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There Will Be Bubbles: The Monarch’s Sweet New Weekend Deal

Homestead’s New Menu Has Garden-Fresh Goods

Noodle With This: 4 Chicago Spots For Asian-Style Brunch

Need something to look forward to on Sundays? If pancakes are no longer doing the trick, head to one of these spots for a traditional Asian or Asian-inspir

Cheap Trick: 8 Of Chicago’s Best Happy Hours

Gorgeous Hair That Feels Like Cashmere? Yes, Please!

What do we miss about wintertime? Nada, zilch — well, except our cashmere sweaters. Luckily, a new service from George the Salon will let us sport th

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Jennifer Aniston’s Yoga Coach Can Squeeze You In This Weekend

Stars like Jennifer Aniston and Brooke Shields work out with yoga guru Mandy Ingber to keep healthy, fit, and calm — and now, it’s your turn to

Unless You Sweat Like A Mountain Man, These Items Will Keep You Dry

As dyed-in-the-wool girly girls, we drift toward grooming products that are prettily packaged, sweetly scented, or cutely named. But what’s even bett

Come For The Workout, Stay For The Steam: 3 Top-Notch Locker Rooms

Gym memberships don’t come cheap. And though we can’t argue that toning up is worth paying up, we like to see a little more return on our inves

This Chicago Resto Is Serving Up 3,000 Plants — & We Want Reserva...

Chicago is long on charm, but short on the alfresco-dining days. When summer hits, we typically take an outdoor meal anywhere we can get it — even if

This New Bar Encourages You To Drop Your Drink

Nothing good comes from doing shots. Drop shots, however? Now that’s another story. Drop, the new DJ-driven lounge in Lincoln Park, has given us a re

Here’s Why You Should Bring Dad To Tortoise Club This Sunday!

Father’s Day is just around the corner. And while we’ve gotten more pitches for grills, ties, and toolboxes we can shake a wrench at, we like t

A Killer Workout & Pro-Dating Tips? This. Is. Happening.

The Bar Method just opened a new studio in the Gold Coast, which means there’s one more spot in the city to help you land a hot body — and a ho

Want To Have A Picnic With Jewel This Weekend? The Deets Are Here

When we were in high school, there wasn’t a day that passed without us pondering: “Who will save your soul, if you won’t save your own?&r

Get On Stage At The Lyric Opera — No Singing Skills Required

Sure, Second City is where comedy legends like Tina Fey got their start, but the Lyric Opera’s history isn’t too shabby either. Did you know th

Like Ping-Pong & Sushi? Then You’ll Love The New Happy Hour At Ja...

There are things we definitely don’t miss about college; admittedly, beer pong is not one of those things. So, while we grew out of frat houses long

Kate Boy Is Coming To Chicago — Get Out Your Ambient Socks!

There’s nothing more intriguing than a little mystery, which is why we’re hooked on electro-pop band Kate Boy. The group’s chanteuse, Kat

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Ross Mathews Talks Gwyn & His Diddy Bromance

When it comes to summer reading, we'll admit, sometimes, we like to indulge in something breezy, easy, and — if possible — pink on the cov

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It’s Sandal Season! Why Not Splurge On The Best Pedicure in Town?

If you’re perfectly content with a ho-hum pedicure, your whole world’s about to change. The Moor Therapeutic Detoxifying Pedicure is available

Got SPF? ULTA Does! Here’s Where to Find All Your Summer Beauty G...

The sun is shining, the patios are open, and the 40-degree days — knock on wood — are behind us. At last, it’s time to ditch the winter f

Chicago Q’s Got All Your Favorite Derby Day Fixings

This week gave us a little taste of beach season. But before you stock up on kale and cucumbers, head to Chicago q’s “Derby q” viewing pa

Book This: Get Your Nails Done By Emily Blunt’s Manicurist

A good manicure can set the vibe for the whole day. When we want to feel polished and pretty, we’re all about the nudes; when we’re getting gus

Sweet ‘N’ Spicy: Our 13 Favorite Thai Restaurants

After a long workday, when we can't bring ourselves to cook, we always rely on one go-to favorite: Thai food. And thanks to Chicago's cultural melting pot

The Lyric Opera’s New Star Talks Makeup, Marriage, & More

We’ve been geeking out over musical theater for as long as we can remember. The lyrical songs, the beautiful costumes, and the dreamy plotlines have

What Will You Wear When It Stops Raining? Your Answer, Here

It’s A Mod, Mod World At This Weekend’s Vintage Jewel...

Blame it on Joan, Betty, and Megan, but we’ve had some major ‘60s style envy lately. We may never master the perfect cat-eye, but we do know wh

Gordon Salon Is Going Green — & Helping You Save Some

A hairstyle can speak volumes about a girl. And while the messy bun works for your everyday routine, there is one cause worth getting gussied up for: the e

These Sandwiches Are So Cute, We Kind Of Want to Cuddle With Them

We’ve used many adjectives to describe sandwiches, but “cute” has never been applied — until now. Duran European Sandwiches & C

You Host The Party, Tesori Will Take Care Of The Grub

You’ve been meaning to get the girls together for dinner. But deadlines, tax time, and that pesky thing called “I don’t feel like cooking

Listen Up, Broadway Babes — We’ve Got Just The Thing For You

A night at the theater could always use more drama. (That’s what it’s all about, right?) So, the next time you have tickets for a downtown show

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