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If you are familiar with U.S. politics, you may have heard about decisions being made in a “smoke-filled room.” This usually refers to a secret political gathering, suggesting that a group of economically- or politically-powerful individuals are meeting privately (perhaps while smoking cigars?) to make an impacting decision without regard to the public’s wants. That […]
Hotels in Chicago and everywhere else in the world have websites full of fantastic photos. From the bedrooms to the lobby, you can find beautiful pictures showing the location in superb condition. However, sometimes there aren’t enough photos. (What does the bathroom look like? Or the view from the window? Or the building’s front door […]
A little over a month ago, the Palmer House Hilton opened Potter’s, a sophisticated bar and lounge. It’s named after Potter Palmer, the Palmer House founder, and replicates the style and elegance of the 1920s with a modern, sleek look.
Located inside the hotel, Potter’s is open to the public, but not many people outside of […]
The Trump International Hotel and Tower is well on its way to becoming Chicago’s newest landmark, soon to be the city’s second-tallest building. And even though it is still under construction, this five-star luxury hotel is already open for business. According to hotels.com, its average lowest nightly rate is $385.
If you need a hotel that […]
Looptopia, the annual dusk-till-dawn artistic and cultural celebration, lights up the downtown area again this Friday, May 2. This all-night festivity features 300 artists in 100 venues for 14 hours. More than 100,000 people attended last year. Locals, tourists, students, families, artists, musicians—Looptopia invites and entertains them all.
Just to give you an idea, here’s what […]
Disabled people and their families face several obstacles when traveling. How do you know what restaurants, tourist attractions, and buildings accommodate special needs? Open Doors is a non-profit organization that is hoping to answer that question and more.
Eric Lipp, the executive director at Open Doors, worked for a year and a half in the Mayor’s […]
As much as I love Chicago and everything it has to offer, I can admit that it has its imperfections. The Congress Plaza Hotel is an architectural masterpiece. However, in recent years, it has become a blemish on the city’s lakefront skyline.
Built in 1893, the Congress Hotel was completed in a time when horse-drawn carriages […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you.
• All three locations of Adobo Grill in the Chicagoland area will be putting out a menu made for love. Dishes include empanadas con pétalos de rosa (empanadas stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, fresh corn, and chipotle-rose-petal […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you.
• There are three little words that every woman wants to hear: “wine, cheese, chocolate.” Go all out, and buy your beloved a $96 glass of bubbly. Eno will be serving Dom Perignon Rose 1996 by […]
Despite all of Chicago’s architectural successes, it’s been a long time since we’ve had a new tower of incredible height to crane our necks at. After all, both the Sears Tower and the Aon Center were built in the ‘70s. So in 2000, when Donald Trump announced his plans to build the world’s tallest […]
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