
Read of the Month: Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World
The title (and the cover image) says it all. Get readin'! Available here at amazon.com

Easy DIY Juice Bar (Nonalcoholic Drink Options)
Nonalcoholic Juice Bars are ideal for any party.

Chicago WhiskyFest 2015
This year, Whisky Advocate is hosting another of the wildly popular WhiskyFest at the Hyatt Regency on April 10th starting at 6:30PM (5:30 if you are a VIP ticket holder). With over 300 types of Whisky available, you will be able to enjoy a buffet, meet major...

Spring for Lunch!
Try out these great spring recipes from Sunset.com!

Drink of the Month: FEW Spirits
Drink of the Month: FEW Bourbon Whiskey & the Kindle Fire Cocktail ABOUT FEW SPIRITS Our Drink of the Month comes from FEW Spirits, located in Evanston, IL. Walking into the distillery, a small crowd has excitedly gathered for a tour. The smell in the air is rich...

Read of the Month: Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World
The title (and the cover image) says it all. Get readin'! Available here at amazon.com

Easy DIY Juice Bar (Nonalcoholic Drink Options)
Nonalcoholic Juice Bars are ideal for any party.

Chicago WhiskyFest 2015
This year, Whisky Advocate is hosting another of the wildly popular WhiskyFest at the Hyatt Regency on April 10th starting at 6:30PM (5:30 if you are a VIP ticket holder). With over 300 types of Whisky available, you will be able to enjoy a buffet, meet major...

Spring for Lunch!
Try out these great spring recipes from Sunset.com!

Drink of the Month: FEW Spirits
Drink of the Month: FEW Bourbon Whiskey & the Kindle Fire Cocktail ABOUT FEW SPIRITS Our Drink of the Month comes from FEW Spirits, located in Evanston, IL. Walking into the distillery, a small crowd has excitedly gathered for a tour. The smell in the air is rich...
Network Like a Pro Using LinkedIn
Despite what you often hear, Social Media isn't good for only marketing to clients. It's an excellent way to see what's already out there, what is relevant and who's doing it. Personally I love LinkedIn for that reason. I can find professionals in the field and...
4th of July Weekends
This year the 4th of July just happens to be in the middle of the week. So do you celebrate before or after? Explore Chicago has some great links to not only things you can do this summer but things to do both weekends. So check it out!...
Simple Summer Treat: Haagen Dasz with Berries
One of my favorite desserts is Haagen Dasz Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Berries. Not only is it delicious but it creates a colorful & flavorful display that can be as simple or elegant as you'd like. The difference? How you present it. I chose to display this...

Drink Hopping
This weekend my aunt came to town and we ended up going from fancy restaurant to fancy hotel restaurant/bar/lounge/roof-garden getting a drink at each place. It's a great way to experience a city! We went to The Drake, Nomi @ Park Hyatt, The Peninsula, RL, &...
Make Any Event Amazing with BBJ
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,...
Photos & Blogs
Check out these great tips on how to use photos in your blog from Cvent. http://blog.Cvent.com/blog/jenise-fryatt-bio/7-tips-for-using-photos-in-event-blog-posts
Chicago’s New Speakeasy – Untitled 111
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...
Work Meeting Fun
I'm not saying everyone has to have this much color-filled, choreographed fun at your next job meeting, but it is important that work-related events be considered as important as client events. After all, if no one is there to work for your clients you wouldn't have...
Good PR for a Closed Event
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
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...