EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN If you're a senior in college, it's the most wonderful time of year: graduation season. It's time for overemotional parents, job offers and grad school acceptances. Even though my impending graduation from Loyola University means … [Read more...]
BY RACHEL DICKENS This post is part of our Barely Refined series that gives readers a weekly dose of all things decadent and indulgent. Until (semi) recently, I was an absurdly picky eater. Before I continue, let's just all breathe a side of … [Read more...]
BY AMANDA SKRIP I've love sharing the fact that I worked at a tea company when I was in college: I even created my own blend of chai. Technically speaking, I was only an intern: a minor detail that in no way takes away from the fact that my 3 … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN I have been to my fair share of dive bars in the city, but one has always stood out from all the rest. Since my 21st birthday, The Hangge Uppe (pronounced "hang up") has been one of my favorite places. If you like bars full … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Several years ago I found myself stuck in an airport in the middle of March. Delayed two hours and feeling especially self-piteous, I decided to treat myself to the billion-calorie McDonald's Shamrock Shake that I'd heard so much … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Whether you’re single or double, Sofia, an independent boutique that makes us want to spend all our money in one afternoon, has created a unique way for customers to spend Valentine’s Day in style with two area … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Admit it. The weather is getting cold and you've been craving soothing cocktails that will warm you up from the inside, out. Maude's Liquor Bar might be most widely known for its indulgent French fare like French onion fondue, … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN When chatting with Alpana Singh over a glass of Elk Grove Pinot Gris, you'd be hard pressed to guess that Singh is the youngest woman ever to achieve the rank of Master Sommelier, as well as owner/proprietor of The Boarding … [Read more...]
BY RACHEL DICKENS In many circles, the holiday season is synonymous with booze – whether it’s a tall glass of egg nog, a classy bottle of Manishevitz, or a flute of Cristal come New Year’s Eve (because apparently I’m channeling Jay-Z circa … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN You might think that spending a Thursday evening in the private dining room of a white-linen restaurant in one of Chicago's oldest most historical hotels sounds like a huge snooze-fest. I can relate to that, but the Regional Wine … [Read more...]
