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Chicago Fashion Week Returns: Oct. 8th – 18th

CHICAGO FASHION WEEK® ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC LINEUP OF CITYWIDE EVENTS FOR ITS UPCOMING THIRD EDITION Taking Place October 8-18, the Citywide Fashion Celebration Returns With 80+ Events Showcasing Local Designers, Creatives and Fashion Talent Chicago Fashion Week®, an 11-day citywide … [Read More...]

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Esmé’s newest menu transition: Meet the Artist

Have you been to Esmé? The mission-driven Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago offers a tasting menu experience that … [Read More...]

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Chicago Art Fair: Oct. 7th – 10th

Chicago Art Fair, the City’s New Contemporary Art Exhibition, Unveils Exhibitor Lineup for Inaugural Edition, Taking Place Oct. 7th - 10th at THE MART Bringing Together … [Read More...]

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Chicago Restaurant Highlight: Lolo y Lola

Bonhomme Group Introduces Lolo y Lola, a Little Spanish Pintxos Bar in Lincoln Park From Bonhomme Group, the 22-seat taberna draws inspiration from the neighborhood bars of Spain Bonhomme Group announces the opening of Lolo y Lola, a little Spanish … [Read More...]

Next: Fashion × Chicago Fashion Coalition = one-night fashion activation

Next Chicago Launches New MenuNOW - January 10th You know I LOVE unique experiences! I was invited to an exclusive preview of Next’s Chicago new menu. The new 10 course menu is inspired by the craft, history, and imagination of Couture and the rebellion of … [Read More...]

All YOU can Eataly Septemberfest Sept. 18th

Eataly Chicago is bringing back its biggest celebration of the year on Friday, September 18, with All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest,a one-night-only takeover transforming the marketplace into an Italian piazza filled with unlimited food, drinks and … [Read More...]

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I absolutely LOVE our artistic community! I was in I absolutely LOVE our artistic community! I was invited to an exclusive meet the artist event at Michelin Star @Esme_Chicago with acclaimed, Chicago born contemporary artist, @Hebrubrantley. The event was presented alongside @artehausstudios and @Framechicago.

The meet and greet was in celebration of Esmé’s newest menu transition and multi-sensory dining collaboration with Brantley. (Once and Future exhibition) Favorite dishes from throughout Esmé’s history have been reimagined through the singularity of Brantley’s narrative driven work and are utilized as a canvas to further spotlight his multifaceted ideas and powerful cultural commentaries. 

The restaurant is transformed into an immersive, pop-up gallery space, showcasing a selection of Brantley’s paintings and sculptures peppered throughout the dining room. What a fun way to mix art with food! Thanks to Chef @jennertomaska and team for the yummy cocktails and bites. 😋 Make your reservations on Opentable! 

#Hebrubrantley #Esmechicago #chicagoevents #chicagorestaurants #Michelinstar
Yesterday was one of my FAVORITE events! 🍕 🍝 🍷 @Ea Yesterday was one of my FAVORITE events! 🍕 🍝 🍷 @Eatalychicago Septemberfest has 30+ chef curated Italian bites, from handmade pasta to tiramisu. Also, unlimited pours of Italian wine, beers, and cocktails. What more could you ask for?!? Have you been?

#Eatalychicago #AllYouCanEataly #Chicagoevents #Chicagofoodie #312food
🚨 2 NEW concepts YOU should know about are Opening 🚨 2 NEW concepts YOU should know about are Opening 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘, Friday September 18th.

@Loloylolachicago - New Spanish Pintxos bar located in Lincoln Park. 22 seat taberna drawing inspiration from the neighborhood bars of Spain. 📍2580 N Lincoln Avenue

𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧…

@Beatnikrestaurants Lincoln Park - New exotic neighborhood escape with globetrotting cuisine, tropical cocktails, and Bohemian interiors. 📍2576 N Lincoln Avenue

Which one are you heading to first? 🥂 😋

#Chicagorestaurants #Chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #Chicagofoodie
With 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 right around the corner, With 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 right around the corner, The @ChicagoFashionCoalition partnered with @thealineagroup Aviary for an invite-only, one-night creative activation for the launch of award-winning restaurant, @Nextchicago, new menu at the @Aviarycocktails. 

