There are so many awesome things to do in Chicago and when I put it out my Top 5 list, it was quickly made apparent that it should be a Top 10 list! So firstly I must thank the lovely fellow Chicagoans on Linked in for these great ideas! Here are a few more items … More More Things To Do In Chicago
All Photographs by Derek Richmond RM Champagne Salon: The name alone sounds pretty fabulous. The concept is also great – a cozy yet classy establishment with great wines and champagnes complemented by small plates, cheeses and salad options. There’s a lovely outside brick courtyard patio to enjoy the late summer evenings. Alyssa Stark, the … More RM Champagne Salon
There are so many places to enjoy in Chicago, especially when it comes to food. Grand Lux has always been one of my favorite restaurants since I first moved here about 7 years ago. There’s a wide variety of delicious food and the decor is beautiful. My family always enjoys it — mom loves their … More Have an Event with Grand Lux Cafe
Let’s say you’re just here on business or you’ve only got a weekend in the city and you’ve never been here before. What are things can you do to really get a great sense of the city quickly? Here are my top 5 suggestions (in no particular order) for seeing Chicago in a time crunch. … More Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
After Lollapalooza, some of us need a break but if you don’t, check out Festa Italiana which starts today at 5PM and runs through Sunday. To learn more click here. Want something enjoyable and relaxing to do on a Sunday morning? Check out Classical Music in the Park at 11am. Bring blankets, a picnic and … More What to do this weekend: Festa Italiana & Classical Music in the Park
One of the greatest cohesive tools for navigating and exploring Chicago is The Local Tourist. There’s a lot going on this city and it can be hard to keep up. So while MetroMix & Thrillist are also great, today I am featuring a fellow local blogger. Initially a waitress, The Local Tourist turned her love … More The Local Tourist
Wondering what to do this weekend? Well if you aren’t going to be going to an Olympic viewing party today, or if the Fiesta del Sol isn’t quite in your neighborhood, there’s always the Wicker Park Fest. It starts this weekend so get out of the house and check out one of the most interesting … More Weekend in Chicago: Wicker Park Fest
Yep, that’s real gold leafing on that ceiling. “The Library” I had the joy of experiencing lunch at The Pump Room, one of Chicago’s most famous restaurants. Newly renovated by Boutique Hotel Entrepreneur & Legend Ian Schrager (Studio 54 may be one of his most famous works), this restaurant requires about a month in advance for … More The Pump Room at Public Hotel
Chicago has excellent public transit. Many people like myself who live in the Chicago area don’t even own cars. One of my personal favorite means of transportation is the Chicago Water Taxi. You can take this from Chinatown to downtown. It’s only $3 per way per person or $7 per person for unlimited daily use. They even … More Group Travel in Chicago with the Chicago Water Taxi
In case you live under a rock (or just aren’t from here), the Taste of Chicago is one of the biggest & most popular events of the summer. Midwesterners love food, and this event is living proof. It also includes live performances and in case you didn’t notice it is NOT over the 4th of … More What To Do This Weekend In Chicago: The Taste of Chicago