Back by popular demand, for the 12th year in a row, Chicago Restaurant week is right around the corner. With almost 400 participating vendors, it is the city’s largest restaurant event and it is definitely not something to be missed. Over…
Food lovers often focus on what is up and coming in the food industry. The world of food is constantly changing and evolving, so keeping up with food trends is a full-time job. Whether it’s Boba soft serve, charcoal croissants,…
Chicago is a fantastic city for dining, with wonderful restaurants throughout each neighborhood that have received high marks and boast top Chefs for culinary design. Yet while you will still enjoy an impressive meal simply by booking a reservation and…
The ban on Chicago happy hours, which was established in 1989, has luckily been revoked—where now thirsty people on a budget can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail after a grueling day at the office. With all of…
When it comes to planning your wedding day, you don’t want to forget about the evening leading up to it. The rehearsal dinner can be an important event, as it is a time for the families and closest friends to…
There’s no question—Chicago has a rich dining culture, and people travel from all over the world to experiences its restaurants and local cuisine. With top chefs, sophisticated plates, and seasonal eats, Chicago creates a culinary adventure for its guests. Like…
Your brain is a major organ that needs adequate fuel throughout the day to best serve you. So, when you’re hopping around from one appointment to the next or you’re working on a deadline and go a few hours without…
When it comes to making a refreshing, top-notch cocktail, you can’t go wrong with gin. Gin is a signature type of liquor that comes from the juniper berry, which has flavors that resemble pine and herbs—some even say it might…
You cut up the heads of broccoli and toss the stalks, or finish off a plate of rotisserie chicken and ditch the bones. Sound familiar? Just think of how often you might be tossing perfectly good sections of foods, assuming…
Spring is known for its beautiful, bright produce and herbal, grassy flavors. It’s easy to make light pasta dishes, salads, and healthy vegetable sides with spring staples, for clean eating that’s right in its peak season. Between artichokes, asparagus, ramps, stone fruits,…