines sizzling meat skillets, an array of accouterments and cool tortillas served through multiple variations by creative Mexican eateries. These “make your own” meals are as recognized for their dig right in presentation- just don’t burn your hand on the pan in a hurry to indulge.

This Thursday, March 31, CS Magazine presents its 2nd Annual Chic Boutique event at The Ivy Room at Tree Studios. This event brings the city's most fashionable along with the most fabulous stylish businesses together all under one roof! There will be hors d'oeuvres catered by C Catering Boutique and wine by Voga. Other sponsors include Sound Investment, Hello Darling, Toast & Jam, and Agency Galatea.

When it’s one of those days and regular coffee’s just not doing the trick it’s time for a shot of the strong stuff. No, get your mind out of the gutter, not that strong stuff- espresso. Here are your top 5 places to get a jolt to kickstart your morning.

Need to work on your spring swing without having to worry about the weather or drive to the ‘burbs? Welcome to your new downtown man cave. A hideout from the office- in someone else’s.

On April 15, Union Station will be filled with shopping, beauty treatments, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres from 6 to 10 p.m. Come one come all to shop tax-free throughout the evening from tons of Chicago's top designers in clothing and accessories. The historic and nostalgic Union Station is the perfect venue for a shopping event from StyleChicago. Its classic, sophisticated, and a great place for people to gather and mingle with one another!

prasino, the first eco-friendly cafe in Chicago’s western suburbs, will turn off all non-essential lighting to celebrate Earth Hour this Saturday, March 26th at 8:30 p.m. in both LaGrange & St. Charles locations.

Candyality is kicking off the baseball season and hosting Cub’s Pitcher (and candy aficionado), Ryan Dempster at their Southport location for a fundraiser benefitting the Ryan & Jenny Dempster Family Foundation on Sunday April 3 from 4-6pm. Come meet Ryan and discuss your favorite candy as he signs in as Candyality’s Celebrity Candy Specialist for the afternoon. Ryan will autograph Mini Candy Bins filled with the ever popular red, white, and (cubbie) blue-Cubbie Gummie Bears with proceeds from the sales and the Sweetest Cub’s Fan Raffle going to the charity. Only available during the baseball season, this delicious blend of red, white, and (cubbie) blue bears are offered in bulk for you to scoop for your favorite Cub Fan.

Sake refers to rice wine in English. It is naturally sweetened by fruit and can be served warm or chilled to taste for added flavor. Sit back, take a swig, and cheers to restoring glory to Japan. Kampai!

American's obsession with British royalty is no new trend, but definitely picked up in intensity due to the pending nuptials of everyone's favorite king in training. Prince William and Kate Middleton have been the focus of gossip mags for months now, tracking their every movement, outfit change and sideways glance at each other. If you just can't get enough of the Wales Wonderland, celebrate the festivities with them right here in Chicago.

Garfield Park Conservatory will be the home of the 3rd annual Fleurotica Fashion Show on Friday, March 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. Get ready for a show that will make jaws drop with the extravagent designs made entirely out of all flowers and plants. Guests will feel just like they are on a challenge episode of "Project Runway." The catwalk will be surrounded by abundant plant life from the conservatory and guests will enjoy appetizers and cocktails throughout the night.

Is there anything more indulgent than lobster? A meaty crustacean doused in drawn butter? We think not. Here are your top locales to feast in your favorite lobster luxuries.

Aside from the age old debate of which deep dish pizza is the best in town, the other longstanding and very vocal rivalry is tirelessly the Cubs vs. Sox. Northside vs. Southside. The Winners vs. the Lovable Losers (but if you’re asking me, losers are never lovable). Let’s take the debate to the stands to see where the best places to watch the games are because we know you’ll really just be drinking away your sadness anyway.