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Hey you! Yes you! You found me!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Now please give me a few seconds to explain why you should keep meโ€ฆand the beautiful city of Chicago.ย  Iโ€™m a diehard Chicagoan that is always representing my city to the fullest. Whether youโ€™re new to town or a fellow Chi-Town native, I hope to share with you the joys of finding your new favorite hangout spot, happy hour specials to help you save a few dollars, establishments to help you celebrate that special occasion, or ways to stay healthy after eating that bread pudding you splurged on last night. Holla! Chicago is not just a city, itโ€™s a lifestyle. Everyone experiences Chicago differently and I hope you come along for the ride and experience the city of Chicago through my eyes.

Who am I? Well, Iโ€™m your average 40 something year old female that was constantly being told โ€œYou should start a Chicago blog!โ€ Why??โ€ฆ.Well letโ€™s just say I not only live and work in the city, but I breathe the city. Chicago gives me life. Whenever I travel you will hear me say at least once โ€œNO city compares to Chicago.โ€ I consider myself an adventurous spirit. Iโ€™m not a true dare devil trying to go out there and complete death-defying stunts. Iโ€™ll leave the warning of death disclaimer events to other people. What I can tell you about Chicago is ABOVE and BEYOND average. Iโ€™ve lived here all my life and although I know a lot about Chicago it is constantly changing and breathes new energy into everyone it encounters. This is the city for singles and couples, this is the city for culture and night life, this is the city for bars and five-star dining, this is the city for pampering and volunteering.

Follow me on a quest to encompass all Chicago has to offer. ย You will not be disappointed. Chi-Town stand up!

Tavi J.
Email: Tavij@chiataglance.com

“Iโ€™m from a city in the Midwest best city in the whole wide wide worldโ€ โ€“ Lupe Fiasco

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NEW Ramen Alert!๐Ÿšจ @Stringsramen has a brand new ๐‘ซ๐’† NEW Ramen Alert!๐Ÿšจ @Stringsramen has a brand new ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’†๐’‘ ๐‘ซ๐’Š๐’”๐’‰ ๐‘น๐’‚๐’Ž๐’†๐’! What does that include?!

The deep dish, Ramen features Strings homemade secret recipe ramen noodles, pan fried and tossed with wood ear mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts. Topped with classic pepperoni, gooey melted mozzarella, baked to golden perfection. Crowned with a mound of scallions, crispy chili hot honey drizzle.

AND donโ€™t forget to grab an appetizer and a mocktail! 

#Chicagorestaurants #Chicagoramen #Stringsramen #Chicagoevents #chicagofood
Event Alert! ๐Ÿšจ The inaugural ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ ๐จ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ ๐…๐š๐ข๐ซ is O Event Alert! ๐Ÿšจ The inaugural ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ ๐จ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ ๐…๐š๐ข๐ซ is October 7th - 10th. @Chicagoartfair is the cityโ€™s newest contemporary and modern fine art exhibition and itโ€™s taking place at @themartchicago. Nearly 50 leading Local, National, and International galleries are in attendance. Chicago Art Fair offers a new destination to discover, experience, and collect world class artwork.

The inaugural edition of the fair features contemporary and modern paintings, sculpture, photography, mixed media, glass, and more. Chicago based exhibitors will join galleries from around the world, offering guests the opportunity to engage directly with gallerists and explore a wide range of artists, perspectives, and price points in an intimate, approachable setting. Get your tickets ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ today!

#Chicagoartfair #theMART #Workofart #Chicagoart #artist @themartchicago
WE did it Chicago!!!! ๐ŸŽ‰ Chicago was named Best Big WE did it Chicago!!!! ๐ŸŽ‰ Chicago was named Best Big City in the U.S. by Condรฉ Nast Traveler for the 10th year in a row! ๐Ÿ† This is a record-breaking streak that no other city has ever achieved.  CHICAGO and my fellow Chicagoans, YOU truly are a perfect 1๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃ! What do YOU โค๏ธ about Chicago? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ

Weโ€™re keeping the celebration going on 10/10. Mayor Brandon Johnson is officially proclaiming this Saturday, October 10 โ€œBest Big City Day.โ€ Get out and celebrate your city with custom itineraries on ChooseChicago.com. Join along the Chicago Riverwalk near City Winery from 3:30pm - 5:00pm to celebrate our amazing city with a live floating โ€œPerfect 10โ€ House music set featuring pioneering DJ Lori Branch.

