People are raving about Monnie Burke’s in Pilsen (1163 W. 18th St.). The menu offers new American cuisine and inventive cocktails in an understatedly beautiful space. The octopus was prepared and plated in the most wonderful way. The tender pieces of octopus combined with shishito peppers, vinaigrette, and roasted potatoes were plated on a plate…
Catching movies at Millennium Park is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. It’s always a great time and it’s free. So grab friends, have a picnic, and watch a film with Chicago’s skyline as your backdrop. The Details: The Millennium Park movie series takes place at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday night starting June 4th…
Whether you’d like frame-worthy photos in front of the Eiffel Tower, someone to capture a marriage proposal, or you’d just like some pics for your blog or social media pages, I’m going to share how to hire a photographer while on vacation. I’ve worked with vacation photographers and videographers while in Ireland and Morocco, and…
2019 guide to St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Chicago St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is epic! So epic, it’s known around the world as one of the best places to celebrate the holiday. Last year, I had the honor of being Google’s “Local Guide” for St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Chicago. Basically, that mean Google…
