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New Year, New Platform: YouTube

December 31, 2023 by Chi@glance

Chiataglance YouTube VLOG

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December 27, 2023 by Chi@glance

Invest in your friendships

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Chiataglance TOP dining experiences in 2023

December 21, 2023 by Chi@glance

I am grateful! ๐Ÿ™‚ I pinch myself sometimes of how lucky I am to get to experience some of the most exquisite dining Chicago has to offer. I truly live in the Mecca of good eating. What does good eating mean to you? As much as I love a beautiful ambience the number one factor […]

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YOU deserve a staycation! I headed about 30 miles YOU deserve a staycation! I headed about 30 miles outside downtown Chicago to ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ ๐จ ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐. @Wcsouthland is a luxurious escape from the city. The state of the art hotel opened in 2025 and has over 255 rooms and 43+ suites. Thereโ€™s a pool, fitness center, and a full service luxury spa @wcsouthlandspa that spans 11,665 square feet. The 70,000 square foot casino offers 1,412 slot machines, 56 table games, poker room, and the newly opened - Sportsbook. Sportsbook is a high energy, 24/7 destination for sports fans to watch and wager. 

As a foodie my FAVORITE part is well the FOOD. ๐Ÿ˜† I loved my dinner at Chef @Fabioviviani restaurant @altosteakhouse. We also enjoyed the Food Bazaar located on the ground floor. Thereโ€™s six restaurants within the food bazaar and theyโ€™re all you can eat. I highly recommend heading to Chicago Southland for a staycation @wcsouthland.
๐Ÿ“17300 S Halsted St, East Hazel Crest, IL

#Findyourwinningmoment #Chicagofoodie #chicagohotel #chicagostaycation #chicago @Visitsouthland ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿฝ
I had one of the BEST spa experiences at Wind Cree I had one of the BEST spa experiences at Wind Creek Southland Spa. ๐Ÿ˜Œ

@Wcsouthlandspa is 11,000+ square feet and overlooks the Chicago skyline. The peaceful retreat is guided by a deep commitment to holistic wellness and relaxation. I started off in the heated jacuzzi whirl pool and then had a a rejuvenating facial. My skin was glowing immediately! My friend decided to do a cupping massage for the first time and she could feel the detoxification running through her body. 

Afterwards we both enjoyed the sauna and relaxed with some refreshing fruit infused water while overlooking the skyline. It was the perfect Sunday Funday. Check them out! ๐Ÿ“17300 S Halsted St, Hazel Crest, IL located inside @Wcsouthland

#FindYourWinningMoment #chicagospa #Chicagosouthland #Chicagostaycation #Chicagohotel @visitsouthland
It was my first time @Nobuchicago and I was invite It was my first time @Nobuchicago and I was invited for the cocktails and canapรฉs reception hosted by the legend himself - ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ณ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ. The exclusive evening featured specialty bites crafted by the culinary team. Throughout the evening Chef Nobu was behind the bar shaking up speciality cocktails. What an awesome experience celebrating the legend behind the Nobu brand. Cheers! ๐Ÿฅ‚ 

#Nobuchicago #chicagorestaurants #chicagoevents #chicagohotels #legendary
I ventured back to @Altosteakhouse by Chef @Fabiov I ventured back to @Altosteakhouse by Chef @Fabioviviani located inside @Wcsouthland.
This time we went on Saturday night for an ๐‘จ๐‘ด๐‘จ๐’๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ dinner and live entertainment. Have you been?
๐Ÿ“17300 S Halsted St, East Hazel Crest, Illinois

We had: 

๐Ÿฆช Oysters Rockefeller 
๐Ÿฃ Tuna Tartare 
๐Ÿฆ€ Blue Crab Cakes
Nโ€™duja Mussels
Baked Gnocchi 
๐Ÿค Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Grilled Asparagus, Hollandaise
๐Ÿง€ Mac n Cheese
Creamed Spinach, crispy onions
๐Ÿฅฉ Filet 10oz (added lump crab and Bleu Cheese encrusted)
๐ŸŸ Mediterranean Sea Bass
๐Ÿจ Various Desserts 

#Steakhouse #FindYourWinningMoment #Windcreekchicagosouthland #celebritychef
#Chicagosouthland @visitsouthland
Motherโ€™s Day is coming up and I have the perfect g Motherโ€™s Day is coming up and I have the perfect gift! ๐ŸŽ @Thecandlevault in Frankfort, Illinois is a one-of-a-kind candle making experience. 

Thereโ€™s 100+ premium fragrance oils to choose from and blend together to create your custom scent. The candles are made with natural soy wax, organic cotton wicks, and clean-burning fragrance oils. This combination provides the cleanest burn, the strongest scent throw, and longest burn time. ๐Ÿ“114 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL 

#Shoplocal #Thecandlevault #Mothersday #ChicagoSouthland #soycandles @VisitSouthland
I headed outside city limits and ventured to Crete I headed outside city limits and ventured to Crete, Illinois, @Lottonartglass gallery & studios to be exact. This weekend was the annual Spring open house and I took a private tour and got to meet the very talented artists. Lotton is celebrating 56 years of ๐…๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐†๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ. ๐Ÿ˜

Since 1970 theyโ€™ve been creating hand blown, one of kind works of fine glass art. Thereโ€™s hand blown vases, bowls, sculptures, paperweights, perfume bottles, lamps, pendant lighting as well as chandeliers. Make sure to check them out! @visitsouthland 

๐Ÿ“24760 South Country Lane, Crete IL

#LottonArtGlass #Homedecor #Glassart
#ChicagoSouthland #workofart
SUMMER will be here before you know it! I put toge SUMMER will be here before you know it! I put together a round up for @choosechicago with Chicago street festivals happening May - September. I canโ€™t wait for Summetime CHI. ๐ŸŒž

https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/festivals/chicago-summer-festivals-the-ultimate-guide/

#Chicago #NeverOutdoneChi #Chicagoevents #Chicagofestivals #summertimechi
Guess what?!? For a limited time worldwide @Kithtr Guess what?!? For a limited time worldwide @Kithtreats locations (4/25 - 5/3) try the new milkshakes! ๐Ÿ“54 E Walton Street

The lineup includes:

๐Ÿ˜‹ The Vanilla Malted Milkshake, featuring vanilla ice cream infused with Rice Krispies and malt powder, topped with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry

๐Ÿ˜‹ The Strawberry Malted Milkshake, made with strawberry ice cream, Frosted Flakes, and malt powder, finished with whipped cream and a cherry and served in a strawberry jam-lined cup

๐Ÿ˜‹ The Chocolate Malted Milkshake, blending chocolate ice cream with Cocoa Pebbles and malt powder, topped with whipped cream and a cherry and served in a chocolate sauce-lined cup.

#Chicago #Kithtreats #Chicagofoodie #Kith #Chicagotreats
This past Friday was ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐„๐š๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ฒ: ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง This past Friday was ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐„๐š๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ฒ: ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐‘๐จ๐ฆ๐ž. @Eatalychicago hosted their first all access party of 2026. For one night only, Eataly brought the flavors and energy of Rome to Chicago with an immersive, marketplace-wide celebration. 

We enjoyed unlimited tastings from 30+ Italian bites, 20+ Italian wines, spirits, and beers, live entertainment, chef demos, and more! Looking forward to the next one! ๐Ÿฅ‚ 

#Eataly #Italiancuisine #chicagofoodie #chicagorestaurants #Chicagoevents
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