While everyone has their favorite spots, one of the best things about living in Chicago is the chance to check out brand new bars, restaurants, and venues that pop up seemingly weekly. Summer 2016 has been no different with some of the coolest places opening this city has scene! From ping pong to patios, check … Continue reading Chicago: The New Kids on the Block
Common question: "Why in the world do you live in Chicago? It's so COLD!" Common Chicagoan response: "Because the summers are the best." A huge reason for why Chicagoans choose to BE Chicagoans is because the summers are on point--beach weekends, twice-weekly fireworks shows, neighborhood festivals every weekend, outdoor concerts, you name it...we're going to … Continue reading Chicago: Patios + Drinks = Why we live here in the winter
If you're like me and have a weird imagination, you'll agree that going to a BYOB restaurant makes you feel like you're getting away with a crime, amirite? That's what I thought. Anyhow, sometimes finding a great BYOB on the fly is tough, so I've compiled a list of my faves for your drinking and … Continue reading Chicago: BYOB For You And Me
If you're like me, and summer's got you all... ...then you're positively PUMPED that the Chicago Riverwalk is poppin'. New restaurants, pop-up bars, and awesome river activities have taken over the beautiful Loop area, and well, you're a fool if you pass it up this summer. There is something for everyone, at any price … Continue reading Chicago: We Actually Do Have Things To Do By Water
Whoever said Chicago was 'too expensive' didn't do their research. This city is chock-full of free and low-cost things to do--you just have to look. Here are some of my favorite ways to do up Chicago on the cheap: Headquarters Beercade Looking for a reason to act like a 90s kid again? Head to one … Continue reading Chicago: Cheap Thrills for Almost NO Dolla Bills
If you've ever found yourself wandering the streets of River North in search of the best chocolate ANYTHING to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further. (Wait, that's just me...?) Sometimes you want something decadent and delicious, so read on to find the best dessert spots all across Chicago--and let me know when you're going … Continue reading Chicago: Where To Get Your Just Desserts
Some of my favorite moments with my girlfriends have happened over bottomless mimosas, a Bloody Mary bar, and infinite chicken and waffles or eggs benny. Sure, we find ourselves frequenting some of the same haunts but with good reason--they're amazing. Check out my picks for brunch all over Chicago: Fremont Hands down, Fremont in River … Continue reading Chicago: The Brunchy Bunch
This is the true story... of seven people... living in a house... You get the idea. At 30+ a group of high school friends and I decided to finally take a trip together to none other than New Orleans, Louisiana! For four days, we ate, drank, and explored, and I'm so pumped to share some … Continue reading If You Love Beignets and You Know It, Clap Your Hands
Let's face it; we've all fancied ourselves a poor man's version of Dave Grohl at some point. Hell, you might even BE Dave (shout out to the almighty Foo!). So what do you do when you wanna un7leash your inner rock star? You take a shot of Jameson and head to karaoke night. Here's my … Continue reading Chicago: Hey Now, You’re a Rock Star
The best burgers in the beautiful city of Chicago.
