Christmas is a time of rich traditions… most especially rich culinary traditions! And no culinary tradition is richer than the French Christmas dessert of Bûche de Noël Cake. Also known as the Yule Log Cake, this log-shaped dessert shares its roots with the…
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I’ve long been in love with the Langham Hotel — it’s the ultimate luxury hotel and perfectly situated along the Chicago River just blocks from some of the best spots in Chicago. But despite the many times I’ve been there…
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Of all the restaurant concepts to hit Chicago this year, my very favorite is actually located in a store. Well, technically a Restoration Hardware showroom. Opened at the end of September on a quiet Gold Coast street, Restoration Hardware’s newest concept is…
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Jordan Heidenwith from Dennis Bartholomei Salon here in Chicago is without a doubt one of the nicest, most talent stylists I’ve ever met! He gives me killer hair cuts (read: bouncy, modern layers with plenty of body) and is my…
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Few restaurants in Chicago can boast the success of Siena Tavern. Opened by Top Chef fan-favorite Fabio Viviani in 2013, Siena Tavern has been cranking out innovative Italian dishes in a warm, welcoming environment ever since. To date, it’s one…
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Sed Bona, a snippet of the Latin phrase “Pauca Sed Bona“, means “quality over quantity”. It means that having more isn’t always best. It means empowering yourself to do fewer but better, more beautiful, and more fruitful things