@Nextchicago new menu is 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 | 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧. The menu is inspired by the craft, history, and imagination of Couture. Each dish on the menu is crafted as a designer would a garment. Each course will make a statement. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆. 

Last night was an exclusive VIP preview of Next Chicago newest chapter. Five top local designers showcased their design process at live fashion stations and presented modeled looks as living installations. What a unique experience! 💃🏽 Reservations for NEXT new menu are on Tock NOW!

Featured Designers: 
@chelseab128
@neisastudio
@jossblake
@ivesbarrera
@tylermorganstu

#CHIFW #CHIFW2026 #Chicagoevents #chicagofashioncoalition #chicagoblogger
I’m back from 🇨🇼AND with tips. I got so many DMs t I’m back from 🇨🇼AND with tips. I got so many DMs that you guys are either going to Curacao or interested in visiting. One of my tools when planning trips is watching YouTube videos of the destination and then after I go I pay it forward and add tips of my own. 

For example…I love a local experience. I’m always going to hit up the markets or find the authentic cuisine restaurants.

Did you know Queen Emma bridge is closed until the end of September? No worries! There’s a FREE ferry that takes you across and runs about every 10 minutes. Go get your souvenirs and a good meal.

Why did I choose Lemon Beach club? It’s adults only and I wanted to relax on my cabana from 10am - 6pm with no kids around. 😅

Why did I choose to rent a car? 🚘 It was very reasonable and well worth it. $322 for 5 days from thrifty car rental at the airport. One shuttle ride from the airport to my hotel would have been $40. No Ubers in Curacao.

These tips and everything I did in 5 days is condensed into a 16 minute YouTube video on the @chiataglance YouTube channel. Are you heading to Curacao or interested in heading there? Save this post to help you plan your next trip. Where am I headed next? 🇯🇵 

#Travelblog #islandgyal #queenemmabridge #foodblogger #islandliving
Curaçao 🇨🇼 so far… Do you want to visit? 😎 🏝️ @Ir Curaçao 🇨🇼 so far… Do you want to visit? 😎

🏝️ @Irietourscuracao Sunset Cruise
🏝️ Brunch @GouverneurDeRouville and exploring Willemstad
🏝️Happy hour/Dinner @Cascadacuracao
🏝️ Mambo Beach
🏝️Jan Thiel Beach
🏝️@thelemonbeach adults only boutique ocean club located @art_hotel_curacao
🏝️ We stayed @Sainttropezcuracao (checkout the previous reel) 

Want the Full Itinerary? Stay tuned and follow me over on YouTube @Chiataglance. #Travelreels

#Travelblogger #Curacao #Willemstad #Islandgyal
Island time. 🏝️👙✈️🇨🇼 #curacao #travelreels #cura Island time. 🏝️👙✈️🇨🇼 #curacao 

#travelreels #curacaoisland #islandgyal #oceanclub
@thealbertchicago is starting a new chapter with C @thealbertchicago is starting a new chapter with Chef David Danielson. Head on in and checkout the newly launched Italian/American menu. Congrats to a new and yummy chapter! 🥂 
📍228 E Ontario @hotelemc2 

#chicagorestaurants #Italiancuisine #Chicagofood #chicagofoodblogger #312food
I absolutely love unique flavor combinations! In s I absolutely love unique flavor combinations! In steps @baobingchi with the most interesting and yummy 🍨 icecream combo’s. 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜? I couldn’t decide so I tried them all! 😂😋

🍨 The Mango 🥭 
🍨 Blueberry Lemon (DF) 🫐 🍋 
🍨 Chocolate Sesame 🍫 
🍨 Rice Ice Baby 🍚 
🍨 The Chili Crunch 🌶️ 

Make sure you grab a frozen drink as well! The frozen Watermelon 🍉 Crawl was Fantastic! 📍857 W Fulton Market (Behind @duckduckgoatchi)

#chicagofood #chicagofoodie #312food #chicagorestaurants #chicagodessert
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