Healthy Eating: Facts, Tips and Myth Busters from Dietitian Carolyn Gordon
There is no one size fits all when it comes to diets and nutrition. There is a whole range of different body types and metabolisms. Consequently, bodily needs are variable.
The Future of Food: An Interview with Mark Graham, Creator of New Food Studio
Medical marijuana, food processing, the myth of organic foods and everything in between – Mark Graham talks to CPM about the Future of Food.
How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet
Think about the ideal version of yourself. Who is that person? What career do they have? What is their day-to-day activities like? Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, but why? It's good to start fresh sometimes and give yourself purpose and...
New Year’s Eve Guide to Partying Inside
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How Restaurant Owners and Operators Can Avoid Holiday Party Disasters
*This post originally appeared here on the blog for Restaurant HR Group, by Carrie Luxem* We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and with that comes the annual employee holiday party. These get-togethers are a fantastic way to build camaraderie, reinforce your...
Healthy Eating: Facts, Tips and Myth Busters from Dietitian Carolyn Gordon
There is no one size fits all when it comes to diets and nutrition. There is a whole range of different body types and metabolisms. Consequently, bodily needs are variable.
The Future of Food: An Interview with Mark Graham, Creator of New Food Studio
Medical marijuana, food processing, the myth of organic foods and everything in between – Mark Graham talks to CPM about the Future of Food.
How to Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet
Think about the ideal version of yourself. Who is that person? What career do they have? What is their day-to-day activities like? Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, but why? It's good to start fresh sometimes and give yourself purpose and...
New Year’s Eve Guide to Partying Inside
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How Restaurant Owners and Operators Can Avoid Holiday Party Disasters
*This post originally appeared here on the blog for Restaurant HR Group, by Carrie Luxem* We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and with that comes the annual employee holiday party. These get-togethers are a fantastic way to build camaraderie, reinforce your...
Foodie Fun with Renown Chef Mychael Bonner
Chicago Planner Magazine brings you Foodies some tasty cooking treats from renown Chef Mychael Bonner. Representing Petterino’s and Saranello’s Restaurants, these 2 dishes will leave your palette satisfied. FROM PETTERINO’S Located at 150 S. Dearborn St. Chicago IL,...
Style Trends for Fall from BBJ Linen
Metallics are taking over tablescape designs this year and it couldn’t be more mesmerizing! Metallic hues are bold and beautiful and can be incorporated into almost everything – especially event tables. If you should decide to explore your own gorgeous metallic table...
Meet The Genius Behind Olivia Pope’s Wardrobe: An Interview With Lyn Paolo, Costume Designer
Chicago Planner Magazine got the chance to interview, Lyn Paolo, Costume Designer and genius behind Olivia Pope’s flawless professional wardrobe on ABC’s hit “Scandal”. She also just finished her fourth season on the Showtime Series “Shameless” starring William H....
Spa Day! Relax and Rejuvenate This Sunday at BeHealthyful’s Health & Wellness Retreat
It’s important to take care of yourself, especially if you are a busy event planner! So this weekend Whole Foods will be hosting “Be Healthful”, an all-day wellness retreat and holistic health industry event at Moonlight Studios (1446 W. Kinzie) on Sunday, September...
Hold on to Your Feathered Hats, This Year’s Green Tie Ball is Gatsby Themed!
The Green Tie Ball is one of the most exciting Galas in Chicago. This year's theme is The Great Gatsby - so it doesn't get more exciting or lavish than that! So channel your inner Leo (or Mulligan) and put together your flashiest swag (a term that actually...
Read of the Month: Think Like a Freak
The creators of the famed book and documentary "Freakonomics" is back. This time, the goal is to help you be more creative, productive and well, think like a freak. Event Planning is a field where you need to be able to think more creatively so it seemed appropriate...
Venue of the Month: River Roast
August's Venue of the Month is River North's hottest new restaurant, River Roast, which officially opened this summer. Located on the Chicago River, RIVER ROAST offers dramatic city and water views from every seat - inside and out. James Beard award-winning...
Fall Fashion Week 2014 with Fashion Guru Ryan Beshel
Fall Fashion Week is coming up, starting in New York on September 4th. (Learn more about Fall Fashion Week at http://fashionweekonline.com/) There’s so much planning that goes into Fashion Week so Chicago Planner Magazine reached out to Chicago’s own Fashion...
Caterer of the Month: Food for Thought
August's Caterer of the Month is Food For Thought, one of Chicago's most esteemed catering companies that is featured as a preferred vendor for some of Chicago's best venues including the Field Museum, The Chicago History Museum, Millennium Park, Cafe Brauer (at...
Drink of the Month: Wansas Tequila 21 Cocktail
THE WANSAS 21 COCKTAIL Ingredients: 2 oz Wansas Reposado 1⁄4 oz Grapefruit Juice 1 Fresh Squeezed Lemon 1⁄4 oz Simple Syrup 1⁄4 St. Germaine 1 Basil Leaf Try this tasty cocktail from the new, ultra-premium tequila Wansas. It is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave from...