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Chi@Glance Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

January 29, 2019 by Chi@glance

Valentineโ€™s Day is about two weeks away!! You ready?!? Hereโ€™s my curated list of suggestions to make your significant otherโ€™s day (or night) truly special. ๐Ÿ™‚ Staycation Has your sweetie been hinting towards the need for relaxation?ย Why notย a staycation at the iconic Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. There are several Valentineโ€™s Day packages to choose from. Valentineโ€™s […]

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Recap! 2019 Black Creativity Gala

January 27, 2019 by Chi@glance

Black History month begins in February and what better way to kick it off than the 36th Annual Black Creativity Gala. This past Saturdayย 750 guestsย gathered at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) to support MSIโ€™s annual Black Creativity program and its events. $475,000 was raised to go towards Black Creativity.ย Black Creativity pays tribute to […]

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2019 Chicago Restaurant Week: Jan. 25th – Feb. 7th

January 25, 2019 by Chi@glance

The 12th annual Chicago Restaurant Week starts TODAY and goes through February 7th. The culinary celebration features special prix fixe menus starting at $24 for brunch and lunch, and $36 and/or $48 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity). This yearโ€™s Chicago Restaurant Week will be the largest ever, with nearly 400 local restaurants participating. […]

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I ๐œ๐š๐งโ€™๐ญ stay quiet about this opening ๐Ÿคซโ€ฆ.F1ยฎ Arcad I ๐œ๐š๐งโ€™๐ญ stay quiet about this opening ๐Ÿคซโ€ฆ.F1ยฎ Arcade ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Opens in Chicago TODAY (August 14th). I went for the media preview and Chicago youโ€™re in for a treat!

@F1arcadeusa brings all the excitement, glamour and thrill of Formula 1ยฎ driving to the masses. It features full-motion racing simulators, reaction games, big viewing screens and best-in-class food and cocktails, with an electric atmosphere. This is social gaming like you have never seen before!

F1ยฎ Arcade is the first and only officially licensed social gaming F1ยฎ experience specifically designed for the mass market, supported by Formula 1ยฎ. The venue features 61 full-motion racing simulators and the brandโ€™s first-ever rooftop terrace. Making its global debut in Chicago, F1ยฎ Arcadeโ€™s rooftop terrace will offer a vibrant open-air destination featuring skyline views, a dedicated rooftop bar and a specially curated food and beverage program designed for warm-weather gatherings.

See you there! ๐Ÿ“ 1 W. Grand Ave

#Chicago #F1arcade #Chicagoevents #grandopening #thingstodoinchicago
Did you know itโ€™s #Nationalsandwichmonth? When I f Did you know itโ€™s #Nationalsandwichmonth? When I found out I went straight to @Marielachicago. Want to join in?! Check out these delicious sandwiches ๐Ÿฅช Which one are you choosing?

๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต: Brioche bun, Soufflรฉ egg, green chicken chorizo, hash browns, 
Cheddar cheese, garlic Serrano Achar Aioli

๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต: Fried Cod, Chintextle Crema, Green Papaya Salad, Mango Sofrito, served with fries. 

๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ: Lamb leg, Cheese crust, chipotle yogurt salsa, cucumber, served with fries. 

#Chicagorestaurants #Chicagofood #chicagofoodie #chicagofoodscene
#Sundayfunday at the @Kehlani World Tour with Chic #Sundayfunday at the @Kehlani World Tour with Chicago being the 3rd stop. ๐ŸŽถ Thank goodness the weather held up. #Kehlaniworldtour 

#chicagoconcert #Kehlani #Chicago
Road Trip! ๐Ÿš˜ I headed 2 hours outside of downtown Road Trip! ๐Ÿš˜ I headed 2 hours outside of downtown Chicago to ๐“๐š๐›๐จ๐ซ ๐‡๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ & ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ญ. For nearly 60 years, Tabor Hill helped shape the story of Michigan wine country. TODAY, August 1st, theyโ€™re turning a new chapter. #taborhillwinery 

I went to preview their new menu debut. What a FUN evening meeting James Beard Award nominated Chef, Justin Carlisle. The dinner was family-style and featured elevated farm-to-table cuisine.

