Adventures of a girl on a budget
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…
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…
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…
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…
It is surprising to me that until recently, I had never been into the Water Tower Place Mall. I can’t tell you why exactly, as I am a huge lover of shopping and have passed it numerous times. While the shops are what you would expect of a Magnificent Mile shopping center, there is one small […] Read more…
There are times in life when you need a break from deal-hunting and just want a bit of luxury. I recently had such a craving for a little bit of pampering and elegant living. This craving came in perfect time for Valentine’s Day and luckily for me, my boyfriend booked a romantic ‘staycation’ at the Park […] Read more…