Month: August 2014

In Chocolate Heaven with the Great Food Tours

Anyone who says they don’t love chocolate is lying. There is a kind of chocolate for every palette: milk chocolate for traditionalists, dark chocolate for romantics, plain chocolate for purists, or chocolate with a hint of other flavors for explorers. Anything made with chocolate is a little taste of heaven, so when I found a […] Read more…

Brunching German Style at Prost!

There is no better way to enjoy a beautiful weekend morning (or afternoon) in Chicago than to grab Brunch. The list of reasons to love this mealtime combination of breakfast and lunch is long but includes: 1) You can drink (sometimes unlimited) bloody mary’s or mimosas and no one will judge you 2) You can […] Read more…

… Under the Influence

There is nothing like seeing one of your favorite artists perform live at a concert. The energy in the air and the music coursing through you, as you belt the words out to the songs, is an electric feeling that really can’t be replicated. I had the chance to see Wiz Khalifa this summer at […] Read more…

Chinese Circus at Cirque Shanghai

Until recently, I had never been to a Chinese circus. Curious about what it would entail, I purchased a deal for two tickets to Cirque Shanghai‘s newest production, “Warriors.” The performance, held at Navy Pier, was thrilling, hilarious, and captivating. The show featured exciting acrobatics in several of the acts, as well as martial art skills […] Read more…

Midsummer Night Dreaming

I am a huge fan of Shakespeare: I have magnets with Shakespeare quotes covering my fridge; During high school, I memorized the opening to Romeo and Juliet; When I lived in London, I took a day trip to the birthplace of Shakespeare and walked around in a daze simply because I was in awe to […] Read more…

… Being Illmatic with Hennessy

Have you ever had an impromptu night that turns out so much better than you ever could have imagined? Mine began with an invitation to happy hour at Howl at the Moon with some friends. The bar is known for its live music, dueling pianos and amazing fishbowls that are literally bigger than my head. […] Read more…

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