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: 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 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 LISA PAYNE There are some health and wellness professionals who focus in one area, like yoga or athletic training. Then there are pros like Dr. Shayna Robinson, who has been coaching, educating and inspiring others to meet and exceed their … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN If you're planning to entertain at home this summer, skip the Costco run and support some of the local and sustainable businesses right here in Chicago. From sparkling wine harvested in the fields of Illinois to grass-fed steaks … [Read more...]
BY: VIVIAN DOAN In Chicago, there are endless places to go on date night, but not only can those bar tabs add up, it can be hard to think of creative ideas that don't involve a trek across town. Enter: Datelivery, a monthly subscription service … [Read more...]
BY VIVIAN DOAN As Chicago teases us with summer weather every few days, it’s time to take your workout outside. This summer there are a multiple opportunities to take your yoga practice outside and here are a few of our favorite … [Read more...]
BY VIVIAN DOAN Most fitness enthusiasts have heard of CrossFit. Or as some say ‘you’ve drank the CrossFit Kool-Aid." CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program started by Greg Glassman that now has over 6,000 licensed affiliates … [Read more...]
BY LISA PAYNE If you live in Chicago and take any interest in health and fitness, you've probably heard of Andrea Metcalf, our city's fierce fitness expert, healthy lifestyle spokeswoman and Executive Producer at WomensForum.com. An … [Read more...]
BY SHEILA TAWIA Over the years, Cinco de Mayo has evolved, from a culturally significant date for Mexico, to an excuse for drinking copious amounts of tequila and eating copious amounts of guacamole in cities around the world. As with most … [Read more...]
