Many moons ago, I attended Arizona State University. Then one day I graduated, and I got into my Dodge Neon and drove 26 hours up to Chicago. #NoRegrets However, because life happened and people moved away, I never really had a 'reason' to go back to Tempe and visit ASU or my old haunts - … Continue reading Forks Up in Phoenix! Visiting My Alma Mater 10 Years Later
I've written about my fave burgers in Chicago previously, but it's time for an update! Let's be honest...you don't claim the Insta handle @BurgerGal because you have an affinity for salads. A great burger and a good burger are like night and day for me, and I'm here to give you my recommendations for the … Continue reading Chicago: BurgerGal’s Best Burgers
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
Another weekend, another girlfriend getaway! Missy and I headed up to Grand Rapids, Michigan in search of some of the best brews in the Midwest (spoiler alert: we found 'em). Before I delve into my favorite spots in Grand Rapids, let me give you a few tips on things to keep in mind while you're … Continue reading Fun Fact: Tim Allen Won’t Actually Be Waiting For You at the Border of Pure Michigan
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
Hey Preppies! Yeah, you...the 90s kid. Get in your time machine and relive the days when Saved by the Bell aired brand new episodes and you had a crush on AC Slater and his mullet. Don't have a time machine? Then head over to Wicker Park with your Friends Forever and experience a total throwback … Continue reading TIMEOUT! Saved By The Max is awesome
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
"Wanna get dinner? Let's go somewhere cheap." That's an extremely common phrase among my girlfriends and me and I know we're not the only ones looking for a great deal on great food. Hey, Chicago's an expensive city--there's no denying that. But despite the high cost of living, it IS possible to snag some great … Continue reading Chicago: I Bet You Didn’t Know You Could SAVE Money on Great Food Here
