Chicago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel will appear and formally introduce Kinzie Hotel as Chicago’s newest addition to the River North neighborhood today (Wednesday, January 22, 2014) at 9:30am. Both Mayor Emanuel and General Manager Dennis Igoe will provide media and guests with an overview of the Chicago-centric hotel, followed by a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand […]

I know that more people would be more charitable and give more time to philanthropic endeavors if they had more time, but with work, children, and other family obligations it can be hard. Luckily, there’s a way to give back that’s as easy as filling your stomach. With the New Year comes exciting new charitable […]

I’m not blind, I see that the culinary industry (like countless others) is a male dominated field, but I also see the huge wave of women beginning to call the shots from chefs to managers and up to owners. It’s a cool thing to see, especially since the best cooks I knew growing up were […]

For this edition of Haute Travel we’ve teamed up with Turismo Puerto Rico and Trip Advisor. To celebrate Puerto Rico’s latest global campaign, we’re bringing you two exclusive videos showcasing some of the country’s most incredible attractions. Although Puerto Rico may be a small island, it boasts more than 270 miles of beautiful coastline, with […]

I have a sweet tooth that is usually reserved for a thirteen-year-old kid, so much so that my favorite part of any great meal is dessert. So it should come as no surprise that any announcements regarding pastry chefs in great restaurants is like Christmas morning to me, it’s just exciting. Trump International Hotel & […]

Oprah Winfrey just listed her unbelievable penthouse in Chicago’s Water Tower Place. The 9,625 square foot home encompasses four connected condos (the entirety of the 56th floor), five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, two kitchens, a library, a home gym, a roomy master suite and more. CLICK HERE to read the full story on Haute Residence! Details and photos […]

No matter what team you are rooting for in the big game, Standard Market Grill in Lincoln Park (444 West Fullerton Parkway) will welcome all football fans for a “Big Game” viewing party on Sunday, February 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Watch Super Bowl XLVIII on multiple flat screen televisions (kickoff is 5:25 p.m.), […]

Chef Scott Walton and the team at Howells & Hood (435 N. Michigan Ave.) are thrilled to announce the First Annual Chili Cook-Off event during this year’s Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2. The upscale pour house concept from Bottleneck Management nestled at the base of Chicago’s legendary Tribune Tower, has invited six top chefs […]

If you have a pulse and like to eat, then I’m sure you love dumplings. Mostly because you can basically stuff anything you like into one and call it a meal, and if you like dumplings then you would love bellyQ if you’ve never been. If you have had the pleasure of eating there, you […]

Chicago is a city that loves its food, which has led to numerous great restaurants that have given it a reputation of being one of the great food places in the world. Because of this reputation there have been a lot of chefs and restaurateurs who have tried to come and open shop thinking they […]

With the recent opening of Eataly Chicago, there has been a fresh new wave of excitement for Italian dining. This is the perfect opportunity to talk about one of my absolute favorite Italian spots, Filini in the award-winning Radisson Blu Aqua hotel (221 North Columbus Drive). In case you haven’t read any of my past […]

The new Kinzie Hotel (20 West Kinzie St.) aims to stand out as the city’s most Chicago-centric hotel with its recently launched line-up of exploratory themed, value-driven packages. Opening in February 2014 in the space currently occupied by the Amalfi Hotel, the property provides guests the opportunity to choose from a variety of experiential packages, […]