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We're always on the lookout for great new restaurants to enjoy great food and live music—and we have found just the place with new hotspot, The Optima (1252 North Wells) that recently opened in Chicago's bustling Old Town neighborhood....

At Steppenwolf Theatre's 2018 gala, an astonishing $1.3 million was raised for their artistic, educational, and community programming. Over 675 of Chicago's civic, cultural, and business leaders joined Comedian Chris Rock, emcee Rainn Wilson, and Steppenwolf's esteemed ensemble for...

Chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and television personality Richard Blais was the latest Friend of Cooper's Hawk to visit Chicago for an exclusive night of wining and dining. Guests ventured to Ovation in downtown Chicago where they enjoyed a night of...

During the most recent Taste Talks, Chicago had the opportunity to try Olmeca Altos Tequila cocktails created by great bartenders from some of the best restaurants around the city especially at the “family style” dinner on the second day...

You've probably heard of the Louvre in Paris, but have you heard of the Louvre Abu Dhabi? It opened in November 2017 as part of an expansion on Saadiyat Island. On the island, plans are underway to build a...

Whether you're trying to get a workout in while you're traveling—in the hotel's gym (we love these treadmill tips) or want to burn some calories while sightseeing by biking, here are some of the best tips you can get...

When it comes to culinary and cocktail trends, we look to Kimpton hotels as we took part in their forecast for 2018. The company's findings were extensive--asking their leading chefs, sommeliers, general managers and bartenders from their over 80...

Vibrant best-selling author and chef of “Food Network’s Worst Chefs in America” Anne Burrell hosted an interactive cooking demonstration and dinner on January 30th in Chicago. Members of Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, VIPs, and media enjoyed several courses...

If one thing is certain, Chicago is one of the best foodie towns. The West Loop is becoming one of our favorite neighborhoods and we can't help but notice a renaissance when it comes to the bustling food scene....

Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" has been a tradition in our family for years, so when we received the invite for a newly reimagined version on Opening Night, we couldn't help but be excited to see a show we know...