Chicago

Tomorrow is March 14, or rather 3.14, or known to those with a love of celebrations and math as National Pi Day. Don’t worry, you don’t have to know anything about math to get in on the deals around town, you just have to know where to go. And because we are friends, I’m going […]

You had us at bacon. At least that’s how ACME Hotel Company feels about the precious cured meat…but there’s more, way more. The boutique lifestyle alternative hotel in River North is proving their passion for pork with a whole month dedicated to the savory treat in honor of the cult favorite, Baconfest Chicago happening April […]

This year is really picking up steam, it may not seem like it because of this never-ending saga of winter weather, but we are turning a corner. I have been so consumed with complaining about freezing temps and snowstorms that I almost forgot about St. Patrick’s Day. There’s so much going on and for those […]

Early to bed… early to rise… that’s the motto of a fisherman, and now of DMK Restaurants’ Fish Bar as well. Lakeview’s sustainable seafood restaurant is launching brunch service every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning March 15. Chef Michael Kornick knows how to get Chicagoans out of bed, and hungry […]

For the second time, 2 Sparrows is teaming up with Chicago-based Revolution Brewing for a beer dinner on Friday, March 21st. Logan Square meets Lincoln Park at this four-course dinner, which will feature a collaboration from two of Chicago’s most creative minds and neighborhoods. The evening’s menu will highlight four courses of locally inspired and sourced composed […]

The new Kinzie Hotel (20 West Kinzie St.), located in the hustle and bustle of River North, invites guests to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day in style with the launch of their Emerald City Chicago guest package. Boasting an estimated value of $13,060, the two-night package features must-have celebratory elements including chilled, in-room pony kegs, […]

Chicago turned 177 years old yesterday (3/4), and it seems like the last 100 of them have been this winter. It seems like it just won’t let up, and the moment you think the snow is over…boom, another 3-5 inches. The wintertime can be a bit taxing on the nerves and we all need a […]

The future is really now. What started out as a tech rumor from the depths of Silicon Valley, ended up being a privilege for just a few. I’m talking about Google Glass, the glasses that act as a functional computer on your face. When they were first introduced as a real tangible thing, I wanted […]

On Thursday, February 27, the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) presented six Living Legend Awards to acknowledge exceptional members whose lifework has enriched the state’s robust restaurant community during the organization’s Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The following individuals or organizations were selected based on each nominee’s indelible contributions to Illinois’ cuisine and culture […]

Grand Tour (2434 West Montrose), the newest concept featuring international cuisine by Jesse Boyle (Red Ivy), Partner Jim Cornelison (celebrated Star Spangled Banner singer for Chicago Blackhawks) and Chef Roger Herring, opened in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood yesterday, Thursday, February 27th. Chicagoans can view Grand Tour as their passport to international cuisine, sports programming, music, art and more, […]

This March, Azzurra (1467 N. Milwaukee Ave) invites guests’ taste buds to take a trip to the Mediterranean Sea with the restaurant’s new Sunday Supper menu focusing on classic cuisine from the Italian island of Sicily. Every month the restaurant highlights a different region of Italy at Sunday Supper with a homemade four-course, family style […]

After having my first ever “afternoon tea” at Lockwood, I will never ever doubt the greatness of anything that comes from that place. That’s why when I learned about this new Wine Wednesday, I knew it would be done in a way that would set it apart from other wine tastings. Mostly because you do […]