Today’s gift guide is rather unorthodox since I’m sharing seven gifts I’ve ALREADY received but wish I’d received sooner. Why? To save you from that gnawing frustration you have when you get a gift so marvelous, so magnificent, and so god-damn useful…
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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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Last month Hubby surprised me with a quick trip to NYC and the change in scenery was EXACTLY what the doctor ordered. It had been 11 years since my last visit and I was eager to see (and eat) as much…
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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
