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Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, the legendary fondue and lovers’ landmark, will celebrate its 48th anniversary with a series of special events the week of Sunday, June 30th through Thursday, July 4th. In addition to offering its traditional anniversary discount of 48% off all food bills during the 5-day Anniversary Celebration, Geja’s will also host […]

It’s with great pleasure that I congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup and bringing another championship to the city. And what a way to win, the Blackhawks were down 2-1 in the final period before scoring 2 goals in 17.7 seconds with less than two minutes to go in regulation. This was […]

There’s something to be said for an extra large tub, a raindrop shower and a bathroom with a view. These million dollar estates boast several full baths, and most of them are more like spas than just a place to get yourself clean. Prepare to pamper yourself for hours inside these bathrooms in some of […]

On Wednesday, July 10, 2013, Lockwood Restaurant & Bar (17 E. Monroe Street), welcomes renowned winemaker Penny Murray of Planeta Wines for an exclusive wine dinner, The tasting menu for this event will feature Executive Chef Joseph Rose’s signature modern American cuisine, with each dish specially created for this event, to complement each of the […]

There are a few events in Chicago that are both simultaneously intimate and grand. One fund raising event that I recently attended and have been most certainly fond of is the Gene Siskel’s Summer Soiree with Gwyneth Paltrow in efforts to raise funds for the Film Center’s programing. The event started with cocktails and a […]

On Thursday, July 11, Markethouse (611 N. Fairbanks Ct.), the farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on American comfort food favorites with a contemporary twist, will launch its local artisan dinner series. To kick-off the series, Executive Chef De’Ann Wellwerts has created an exclusive, four-course menu in collaboration with Odd Produce, the Chicago-based company providing some of […]

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Mercadito‘s (108 W. Kinzie St) July “Taco for Strength” brings diners into award-winning Chef Rick Tramonto’s (Restaurant R’evolution; Tramonto Steak and Seafood) family kitchen as he shares a taste of his favorite Sunday breakfast in a specialty taco created to benefit Share Our Strength. Each month, Mercadito’s Chef Patricio Sandoval invites a distinguished chef to […]

What is success? It’s one of those tricky questions that can be answered in a multitude of ways. Ask one hundred people and you get one hundred different answers, much like asking the meaning of life. It basically comes down to discovering your own personal meaning, but I would guess that the majority of people […]

July kicks off America’s Independence Day and a few food holidays sure to make each summer day more delicious than the next. In celebration of the patriotic month, Chef Michael Shrear of Poag Mahone’s has taken inspiration from his favorite cities around the country to build four hotdog creations each representing the flavors of these […]

This summer, Little Market Brasserie (10 East Delaware Place) is excited to announce the launch of a series of new daily specials. Chef Ryan Poli recently added a few of his personal favorite dishes to the menu for these specials, allowing guests to enjoy his take on these classic meals: Monday: Linguini and Clams house-made linguini, Montauk […]

Traveling nearly 8000 Miles together from the city of Chong Ching, China to Chicago, long-time friends Shawn Li (TL’s Four Seasons in Bartlett), Ben Li and Wan Cai Li (formerly with Double Li in Chinatown) developed plans to open a Chinese and Japanese restaurant together when they arrived in the US. With an endless list […]