• Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Langham

    Can you believe it? Tomorrow is already Christmas! I can't believe how quickly 2019 is coming …

  • A Culinary Barge Cruise Through Burgundy France

    Most visitors to France make it to Paris and Versailles but little else. C'est trè…

  • Doors of Italy

    I say this ALL the time but I am SO lucky to travel the way …

  • The Most Instagrammable Airbnb In Mexico

    Okay, okay... "Most Instagrammable Airbnb in Mexico" might be a TAD misleading considering... a) I've …

  • Chicago Eats || Casati’s Pizza Vino

    It’s no secret that I LOVE good Italian food. Frankly, who doesn’…

  • Autumn Walks Through Central Park

    Autumn Walks Through Central Park

    “You can get the true essence of New Yorkers by just hanging out in Central Park.” — Andy Roddick

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    A Classic American Lunch at the Tortoise Club

    A Classic American Lunch at the Tortoise Club

    With as many trendy concept restaurants as we see here in Chicago, sometimes finding a spot that serves good ol’ American classics prepared well can be a challenge. Especially in River North. I just want a glass of wine and a…

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    Autumn Essentials

    Autumn Essentials

    “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

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    Eerily Easy Halloween Potion

    Eerily Easy Halloween Potion

    Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. And there’s nothing like a cackling cocktail to get you in the spooky spirit at this time of year! This cocktail may look quite devilish but the unexpected flavors of cardamom and…

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    The Ultimate Cure

    The Ultimate Cure

    “Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.” — Bill Blass

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