** Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas **
Our visits to Las Vegas never remotely turn out like the trippy trips depicted in Fear and Loathing or the Hangover. We don't even get dressed up to attend games at high rollers tables or attempt a heist at the Bellagio like Ocean's 11. I admit that ...
Late Night at Eight Bar
As you well know, I love my little neighborhood in Chicago. I've stayed at The Ambassador East (formerly Public Chicago- more on that later) on more occasions than I care to admit. The atmosphere of the tiny bubble which comprises Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood is comfortable. ...
Royalton Hotel, NYC
For the first time since I was a teenager, I missed the Kentucky Derby this year. Yes, you read that correctly. Instead, the man and I took the long weekend to travel to New York and visit a girlfriend and her husband. Being Bryan's first visit to the Big Apple, we decided to stay ...
Dinner at Gemini Chicago
If you've been following along on my Instagram or Facebook, you'll know that while the man and I were in Chicago last week, we managed to eat our way silly! From brunch at Hashbrowns and Siena Tavern, afternoon tea at The Allis at Soho House, to family dinner Friday night at Carmine's, ...
Chicago Eats
Each Chicago trip, we make a point to branch out a bit, try a few places we've never been before. We test fun cocktails, visit the buzzed-about new hot spot. We do, however, have our standard, go-to resturants and bars that just lend the feeling of being at home. We hit the road ...
The Quirk Hotel
** The Quirk Hotel, via their website **
** Boxwoods, pink velvet, and striped awnings **
This week, I had the opportunity to travel to Richmond, Virginia with a group of almost 40 fine Realtors from my office. We went with the intention of attending an incredible event (which we did), and ...
Dinner at the Pump Room
It's rare that a meal solicits a vocal and emotional response from the man. Usually, he eats, carries on conversation with me about one thing or the other, and finishes his dinner. Last week, however, was the first time that food made his eyes open wide, made him have to pause for a minute to take ...
Going Public
Admittedly, I put way too much thought into where to stay while on vacation. There are a few bucket list overnights I'd eventually like to check off (the original Langham in London, Plaza Athenee in Paris, The Pearl in Rosemary Beach), and there are a few, "Oh, we always stay at..." (Cosmopolitan in ...
Doris Salcedo at the MCA
Almost every trip to Chicago- or any other city for that matter- I make an effort to take in something I can't get at home. Whether it's as simple as Chicago deep dish (now a tradition) or a production on Broadway, a visit to the Grand Canyon, or simply a sit-and-look of the Eiffel Tower (still on ...
