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![A must-see sweet Chicago #DonutCrawl with #ChicagonistaLIVE [video]](http://i0.wp.com/chicagonista.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/donut.jpg?resize=150%2C150)
A must-see sweet Chicago #DonutCrawl with #ChicagonistaLIVE [video]
The #ChicagonistaLIVE girls went on a #DonutCrawl bringing an exclusive look on the hottest and most popular food making a big comeback and creeping up on everyone’s list in Chicago today: Doughnuts! Check out the drool worthy Do-Rite Donuts, Glazed & Infused, and Firecakes Donuts visits. Obviously our work here isn’t done. Doughnut Vault was highly [...]
#ChicagonistaLIVE goes live from the National Restaurant Show!
We’re inviting you to a #ChicagonistaLIVE exclusive look of the National Restaurant Show. Chicago is on the pulse of one of the best US cities in the culinary scene and we can’t wait to dish out on this! Did you know that even restaurants found ways to digitally drive business profitability and shape the future [...]
![Actress Nia Vardalos chats with us on her most important role ever! [video]](http://i1.wp.com/chicagonista.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-Shot-2013-04-24-at-8.12.59-PM.png?resize=150%2C150)
Actress Nia Vardalos chats with us on her most important role ever! [video]
The Second City gave Nia Vardalos a foot in Hollywood’s door but before her first big break in cinema, the Windy City was once home for her. From Winnipeg to Chicago, she set her life in comedy sharing The Second City stage with the likes of Chris Farley, and many more. She’s best known for [...]
Upscale French-Vietnamese Restaurant Pasteur is a must re/visit place to go!
Dining in Pasteur had me thinking of the movie “The Lover“. Imagine Indochina still under the French colonial empire. European luxury and sophistication meets sweltering heat and lush culture in a class divided Southeast Asian country. Pasteur embodied the sexy and luxurious ambiance with the traditional Vietnamese menu. One would almost expect a man wearing [...]
#Chicago spots you must visit with the families
Spring Break was a busy one for us. For some guaranteed fun for the entire family, we decided to revisit a couple of our favorites. Medieval Times – Schaumburg, IL Besides the beautiful pageantry of gallant horses and knights, my husband and I especially enjoy the feast that comes along with the ticket. Be prepared [...]
Get Ready for The Great Chicago Fire Festival!
Mayor Rahm Emanuel‘s announcement of a partnership with Redmoon to create The Great Chicago Fire Festival has brought on new excitement in our city of Chicago. It is a refreshing new concept that ties in the beauty of what this beautiful city has to offer and the history that rebuilt Chicago. This will not only beautifully [...]
Chicago Opera Theatre raising their voices to inspire the next generation of opera stars in Chicago
With Chicago’s growing crime rate there’s definitely a need to find more ways to divert our children’s attention to other things more positive. Not just for the moment, but a life experience that can impact each child and their families. The Chicago Opera Theatre raised their magical voices and hands to inspire the next generation [...]
Upcoming Not-to-miss Chicago Shows & Events
For better or worse, we’re someone to everyone. Sometimes the title is friend and sometimes the title is enemy – unfortunately, we can’t always dictate our role nor can we control our path through the world. The cast of The Second City Mainstage invites you to grab the people that mean the most to you and take a [...]
Ways to Wear Popping Colors for Spring
Pops of color everywhere is in for Spring! The brighter and bolder the color, the more eye-candy it becomes. I’m talking Royal blues, Emerald greens, Hot pinks, Bright oranges, and more are the colors you should be wearing for Spring! Easier said than done for many of us, of course. I’m one to shy away [...]
Erin Go Bragh! Where to go for the greening of Chicago River
Chicago loves the St. Patrick’s Day spectacles most especially when the Chicago River goes from murky green (you know what I’m talking about!) to the breathtaking and perfect emerald color identical to the greens in Ireland. Every year, leprechauns (Mike Butler & crew) start the festivities by skillfully mixing a vegetable orange dye that magically [...]