The fun didnโ€™t stop there! We got to taste two limited wine releases, meet the winemakers, and tour the ๐Ÿ‡ vineyard. Thanks for a super amazing day @taborhillwinery.๐Ÿท Cheers! Want to learn more?! Head to the blog: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ chiataglance.com

#puremichigan #Chicagofoodie #Vineyard #winetour
WOW! @WNBA All-Star weekend ๐Ÿ€ in Chicago is amazin WOW! @WNBA All-Star weekend ๐Ÿ€ in Chicago is amazing! One of the events I went to was an exclusive cocktail reception hosted by the president of @Playerstv - @iammicheleghee, Basketball legend - @Lisaleslie, and @Veronicabeard (51 clothing storesโ€ฆsoon to come Paris opening).

We gathered with an inspiring group of men and women across sports, business, media, and fashion for an evening of meaningful conversation. The reception was designed to bring together women who are passionate about uplifting, empowering, and championing one another while celebrating the growing partnership between PlayersTV, Veronica Beard, and @thebossnetwork. Now thatโ€™s what you call ๐‘ฎ๐‘ฐ๐‘น๐‘ณ ๐‘ท๐‘ถ๐‘พ๐‘ฌ๐‘น! 

It didnโ€™t stop there! We were surprised with a performance by Grammy Award winners @Tarreytorae and @J_Ivy. ๐ŸŽค ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

#WNBA #WNBAAllstar #chicagoevents #thingstodoinchicago #Neveroutdonechi
How did I spend my Friday night?!? ๐Ÿค” I was invite How did I spend my Friday night?!? ๐Ÿค” I was  invited to cover @Karolg as she kicks off her highly anticipated ๐•๐ข๐š๐ฃ๐š๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐„๐ฅ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐จ ๐“๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ŸŽถ with opening weekend performances at Soldier Field in Chicago. (July 24th and 25th)

The tour has already generated incredible demand, selling more than 2 million tickets in just four days and expanding from 39 to 63 dates following an overwhelming response from fans around the world. ANDโ€ฆ Karol G debuted her new single โ€œMatadoraโ€ during opening night. โ€œMatadoraโ€ is an unapologetic celebration of feminine confidence, magnetism and self-assurance. Do you have your tickets? ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 

#KarolG #thingstodoinchicago #chicagoevents #KarolGworldtour #Tropitour @karolgtour
@WNBA All-Star weekend is HERE in Chicago! I was i @WNBA All-Star weekend is HERE in Chicago! I was invited to a super fun collab between @Sunglasshut and Basketball Player @breannastewart30. It was an event celebrating confidence, creativity, and personal expression. Plus they sent us a look book to pick a special gift! ๐ŸŽ I love my NEW @Toryburch sunglasses: ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ $252/ Item Number TY7228U. Great way to start the weekend! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Are you participating in any WNBA events? ๐Ÿ€

#Sunglasshut #WNBA #ToryBurch #wnbaallstar #Summertimechi
All Aboard! Weโ€™re on a boatโ€ฆand itโ€™s ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐…๐š๐ฌ All Aboard! Weโ€™re on a boatโ€ฆand itโ€™s ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐…๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ง! I was invited to attend the sold out fashion runway show by @Koneranger aboard the @firstladycruises. We previewed โ€œHOLD-FASTโ€ A bold new collection of up cycled, cut & sewn, and contemporary streetwear designs. The show was set against the cityโ€™s iconic skyline. What a fun way to spend a Sunday! ๐Ÿ‘–Loved the unique designs.

#Koneranger #Chicagofashion #Runwayshow #Chicagoevents #Chicagolifestyle
TOMORROW is #Nationalicecreamday! To those who cel TOMORROW is #Nationalicecreamday! To those who celebrate head on over to @Levainbakery and try one of the delicious ice cream sandwich collaborations with @Prettycoolicecream. Check out their other new menu items as well like the Raspberry Pistachio Cookies or the Cookie Milk Latte. Enjoy! ๐Ÿช

#Levainbakery #Sundayfunday #Chicagobakery #Chicagofoodie
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