LAS VEGAS | TRAVEL

Las Vegas has become a city I travel to several times a year – thanks to my poker player bf. That said, we definitely have our favorite spots to stay in, eat at, and explore. It’s a bit difficult to explore the strip when it’s 110F+ outside, but that just means… cabana days 🙂 Thanks […]

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ARBELLA

If you love Tanta, Chicago’s trendy Peruvian restaurant, then you’ll love ARBELLA. The Tanta team recently opened up the neighboring global lounge and it’s been a great addition to the craft cocktails scene in River North. The design of this lounge is, in one word, sexy. It reminds me of trendy drink spots in NYC, […]

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JBF IMPACT PROGRAMS LAUNCH

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) has long been a name that every food enthusiast recognizes as the biggest culinary organization. While JBF is based in New York City, as of 2015, the Awards are being held in Chicago (yes!). Just this past weekend the 2016 Awards were held. Needless to say, the foodie community was buzzing […]

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COCHON 555 – CHICAGO 2016

As soon as the weather starts to warm up, it seems that everyone and everything comes out of hibernation here in Chicago. And what better way to do so than by enjoying some of the city’s best food! First up this foodie events season was one of my favorites – the 8th annual COCHON555, which was […]

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IMPERIAL LAMIAN: A SNEAK PEEK

I had been watching the construction on the corner of State & Hubbard for months, while also reading up on the restaurant that now exists on the corner: IMPERIAL LAMIAN. Yes, the Indonesia-based Imperial Group decided to bring their authentic Chinese dishes to Chicago by means of the gorgeous restaurant, Imperial Lamian. Not only will you […]

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