On a cold Thursday night, I bundled myself to meet up with a special group of people in my life: the Yelp Elite of Chicago. Every month or so, Yelp hosts an event for the best of the best on its website, which provides real reviews from real people for businesses and restaurants in cities […] Read more…
Escape Chicago at Lost Lake Tiki Bar
From the outside, you would never know that at the corner of Diversey and Kedzie sits a complete escape from the cold Chicago winter we’ve been having. All that marks the entrance is a green awning and a small pink neon ‘tiki’ sign. A newcomer to the Logan Square neighborhood, the tiki bar Lost Lake […] Read more…
10 Things to Do in Jacmel, Haiti
My father grew up in a beautiful city located on the southern side of the island of Haiti: Jacmel. This city is nestled in a bay with lush green mountains rising behind it and gives visitors a great chance to see the beauty of Haiti. Getting to Jacmel is easiest by car: From the capital, […] Read more…
5 Margs to Try on National Margarita Day
Margarita is so much more than a girls name. Mention the word, and you can conjure up images of a refreshing drink that combines sweet, salty, sour and bitter. While the longterm benefits of drinking margaritas have yet to be discovered (I remain hopeful), the lovers of this Mexican classic know there is a right […] Read more…
10 Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Jamaica is a land of white sand, turquoise water, delicious food, good people, and even better times. I recently had the opportunity to escape the cold of Chicago for the warmer shores of Montego Bay, Jamaica after winning a trip from Sundance Vacations. I had seen the commercials (cue woman in bikini smiling and dancing […] Read more…
Taco Joint: Tasty Tacos, Cool Vibe, Great Margs
If you are a lover of Mexican food, than Taco Joint might just be your new favorite restaurant. The hip new spot to open in Chicago offers fresh food made from awesome ingredients. In addition to the excellent street fare, Taco Joint offers guests some of the tastiest margaritas in a variety of combinations and […] Read more…