So I'm just gonna be upfront -- today's my birthday so I decided I should do something cake related. One of my friends really loves cupcakes and my other friend has decided to use cupcakes for her wedding. They're kind of a big deal. And so is Sprinkes, a luxurious...
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Plymouth Rooftop
by admin | Jul 2, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles, Features & Interviews, Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
Rooftop Review: Plymouth Restaurant Summer is the best time in Chicago for a reason -- beautiful weather, great views and awesome food. Rooftops are a Chicago favorite. While there are many greats to choose from in the downtown area, it's nice to get the tucked away...
Chicago NonProfit: Expand Your Ideas On Event Planning
by admin | Jun 29, 2012 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles, Business, Features & Interviews, Stand Out Industry Leaders
I had the pleasure of meeting with Randy Dill, founder of ChicagoNonProfit.org. This is a wonderful organization that Randy himself describes as "The Nonprofits Chamber of Commerce," facilitating resources, information and services between nonprofit organizations,...
Make Any Event Amazing with BBJ
by admin | Jun 22, 2012 | Articles, Features & Interviews, Setup & Decor
In case you didn't know, BBJ is at the top of table design & linen service in the city of Chicago. If you ask about it, most event planners in Chicago bring up their name. I had the privilege of getting some really great information from Executive Sales Manager,...
Chicago’s New Speakeasy – Untitled 111
by admin | Jun 20, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles, Features & Interviews, Venue of the Month
Many still correlate Chicago first and foremost with the notorious Al Capone. As such, midwesterners are all too familiar with the Speakeasy notion. So if you're looking for somewhere original and classy to go, check out Untitled 111 located at 111 W Kinzie Street...
Good PR for a Closed Event
by admin | Jun 18, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business, Features & Interviews
I am working on the PR committee for a charity event with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/), an incredible organization that helps feed not just homeless people, but hungry people in the Chicago Area and over 20 of the top...
Unique Catering with Paramount Events
by admin | Jun 15, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles, Features & Interviews, Food & Drink, Of the Month Features
Once you have a roof over your head (aka a venue), the second-most important thing is the food. We've all experience a bad cafeteria or mass-produced food that tastes second-rate, even at a nice event. It's important to impress your guests and make...