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Q&A with fashion expert Lora LaPratt about summer trends, eye-catching boutiques and Chicago’s best neighborhoods for shopping
The following Q&A is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Lora LaPratt, founder of Shopping Girl XOXO, is one of Chicago’s preeminent stylists, fashion experts and shopping concierge. She prides herself on being able ...
The Local Corner: Exploring the 16th and Michigan Avenue intersection in Chicago’s South Loop
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods one intersection at a time Featured corner: 16th Street & Michigan Avenue in the South Loop By Dante Vaisbort Acadia 1639 S. Wabash AcadiaChi...
Good Eats at Bar Roma: This cozy Italian favorite in Andersonville offers a stellar menu and fun vibe
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Where it’s at: 5101 N. Clark. 773-942-7572. BarRomaChicago.com The scene: We’ve visited this popular Andersonville eatery several times since it opened in 2016 and...
New on the Scene: Recent Chicago openings include Barton G, Yugen, Tricycle, Monnie Burke’s and a Sex and the City pop-up
By Trent Modglin This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Barton G With its new two-level, 12,000-square-foot new home in Chicago’s vibrant Hubbard Street district, Barton G. The Restaurant will take you on an innovative, full-s...
Valentine’s fun: The Lake Shore Lady’s top five romantic restaurants in Chicago
By Lauren Nolan This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Lauren, who has appeared on the Today Show and WGN News, is the founder and author of the popular Chicago lifestyle blog, LakeShoreLady.com Maude’s Liquor Bar I lov...
The Big City Blog: Chicago Ale Fest, Breaking Ground Festival, $5 cocktails and Geja’s love of Valentine’s Day
By Brooke Nagler This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Chicago Ale Fest takes over Pilsen on Saturday, Feb. 2 Located in the Pilsen neighborhood, this semi-annual festival offers a daytime (11 a.m.) and nighttime (5 p.m.) ale s...
The Big City Blog: Running Feb. 7-17, Chicago Theatre Week means reduced-price tickets to more than 120 productions
By Trent Modglin From musicals and comedies to dramatic plays, Chicago Theatre Week, now in its seventh year, is a “celebration of the stories we share.” Presented by the League of Chicago Theatres in partnership with Choose Chica...
The Big City Blog: Chicago Restaurant Week takes over Jan. 25-Feb. 7 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe menu opportunities
By Trent Modglin The following is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com It’s that special time of year again, where you get to treat your taste buds like royalty, as the 12th annual culinary celebration that is Chicago Restaurant Week return...
The Big City Blog: From Christkindlmarket to Macy’s windows and Navy Pier’s Winter Wonderfest, here are the best Christmas and holiday activities around Chicago
By Trent Modglin The following blog was created in conjunction with KeyMagazineChicago.com Christkindlmarket This annual outdoor market in Daley Plaza offers traditional German food and drinks, and vendors in this quaint, illuminat...
Chicago’s best burgers: Food blogger Kit Graham’s favorite spots for a fantastic burger in the city
By Kit Graham Au Cheval Eating at Au Cheval is all about luck and timing. The burger is out of this world amazing, but you need to either get there 30 minutes before they open, go late night on a weeknight, or be very, very lucky to s...