Review: Paint and Sip at The Gwen Is an Experiment in Colorful Cuisine
A Spirited Affair saw Fess Parker Winery, a Santa Barbara fixture, paired with The Gwen Chicago for a remarkable paint and sip event. Bites and sips pairings were designed by […]
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Come With Me to Sushi Class at Sunda New Asian in Fulton Market
I recently had the pleasure of a sun-soaked, early fall afternoon, during which I not only tasted delicious fare, but learned a new, and hopefully enduring, skill. I attended Sunda […]
Review: TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix at Theo Ubique Queers a Classic for Niche Fan Service
From the writing team of EllaRose Chary and Brandon James, TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix premiered in 2024 at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego. This fall, the rock musical is […]
Review: Lawrence Fish Market’s Chinatown Location Keeps Legacy Alive with Added Sit-Down Service
Lawrence Fish Market has been operating in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood for over 40 years. It’s a mainstay on the west side for its take-out sushi platters, which are perfect […]
Review: Come to Laurel Chicago in the Talbott Hotel for a Feta Fete
Laurel Chicago, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located downstairs in the Talbott Hotel in Streeterville, presents a beautiful fare. Our server, Alexis, had great recommendations and took the lead in our culinary […]
Review: Approachable Luxury to Round Out Your Summer at Hawksmoor
I visited Hawksmoor Chicago this week, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. I went with my partner, a bar manager and bartender who is always ready to sample […]
Preview: Daisies Chicago’s Newest Venture Is The Radicle, an Affordable Cocktail Bar in Logan Square
Eight years into its successful run, Daisies Chicago has done it again. After the restaurant’s 2023 move to 2375 N Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square, Daisies is bringing it back […]
Review: Let’s Talk Womxn Event Lets Chicago Businesses Shine
On Sunday, March 2, I had the pleasure of attending an event run by Let’s Talk Womxn, a national organization that supports women and nonbinary entrepreneurs in the food and […]
Daisies Chicago Combines Beauty and Taste with Limited Edition Art and Greeting Cards
Daisies is a restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood that offers Italian cuisine with a warm familial influence. Joe Frillman, Daisies’ chef and owner, works closely with his brother Tim […]
Interview: Artist Lin Bader Gives a Taste of Pendry Chicago and Venteux’s Winter Weekend Sip and Create Workshop Series
Arts enthusiasts in Chicago are about to have an unmatched opportunity, thanks to a collaboration between luxury hotel Pendry Chicago, French brasserie Venteux, and Nest Artisan Guild. During the Winter […]
Review: The Secret Garden at Theo Ubique Delivers on Beauty and Catharsis
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Review: Mercy Killing Brings Anxious Queerness, Murder, and Romance to Open Space Arts
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