EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY VIVIAN DOAN Step into Mercury Method, a new fitness studio in Wicker Park, and you'll be transported into what I am certain many futuristic exercise facilities will look like. We all use technology to make our lives easier and days more … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN I have been a vegetarian for almost five years now, but recently, I started eating fish again. Therefore, I am always eager to try any sushi place in Chicago. A few months ago, I found my new favorite restaurant on Clark … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN From Greektown to Chinatown to Little Italy to Devon Street, Chicago has a wealth of diverse ethnic neighborhoods in which you can immerse yourself in almost any culture. There are several Polish neighborhoods in Chicago and … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN If you're like the average Chicago transplant, you might know little more about Harold Lee Washington than the fact that he has a college, library and an el stop namesake. Washington, an Air force veteran, lawyer and first … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN When the going gets busy, some of us struggle to squeeze a sixty-minute workout into each day. When CorePower Yoga and Chicago Athletic Clubs yoga instructor Ashlee Wozniak found herself juggling a demanding, deadline-driven … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN We shop local for our groceries, so why shouldn't we shop local for our accessories, too? Though it's easy to find boutiques that stock the latest fashions and jewelry from local designers, Heart Felt, a hair accessories line … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO Where do your eyes go when you pick up a menu? If you’re like me, the entrees captivate your attention first as you debate between chicken thighs and the cider brined pork chop until the pan seared duck breast tempts you and you … [Read more...]
BY LINDSAY WIEGOLEWSKI Chicago may be known as an international city because of its plethora of world cuisine—but if you’re looking to get your culture on in a different way, the Windy City offers a world view that extends far beyond … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO Mid-January. It's the time of year when your New Year's resolutions and the desire to hibernate come to a head. I’ll come clean and admit that 'getting more exercise' isn’t the kind of resolution I embrace with gusto. I’ve … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Some fitness instructors set out from the very beginning to fulfill their dreams, while others, like Lois Miller, regional fitness director and group exercise instructor at Fitness Formula Clubs, fell into their fitness careers … [Read more...]
