Chicago events

As a proud Chicagoan and parent, I created a list of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Chicago during Summer. This is our Chicago summer bucket list. My …

I am very excited to announce that I have launched a new website: City Guide to Chicago. I have been working on City Guide to Chicago for three months, and …

It seems unfair that summer is nearly over! Last time I wrote one of these posts I was leaving for France and England! My sister Kelly and I went to …

I have partnered with car2go to share this story of my experience driving for the first time in 10 years and conquering my fear of driving. Yes, I was a travel …

I am sharing the 20 Best Things to Do in Chicago in Summer so that you can make the most of the warm weather. The city joyfully springs to life …

Baked Chorizo and Queso Chimichangas is a recipe with bold meaty flavors and a hint of spice. And this recipe takes just 30 minutes of active preparation time. I am …

Merry Christmas from London. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday!

Happy Cyber Monday! I know that lots of people take advantage of the online sales that take place today, so I have rounded up my favorite deals. For the Traveler …

SheddBLU is one of my favorite events of the summer. This was our fourth time attending the annual fundraiser for the Shedd Aquarium, and it was incredible as always. Somehow …

Today’s blog post is coming your way from my dreamy British husband. Charles and I had the idea for this post months ago, and I finally got him to sit …

I was a fool for waiting so long to dine at Duck Duck Goat. The atmosphere is casual but still stylish and fun, and the food which claims to be “reasonably …

Charles goes nuts over baked potatoes. They are one of his favorite foods, so I figured, why not sure them into a complete dinner? I created an easy recipe for …

Most tomato sauces need to simmer for hours, but I have found a delicious shortcut. This 10 minute Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a quick and …

Charles and I went to Cochon555 for the first time, and we loved it! The event is centered around 5 chefs from local restaurants who each prepare a heritage pig …

Chicago Gourmet took over Millenium Park last weekend, and one of my favorite parts of the event is getting to listen to local chefs’ perspective on food. Country Financial kicked …

Chicago Gourmet is the foodie event of the year. It falls perfectly at the start of Fall when the weather is agreeable and all you want to do is spend time …

When Snap Kitchen asked me to host a picnic in Oz Park, I instantly said yes because I am a huge fan of their so-delicious-you-don’t-even-realize-it-is-healthy food. When they mentioned that …

Charles and I spent Saturday night at the 10th annual Shedd BLU at the Shedd Aquarium. It’s one of our favorite events of the summer. This was our third year …

Chicago knows how to do summer. Let’s face it, the weather here is pretty brutal most of the year, but the city makes up for it during the summer. Every …

If you are going to go to one food festival this year, go to the Windy City Smokeout. This year the event is taking place Friday July 15th – Sunday …

I am so excited to share this project with you! In June, the United Fresh Produce Association is hosting their annual convention in Chicago, it’s an event that brings together companies in every …

The James Beard Awards took place on Monday, bringing my favorite week of Chicago food events to a close. Fortunately, this year – unlike last year- the weekend of the …

Dating in Chicago in the winter can require a little creativity. I have a handful of wintertime date ideas for Chicagoans that will make sure your weekends are filled with …

Last night was without a doubt the best New Years Eve ever. New Years Eve is a tricky night with lots of expectations and complications, and it can be hard …

  Chicago is finally getting its own big New Year’s Eve celebration! Chi-Town Rising is kicking off at at several locations on the evening of Thursday, December 31st. It promises to …

When my parents announced that they were coming to visit for the first time in three years I made it my mission to show them such a wonderful time that …

Up in Wisconsin, just 2 1/2 hours from Chicago, there is a magical place called Kohler. There you will find a top notch golf course, an incredible spa, elegant restaurants, …

I missed Taste Talks while I was in Europe – but lucky for you Julia Beebe is going to tell you all about it! Taste Talks came to Chicago earlier …

Fall technically started on the 23rd, but I think that Chicago’s fall starts after Chicago Gourmet, partially because the weather at Chicago Gourmet has been excellent in recent years. I …

Chicago Food + Wine’s events extended beyond the main event during the day on Saturday and Sunday at Lincoln Park; the full itinerary of events included Friday’s Feast Under the …

It would be impossible for me to exaggerate how much fun we had at Oyster Fest Chicago yesterday. It was one of my favorite evenings of the entire summer. The …

It’s doesn’t seem fair that it is Labor Day weekend already. Weren’t we just celebrating Memorial Day? I have been trying to take a break from work to soak in …

Three Dots and a Dash is one of my favorite places to go to for cocktails – it’s also been named one of the 50 best bars in the world. …

Seven years ago I arrived in Chicago in a UHaul carrying everything I owned. My parents might have thought that I was nuts to leave New York City, but when I …

I absolutely loved Chicago Food + Wine. The festival made it’s debut this year, and even though the weather refused to cooperate, I had an incredible time. The festival was …

What would you do if your Mom’s salad dressing was so good that your friend stole it from your fridge? When this happened to Greg Vetter, he went to Whole …

After six years of Lollapalooza-ing, I can declare that this year was the best I have seen. The reason why is simple: Sir Paul McCartney. He put on the ultimate …

  Some parties are just magical, and that is the best word to describe VH1 Save the Music’s Lollapalooza After Party at Little Goat. Guests gathered on the rooftop where …

Wondering what to eat a Lolla? Lucky for you I ran around Chow Town yesterday and captured photos from almost every Chow Town stand. It turns out that strangers at …

The craziest weekend of the summer has arrived. It’s time for Lollapalooza! This will be my sixth time attending the mega music festival, and it is something I look forward …