
Our Top 25 Picks for Chicago Restaurant Week 2019
With nearly 400 options for restaurant week, Chicago Planner Magazine is sharing our Top 25 go-to spots for Restaurant Week 2019. Aba 302 N. Green St. 3rd Fl. Chicago, IL 60607 | (773) 645-1400 | Dinner @ $48 Aba is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Chicago,...

December 2018 Issue
Industry News, New Venues & Featured Industry Pros dish about how to be successful in the Events & Hospitality Industry

8 Ways to Brighten Your Holiday
This is a sponsored post with Land and Sea Dept. For more information on any of these locations, or to book an event email [email protected] or visit landandseadept.com/private-events 1. Play in the Game Room Take a break and play in the fully restored...

Halloween Guide 2018
Chicagoland Parties & Haunted Houses, and our batched cocktail recipe - Pirates Punch (for you house cats!) [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1kpA5ZPF-KBZ6qgHAYXAsLkAeMXZDyGy7/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]

September/October 2018 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
The 2018 September/October Issue Features our Holiday Incentive Directory, our exclusive feature with Steve Zacks, Tournament Director of the Laver Cup, Industry News & More! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1UlbFjTNfxeAxGDU-_57kuT29tygtjMgx/preview"...

Our Top 25 Picks for Chicago Restaurant Week 2019
With nearly 400 options for restaurant week, Chicago Planner Magazine is sharing our Top 25 go-to spots for Restaurant Week 2019. Aba 302 N. Green St. 3rd Fl. Chicago, IL 60607 | (773) 645-1400 | Dinner @ $48 Aba is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Chicago,...

December 2018 Issue
Industry News, New Venues & Featured Industry Pros dish about how to be successful in the Events & Hospitality Industry

8 Ways to Brighten Your Holiday
This is a sponsored post with Land and Sea Dept. For more information on any of these locations, or to book an event email [email protected] or visit landandseadept.com/private-events 1. Play in the Game Room Take a break and play in the fully restored...

Halloween Guide 2018
Chicagoland Parties & Haunted Houses, and our batched cocktail recipe - Pirates Punch (for you house cats!) [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1kpA5ZPF-KBZ6qgHAYXAsLkAeMXZDyGy7/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]

September/October 2018 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
The 2018 September/October Issue Features our Holiday Incentive Directory, our exclusive feature with Steve Zacks, Tournament Director of the Laver Cup, Industry News & More! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1UlbFjTNfxeAxGDU-_57kuT29tygtjMgx/preview"...

Now You Can “Teleport” People – with the App
Teleport is an app that has worked to improve the system by allowing you to send an Uber to anyone within a 100 mile radius of you. You send them a link, they pin point their location and a nearby Uber will come and bring them to the destination you have selected.

Feta Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto (by Amanda Martin)
Article Provided Courtesy of Amanda Martin, Event Planner and Food Enthusiast The Idea Growing up in Midwestern suburbia I developed an adorably bland palate. I liked my steak gray with a big splooge of ketchup. I demanded my Mexican fare closely resemble a Chalupa. I...

Forbidden Root Brewpub Open
Forbidden Root opened its brewpub on Chicago Avenue Thursday, offering a lovely variety of unique bites and entrees in addition to the beers on tap. By the time I arrived, the space was bustling with enthusiastic locals and there wasn't a seat in the house. I was...
Easy Rice Dish: Ginger Miso Rice in a Honey-Teriyaki Sauce
Ginger Miso & Honey-Teriyaki Rice with Chicken
Chicago Planner Magazine 2016
I am very excited about this year’s upcoming revamp of Chicago Planner Magazine and making 2016 the best year yet! 2015 was a very tough year for me, losing both my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. I had big goals for 2015 but as the lack of postings show, things...

Read of the Month: The Eureka Factor
This Month's read is all about figuring it out. Even if you brain feels like it's running low, just read this book and rest assured. Available on Amazon.com

Read of the Month
Holiday Season is upon us and sometimes we just need a refresher on how to be the best event planners possible. This book is the perfect refresher course before the insanity of holiday hits. Get it on Amazon.com

Read of the Month: Good to Great
This book illustrates what makes a good establishment from a great one. If you want to learn to be great, check out this month's read. Available on Amazon.com

Labor Day Party Ideas
Labor Day is more than just a three day weekend. It's a great reason to relax and throw a party. Here are ideas for hosting a great Labor Day Party THEMES & DECOR FOOD & BEVERAGE

Labor Day Cocktails
Labor Day is basically Summer's Last Hurrah. Make it tasty with these beverages! Blackberry Soda Recipe from Imbibe Magazine 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves, loosely packed 2 pints fresh, ripe blackberries Ice cubes Soda water...