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House of Brows by Shanda

I decided some time ago I wanted to feature a few of my favorite Chicagoan’s that are “doing their own thang” here and there and I am beyond excited to share with you my first one Shanda owner of House of Brows!  I met…

June 22, 2018
Food Things to do

The inaugural Chicago Tribune Food Bowl festival

      It’s authentic. It’s innovative. It’s different. It’s the best of the best from America’s Restaurant City of the Year. It’s FOOD BOWL. And it’s putting Chicago’s renowned food and dining scene in the spotlight.   WHAT: FOOD BOWL celebrates the chefs,…

June 20, 2018
Around town

National Restaurant Association Show 2018

    The 2018 National Restaurant Association Restaurant Show® will be held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.   What are the Show hours? National Restaurant Association Show Exhibit Hall Hours: Saturday, May 19 – Monday, May 21: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00…

May 14, 2018
Around town

Upcoming Event Illinois Craft Beer Week: May 18-25th

  Opening Event     On Friday, May 18th, Illinois Craft Beer Week kicks off with Beer Under Glass, a nature-infused craft beer festival and fundraiser at Garfield Park Conservatory, one of the world’s largest and most stunning plant conservatories. A cornerstone of Illinois…

May 4, 2018
Recap

Chef Julius Russell Presents

  THE NEW ZEALAND SOUTH PACIFIC POP UP   On Saturday, March 31st Chef Julius packed our bags and took our palate’s on a trip to New Zealand!  We had seen his pics and read a few posts here and there on Facebook regarding…

April 3, 2018
Recap

WhiskyFest Chicago 2018 Re-Cap

  Another WhiskyFest in the books and once again this event did not disappoint!  Read along as I take you on my Friday evening at the 21st annual edition of this awesome event!  If you are a whisky or bourbon drinker prepare to be…

March 27, 2018
Recap

Chefs Hall of Fame & For the Love of Chocolate-Recap!

  Ohhhhh what a night!  Yet again the snow tried to try me but I refused to let it win!!! On February 17th, Chicago’s Historic Palmer House Hilton Hotel became a Whimsical Dessert Dream as chefs from all over the Chicagoland area presented a…

February 24, 2018
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