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December 2017 – Mel Nelson: M2 Boutique – Spotlight Feature

December 4, 2017 by Chi@glance

“That’s sooooo cute! Where did you get that from?!?” I’m so used to hearing those sentences when I sport anything from M2 Boutique on Southport Avenue in Lakeview. M2 Boutique is an independently owned, local Chicago retail business. The store specializes in the sale of accessories, handbags, baby gifts, wedding gifts, sports memorabilia, barware, Men’s […]

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Recipe Time! My Moms Famous Lemon Pie :)

November 27, 2017 by Chi@glance

PEARLEAN JOHNSON FAMOUS LEMON PIE When I was younger during the holidays one of the desserts I most look forward to was my mom’s famous Lemon Pie. The tartness, the sweetness, the crunch of the crust….hmmmm. Brings me back to my childhood. My mom passed down the recipe to me and now I made it […]

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Recap: 26th Annual Star-Studded Gateway For Cancer Research Gala!

November 20, 2017 by Chi@glance

This past Saturday was the Gateway for Cancer Research Star-Studded Gala. $3.5 Million Dollars was raised! Gateway for Cancer Research is a nonprofit organization committed to funding innovative cancer research that helps people living with cancer to feel better, live longer, and conquer cancer TODAY! 99 Cents of every dollar Gateway receives directly funds Phase I […]

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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
NEW Cafe Alert! 🚨 @Eatprasino opens TOMORROW in th NEW Cafe Alert! 🚨 @Eatprasino opens TOMORROW in the Loop 📍33 S Wabash Ave

Prasino, the Mediterranean-inspired concept opening marks a new chapter for the longtime Chicago-area brand. The all-day menu features handcrafted coffee and matcha, smoothies, Greek yogurt, breakfast, Mediterranean inspired salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and more! 😋

#Prasino #Chicagorestaurants #Chicago #chicagofoodie #chicagofood
TODAY is my Birthday 🎉 AND Last day of #Leoseason TODAY is my Birthday 🎉 AND Last day of #Leoseason ♌️. I’m so thankful for another year around the 🌞 Thanks for the well wishes! 🎂

📍@ArlaChicago - Rooftop, food, and vibes = 💯
Event Alert!🚨 The 2026 Chicago Air and Water show Event Alert!🚨 The 2026 Chicago Air and Water show is August 15th and 16th from 10:30am till 3pm. The show is FREE to attend and is located along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 being the focal point. 

Fun fact! Did you know the first show was held in 1959? WOW! The headliner this year is the @Usairforce @AFThunderbirds. Too bad the weather acted up right before the Thunderbird performance. 🥲 Are you heading to the show this weekend? This is one of my favorite Chicago traditions to attend. 😎✈️ Gotta 💙 #Summertimechi

#Chicagoairandwatershow #chicagoevents 
#NeverOutDoneChi #Chicago
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