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The National Restaurant Association Show is going

The National Restaurant Association Show is going on NOW! (May 16th - 19th). I’ve been going since 2018 and this is one of my favorite shows to cover. The NRA show brings professionals from across the globe to discover innovations, build connections, and drive the industry forward.

@nationalrestaurantshow has 53,000+ attendees, 2,300+ exhibitors, and features 900+ categories.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝑰 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒓?

✅ Walked the show room floor to discover new innovative technology gadgets.

✅ Culinary demo and tasting with celebrity chef @chefchriscosentino. (Winner of Top Chef Masters).

✅ Each year love picking up my personalized bottle of ketchup from @Heinz.

✅ Walking the show room floor for tasty bites from companies like @Hormelfoods. That spam dog! 😋 AND the Brisket grilled cheeses from @jtm_food_service And the refreshing tonics from @drinktractor

#2026RestaurantShow #Chicago #Keynote #celebritychef #chicagorestaurants

Last night I kicked off the National Restaurant As

Last night I kicked off the National Restaurant Association show by attending the @Menumastersawards ceremony. The 29th annual celebration is the restaurants industry premier recognition of menu innovation excellence. The event is by invitation only and for restaurant executives. Congrats to the Hall of Fame winner Chef @grant_achatz. The competition recognizes R&D leaders for their groundbreaking achievements and lasting contributions to food service.

The event offered a one-night-only culinary experience. The tasting menu was crafted exclusively for this celebration.

The after party presented by @Ventura_Foods is not to be missed. We were treated to high energy entertainment, music, dancing, snacks, desserts, cocktails, AND a special gift! We each got a signed autographed copy of 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘇 book, 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘦. What a fun evening! #MenuMasters

#2026Restaurantshow #chefgrantachatz #chicagorestaurants #foodblogger

YOU deserve a staycation! I headed about 30 miles

YOU deserve a staycation! I headed about 30 miles outside downtown Chicago to 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. @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. There’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. 😆 I loved my dinner at Chef @Fabioviviani restaurant @altosteakhouse. We also enjoyed the Food Bazaar located on the ground floor. There’s six restaurants within the food bazaar and they’re all you can eat. I highly recommend heading to Chicago Southland for a staycation @wcsouthland.
📍17300 S Halsted St, East Hazel Crest, IL

#Findyourwinningmoment #Chicagofoodie #chicagohotel #chicagostaycation #chicago @Visitsouthland 👈🏽

I had one of the BEST spa experiences at Wind Cree

I had one of the BEST spa experiences at Wind Creek Southland Spa. 😌

@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! 📍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

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 𝑨𝑴𝑨𝒁𝑰𝑵𝑮 dinner and live entertainment. Have you been?
📍17300 S Halsted St, East Hazel Crest, Illinois

We had:

🦪 Oysters Rockefeller
🍣 Tuna Tartare
🦀 Blue Crab Cakes
N’duja Mussels
Baked Gnocchi
🍤 Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Grilled Asparagus, Hollandaise
🧀 Mac n Cheese
Creamed Spinach, crispy onions
🥩 Filet 10oz (added lump crab and Bleu Cheese encrusted)
🐟 Mediterranean Sea Bass
🍨 Various Desserts

#Steakhouse #FindYourWinningMoment #Windcreekchicagosouthland #celebritychef
#Chicagosouthland @visitsouthland

Mother’s Day is coming up and I have the perfect g

Mother’s Day is coming up and I have the perfect gift! 🎁 @Thecandlevault in Frankfort, Illinois is a one-of-a-kind candle making experience.

There’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. 📍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 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭. 😍

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

📍24760 South Country Lane, Crete IL

#LottonArtGlass #Homedecor #Glassart
#ChicagoSouthland #workofart

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