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Staycation at Public Chicago

January 8, 2012 By tBS Editor Leave a Comment

Have you checked out the new Public Chicago? No?!?! Well, we have a deal for you!

Public Chicago

Stay at Public Chicago through March 30, 2012 and receive special rates from $110 per night as well as guaranteed reservations to the reimagined Pump Room with new menus by award-winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and guaranteed access to the Pump Room and Library bars.

FOOD FRIDAY: Fitness Editor SKoFit’s Top 10 Foods of 2011

December 30, 2011 By SKo-Fit 4 Comments

Last year, I was inspired to put together my top eats by fellow Food Editor Gourmet Rambler and our friend Genie Bae. In keeping with tradition, I am sharing my list for this year. You can also check out Genie’s list here and Gourmet Rambler’s first list from last week (see FOOD FRIDAY: Best of 2011 – Part I).

When I became unemployed in 2008 from my design job and made the decision to switch careers, it meant that I had to be frugal with where I ate. What is great about Chicago, is that there are plenty of options for delicious food without having to break the bank. Last year’s list reflected that as well as this year. There are some repeat favorites in respect to where I dined. This further proves that these chefs consistently turn out amazing food, while always improving their craft. So, here is my list (in no particular order):

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If You’re Young at Heart…

December 16, 2011 By Gourmet Rambler 5 Comments

My friend Paige is many things. She is a stunning Glamazon, a brilliant writer, an opinionated conversationalist, a lover of wine and food, Christmas and her boyfriend Tim. She is passionate and easily excited and fun and boisterous. But I think that one of her best qualities (and there are many!) is the fact that she is a total kid at heart. Life is just more FUN when you are a kid! Just look at Paige!

Santa, baby! (Photo courtesy of Paige Worthy)

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Guerrilla Exhibit to Benefit Toys for Tots

December 15, 2011 By Gourmet Rambler Leave a Comment

Holiday Benefit Extravaganza
hosted by Guerrilla Exhibit and Tenzing Wine & Spirits

Make a Child in Need Happy This Holiday Season! (Photo from www.pantherexpedite.com)

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Fun Chicago Facts

December 10, 2011 By tBS Editor Leave a Comment

Thanks to Dex Knows for sharing all these amazing Chicago facts!

Chicago (Photo from www.universitiesinchicago.org)

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TraveLin: Color Your Grey Days Away

December 1, 2011 By TraveLin Leave a Comment

It’s been wonderful having an extended autumn. As I write this, the winter wind whips through downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan’s whitecaps conjure up a snow-capped chalet scene. Color me Miss Summer… no, I did not miss being part of the Chicago snoweverkill last year! I adored chillaxin’ on my barefoot sunset champagne cruise on Christmas Eve. I appreciated many of the positive comments from friends while posting photos of Pacific Paradise. We’ll see what new images I come across this time. I agree with the studies that suggest enjoying inspiring images to de-stress and recharge on the go.

Gorgeous Hawaii Sunset (Photo by Lin Decker)

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WED LIVE! Mariya & Sergiu

November 30, 2011 By Gourmet Rambler Leave a Comment

One of my most unique, beautiful and fantastically funny friends got married last Sunday. Congratulations, Mariya! This one is for you.

Please read beyond the break for the awesome wedding adventure of Mariya and Sergiu!

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CONGRATS! Jasudowicz Weds Kossman in Mall on Black Friday

November 27, 2011 By tBS Editor Leave a Comment

Six years ago, Jennifer Jasudowicz and Ed Kossman locked eyes outside the JCPenney at Orland Square mall amid a throng of post-Thanksgiving shoppers. This year, on Black Friday, before a few friends and family and dozens of total strangers, they married in the same place they first set eyes upon each other!

Jennifer Jasudowicz & Ed Kossman (Photo by Zbigniew Bzdak for Chicago Tribune)

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In Loving Memory of Maggie Daley

November 26, 2011 By tBS Editor Leave a Comment

We are so glad that Mrs. Daley was able to attend her daughters’ wedding last week in Chicago.

The Chicago Tribune ran an photo tribute to her amazing life and we wanted to share their wedding photo from 1972 – her daughter wore the same gown.

Mayor Daley & Mrs. Daley on Their Wedding Day in 1972 (Photo from AP Archives)

You will be missed. RIP Mrs. Daley.

CONGRATS! Daley Weds Hotchkiss in Chicago

November 19, 2011 By tBS Editor 1 Comment

The youngest daughter of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, Elizabeth “Lally” Daley, wed her college sweetheart and long time boyfriend, Southern insurance professional Sam Hotchkiss, in Chicago at an intimate ceremony at Spiaggia – a long time favorite restaurant of President Obama – on Thursday, November 17, 2011, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Richard M. Daley, Maggie Daley, Elizabeth "Lally" Daley & Sam Hotchkiss (Photo by Rick Aguilar Studios)

She was escorted down the aisle by both of her parents while wearing the same gown her mother, Maggie Daley, wore when she got married in 1972. Originally scheduled as an engagement party in advance of a New Year’s Eve wedding ceremony, the family decided to make the event the wedding itself to ensure Mrs. Daley could fully participate in the festivities. The former first lady of Chicago has been battling cancer for years. And, as an added bonus, it doubled as a birthday party for Lally!

Mazel tov! And prayers for Mrs. Daley.