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
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
More Things To Do In Chicago
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 to...
10 Pop-up Event Venue Ideas
Sometimes other people can say things better than you can yourself. Cvent has this great blog post about Pop-up Event Space that I just HAD to share! So reconsider how you may use an empty space and turn it into a fabulous party!...
RM Champagne Salon
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...
Taking My Own Advice: Social Media in Real Life
Last week I wrote about the importance of getting more involved in-person with your social media efforts. This week I had the pleasure of working a dinner for a company who wanted to display their products for people they recognized to be very influential for...
Have an Event with Grand Lux Cafe
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...
Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
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...
What to do this weekend: Festa Italiana & Classical Music in the Park
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...
Social Media Isn’t Everything — You Should Literally Be Getting Out There
Social Media is something I write about all the time because I love it and it's a major part of my life. Facebook & LinkedIn are part of my daily morning routine and it keeps me up to date on what's going on with people I know. But that's a stepping stone. I...
The Raccoon Dentist
Most days I try to write really relevant stuff, great topics that will inform and excite the event planning community of Chicago (whether or not it really does). But every once in awhile it just so happens that my mind goes blank and I find myself watching...
What ARE Logistics, Anyway?
I feel like I always hear the word "logistics" thrown around. It's such a broad, non-descript word that I feel like business people use when they don't want to describe what they're doing and would rather just assume you know. "Hey man, what have you guys been...
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