Best Restaurants For Easter Brunch 2013 In Chicago

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT Though spring weather has yet to arrive, Easter is just around the corner and if you've got brunch on the brain, we've got you covered. Gather your family or friends for Easter brunch at a local Chicago restaurant. Whether … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day 2013: Shop Local Gift Guide for Her

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT Gentlemen, this is your friendly reminder: Valentine's Day is right around the corner. We don't want you in the dog house with your leading lady, so we've scoured Chicago for the best local Valentine's Day gifts for your wives, … [Read more...]

Holiday 2012: The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Ultimate Chicagoan

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT If you have friends like us (that is: totally and incontrovertibly obsessed with everything that is Chicago for now and forever), look no further than these fab gifts to give those (completely normal, not disturbingly … [Read more...]

Perchance: More than Just Another Gold Coast Boutique

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT Looking for an outfit for a special occasion? Perchance is the place! Perchance is a women's designer boutique that began in Southport that recently opened a Gold Coast location at the bottom of the newly named Waldorf … [Read more...]

More Than Just the Bean: Free Workout Classes, Concerts and Festivals in Millennium Park

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT You’ve probably been to Millennium Park plenty of times - showing off the bean to out-of-town visitors, ice skating in the winter, picnics in the sun during the coveted warmer weather.  Dubbed a “new kind of town square,” … [Read more...]

Get Your Tequila and Taco Fix at Cantina Laredo in River North

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT I wasn’t sure that Chicago really needed another Mexican restaurant, especially a chain from Texas, but it was hard to ignore the prominent stone building on the corner of State and Illinois.  Guacamole, tacos, and a few … [Read more...]

Unleash Your Inner Designer at String a Strand on Wells

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT Seeing novice jewelry designers make it big on DIY sites like Etsy and ArtFire inspired me to make some pieces for myself.  Instead of searching stores and spending a fortune on a necklace to go with a specific outfit, I could … [Read more...]

Handcrafted Pasta and Pizza at Balena in Lincoln Park

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT If you've already read about Balena, you might think it seems a little crazy to dine at an upscale Italian restaurant and order a pizza. I'm here to tell you that make no mistake, if you can peel your eyes away from the … [Read more...]

Michia’s Delights’ Sweets and Southern Cuisine to Soothe Your Soul (Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe)

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT You may have noticed me lurking by the dessert table at the My Daily Find launch party last week. It’s a little embarrassing, but I could not get enough of the red velvet cupcakes provided by Michia’s Delights. As … [Read more...]

Club Lago Channels “Old School Chicago” with Hearty Italian Fare and Wine on the Cheap

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BY WHITNEY HEWITT Club Lago has been the constant in the ever-changing downtown Chicago.  Originally opened to serve the printers and paper salesmen who worked in the warehouse district around Superior and Orleans, Club Lago has become the … [Read more...]