EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY LISA PAYNE Sometimes, the act of getting to the gym hurts just as much as actually working out. Thankfully, energetic fitness instructors with great music help get us in the mood to sweat. Spin instructor Barbara Fellars is known around town … [Read more...]
BY HALEY SPECTOR You may have heard that our Chicago Blackhawks are in this little competition called the Stanley Cup playoffs. You've probably also heard that Chicagoans take a lot of pride in our Blackhawks. Whether you were born and raised … [Read more...]
BY: VIVIAN DOAN If you are looking for an adrenaline rush while still getting in a workout – sign up for a flying trapeze class at TSNY Chicago. Warning: It’s addicting! Trapeze School New York – Chicago makes flying trapeze accessible to … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN You might not expect to find a seafood shanty in the Gold Coast, but in a city where people put an Italian beef sandwich on top of their burgers, anything is possible. Da Lobsta is a Gold Coast newcomer that does one thing, … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN I have an unspoken pact with myself that if I happen to dine at the same restaurant twice (which happens less frequently than you might think considering exactly how much time I spend in restaurants), I have to order something … [Read more...]
BY ELIZABETH GINTER Martini, anyone? James Bond preferred his martini shaken, not stirred, Hemingway opted for a martini with equal parts gin and vermouth. I prefer mine a little more modern, with vodka instead of gin. After careful … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO Kylie Egge doesn’t run your typical upholstery shop. As the owner of Recovered Interior, she has an eye for imagining overlooked vintage and antique furniture as eye-catching statement pieces. Since discovering furniture … [Read more...]
BY MDFC STAFF Festival season is one of the best parts of living in Chicago. From brand new festivals to annual classics, we have a complete list of 2013 Chicago festivals, this summer and beyond. So mark your calendars, gather your crew … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Though I’m lucky to live in a city where there are so many vegetarian and vegan restaurants, it isn't always easy for this vegetarian to find a good veggie burger. Luckily, the veggie burger at Crosby’s Kitchen on … [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. Contrary to popular opinion, there are a few cases where judging a book by its cover is totally legit. For … [Read more...]