10 ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ ๐จ! @Cntraveler

1)Restaurant/Food Scene
2)Architecture/History 
3)Hotels
4)Festivals
5)Concerts
6)Fashion Scene
7)Art Scene
8)Music Scene
9)Seasonal Pop-Ups
10)The PEOPLE

๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐จ: @Choosechicago @Fiorettasteak @Delizitalian @Brasstackchicago @Manchamantelesrestaurant @caryle.club @obamafoundation @Valeriejarrett @thepeninsulachi @chicago_gourmet @jeffmauro @Babyface @Karolg @windycitysmokeout @chicagodcase @illinoisrestaurants @Koneranger @Hebrubrantley @esme_chicago @Vicmensa @MCAChicago @thedandycrown @lhchicago

#ChicagoBestBigCityx10 #NeverOutDoneChi #Chicago  #RCA2026 #AllForTheLoveOfChicago
Pop-Up Alert! ๐Ÿšจ My FAVORITE holiday Pop-up is back Pop-Up Alert! ๐Ÿšจ My FAVORITE holiday Pop-up is back for the fourth annual year. @Thedandycrown โ€œNever Trust the Livingโ€ returns NOW - November 1st.

The highly decorated, cocktail-focused event is filled with devilishly delicious drinks and creepy colorful Halloween decor. The patio is dog and family friendly and warmed with six fire pits. Itโ€™s FREE to attend and while walk-ins are accepted, reservations are encouraged. See you there! ๐ŸŽƒ

#Thedandycrown #Chicagoevents #Chicagohalloween #chicagorestaurants
๐Ÿช ๐Ÿšจ @levainbakery Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chi ๐Ÿช ๐Ÿšจ @levainbakery Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie is returning to Chicago October 2-4, for three days only. This time itโ€™s bringing a new sidekick: a limited-edition Peanut Butter Cookie Milk Latte. How yum is this?! ๐Ÿ˜‹ The perfect Fall ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ treat. 

#Levainbakery #chicagoevents #chicagobakery #Fallinchicago #chicagotreats
What an incredible evening! @petiteedith_chicago h What an incredible evening! @petiteedith_chicago hosted an intimate chef collaboration dinner co-hosted by @thesaltymag_. @Jennertomaska welcomed guest chef Joe Cash, a 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Southeast and Chef/Owner of one Michelin-starred @Scondrel.gvl in Greenville, SC, alongside Chef Partner Austin Waiter of Houstonโ€™s maximalist @marigoldclubhtx.

The five-course tasting menu featured an ode to American Bistronomy, bringing together three distinct culinary perspectives for a fresh, singular dining experience. Have you been to Petite Edith yet? ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜‹ AND YES that Sweet Potato Brรปlรฉe was incredible! 

๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ซ
Melon and Iberico
Chilled Mussels
Tuna Tartelette

๐…๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ
Lionsmane Pansotti
Butter-Poached Lobster Tart
Turbot En Brioche
Roasted Chicken Thigh
Roasted Lamb Loin

๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ
Sweet Potato Crรจme Brรปlรฉe 

#Chicagorestaurants #Chicagoevents #chicagofoodie #chicagoeats #Petiteedith
New Restaurant Alert! ๐Ÿšจ โ€œ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—–!โ€ @Carlyle. New Restaurant Alert! ๐Ÿšจ โ€œ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—–!โ€ @Carlyle.Club opens to the public on October 1st. Get your fix of Steak, Sushi, and ofcourse Cocktails along the beautiful Riverwalk. See you at CC! ๐Ÿฅฉ ๐Ÿฃ 

#Chicagorestaurants #Chicagofood #Chicagoevents #chicagofoodie #312food
I had such a good time @Chicago_Gourmet Grand Cru I had such a good time @Chicago_Gourmet Grand Cru second session last night hosted by @Chefsarahjayne and @Cshepherd13.

Grand Cru is a world class tasting tour for the true food lover, and this year the rhythm is global dance. Award-winning chefs brought a high energy pulse to every plate. The culinary dishes were paired with a masterclass in premium wines and spirits for a refined, rhythmic journey across cultures and cuisines. My FAVORITE bite of the night was @Johnsfoodandwine Murasaki Sweet Potato Brรปlรฉe. I got in line twice for that! 

Last call! Do you have your tickets for Rise & Shine Gourmet today? ๐‘ณ๐’†๐’• ๐’€๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐‘ป๐’‚๐’”๐’•๐’†๐’ƒ๐’–๐’…๐’” ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’†.

#ChicagoGourmet #Chicagoevents #Chicagofood #chicagorestaurants #chigourmet
Last night was @Chicago_Gourmet ๐Ÿ” Hamburger Hop! T Last night was @Chicago_Gourmet ๐Ÿ” Hamburger Hop! The SOLD OUT event was hosted by @Insta.flamm and @JeffMauro.

Chicagoโ€™s Top Chefs battled it out for Best Burger bragging rights. Off the grill the energy kept going with a live break dance battle, great music, and plenty of friendly competition. ๐™‡๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™—๐™ช๐™™๐™จ ๐™™๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š!

๐Ÿ”Judges Choice title winner: @honeybutterchi

๐Ÿ”Peopleโ€™s Choice title winner: @thedawsonchi

#ChicagoGourmet #Chicagoevents #Chicagofood #chicagorestaurants #Chigourmet
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