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 SARAH AMUNDSEN Recently, my roommate and I signed a lease for an apartment in a new neighborhood- Lakeview. Excited about my move to the area, I've been scouting for interesting places nearby. Sure enough, a few blocks away from my new digs, I … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN If you are addicted to shoes, City Soles, a designer shoe boutique featuring European footwear for men and women, is the perfect place to spend the better part of an afternoon. Recently, while wandering Wicker Park, I stumbled … [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 SARAH AMUNDSEN These days, it is common for people to send an invitation via Facebook and a thank-you note over email. This may sound old-fashioned, but I still appreciate traditional paper cards and invitations. If you agree, All She Wrote is … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN We all know that the long winters are not exactly the best months to spend the city. However, there is one thing that makes winter a lot better: fresh broccoli & white cheddar soup from Soupbox. Three and a half years … [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 SARAH AMUNDSEN It’s that time of the year again: time to celebrate the end of 2012 and ring in 2013 in style. Whether you love the speakeasy bar scene or prefer to get swanky at your favorite downtown hotel, there are plenty of New Year's … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Since the Christkindlmarket is open, we can all agree that the holiday season in Chicago has officially arrived. Since I moved to Chicago three years ago, visiting the traditional German Christmas market has been my favorite … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN The Blues Jean Bar in Lincoln Park made me like jeans shopping (and that's no small feat). This specialty denim store is set up just like a liquor outpost — customers are invited to sit at the long wooden bar and "order" … [Read more...]
