Chicago has had the worst and weirdest summer. Between the gloomy days, the storms and rain, and Fourth of July landing in the middle of the week, it’s barely felt like “Summertime Chi”. Either way, we make the best of good weather days as much as we can. This past weekend was a hot one […]
NYC twice in a year? Yes, please! On a whim, the sister and I decided to do another weekend in NYC before the holidays and winter months arrived. Not only is NYC a favorite destination, but we got to enjoy absolutely perfect autumn weather for all 3 days. Every time I’m there, though, I think […]
My favorite food event, Chicago Gourmet, was held in Millennium Park last weekend and it was the 10yr Anniversary! HUGE congrats to the IMR and Bon Appetit magazine teams for putting on an amazing event in this gorgeous city. This year, I went on both Saturday and Sunday – it was aggressive, and I’m not […]
You know how they say you should schedule regular date nights? Well, it’s true. Not only does it keep things interesting and is a nice excuse to get dressed up more than usual, but it also provides us with the opportunity to try all of the new spots one our list. NAOKI has been on my […]
This past weekend we were invited to celebrate the launch of the new American Express Platinum card (AmexPlatinum) with a VIP experience at a Chicago Bulls game. Along with the Bulls v Hawks game in Chicago, Amex showcased the types of premium access that come with Platinum Card Membership with various events in other cities {check […]