Chicago

Shaw’s Crab House

The day after my now Sister-in-Law Kate’s Chicago Bridal Shower, my parents, she and I went to Shaw’s Crab House for brunch. It’s an unlimited buffet brunch (this is the […]

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My Chicago Bridal Shower

It took a whole lot to get there (you can catch up on the full adventure here), but I finally made it home for my Bridal Shower. My mother planned […]

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Chicago’s Lakefront Trail

A couple of weeks ago I had a little adventure. The adventure began after work on Thursday, with an Uber to LaGuardia. I had a flight booked to Chicago, a […]

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Kate’s Bridal Shower at SixtyFour Wine Bar

We’re eagerly anticipating a new arrival to our family. No, not that kind of new arrival! I’m talking about Kate, my brother’s fiancée and my soon-to-be sister-in-law! In celebration, my mom […]

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Chicago Architecture Boat Tour

Earlier this month, my mom and I hosted a Chicago bridal shower for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law, Kate, which you can read about here. The next day, my parents, Kate and I […]

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Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues

I’ve told you a lot about our fun pre-Christmas weekend in downtown Chicago, including what we did and where we ate. But I saved the best for last! On Sunday […]

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ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

While spending the weekend before Christmas in the heart of downtown Chicago, Greg, my parents and I made sure to take in all of the beautiful holiday decorations that the […]

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The Gage

I told you about a few of our fun activities while staying at Palmer House in Chicago the weekend before Christmas, but I figured my favorites deserved their own posts! […]

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Palmer House

It was so nice being home for the holidays again this year! Greg and I flew into Chicago a week before Christmas and spent lots of wonderful time with family […]

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Pizano’s

My friend Matt texted me asking for Chicago recommendations. My immediate response? DEEP DISH PIZZA! Hailing from Chicago, and traveling back there often, I consider myself a deep dish pizza […]

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Fiammé

Vicki, my number one blog fan, also recommend eating at Fiammé in nearby Naperville, Illinois while I was in town. So I got together with a few of my cousins […]

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Benny’s Chop House

After drinking our bodyweight in tropical drinks, Jenny, Jason, Greg and I ventured into the daylight and over to Benny’s Chop House for dinner. I tried to get them to […]

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Three Dots and a Dash

After Jenny planned such a fun day in Chicago for us, I’d follow her pretty much anywhere in the city. So when we next met up I again allowed her […]

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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company

Vicki works with my mom and dad and is one of my most dedicated blog readers. I always joke she’s my biggest fan, even more so than my parents! Vicki […]

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Chicago Like a Local with a Local

I was feeling a little homesick, so I went to Chicago hoping to enjoy beautiful spring weather. It turns out I’d forgotten what spring in Chicago is like – it […]

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The Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: Giordano’s vs. Lou Malnati’s

As I mentioned earlier, Greg and Kate spent Christmas in Chicago […]

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Wanderlust in the City

A curated guide for elegant New Yorkers.

Chicago

Shaw’s Crab House

My Chicago Bridal Shower

Chicago’s Lakefront Trail

Kate’s Bridal Shower at SixtyFour Wine Bar

Chicago Architecture Boat Tour

Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

The Gage

Palmer House

Pizano’s

Fiammé

Benny’s Chop House

Three Dots and a Dash

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company

Chicago Like a Local with a Local

The Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: Giordano’s vs. Lou Malnati’s