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Chicago, Food & Wine, Food & Wine Pairing, Restaurant Review, Travel
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February 14, 2023

Eataly Chicago, A Must-Visit for Valentine’s Day & Beyond

Eataly Chicago's pastry counter

Hey girl! Since my recent move to Chicago in 2022, I have found there is literally no shortage of things to do, especially when there's any kind of holiday or national day. Well, thankfully for Valentine's Day (or I should say, the week before V-Day) I stumbled upon an incredible experience for my boyfriend and I to partake in a celebration of love, food, and vino galore: the "Valentine's Taste-Around" at Eataly Chicago. Chicagoans like myself who came out for the Eataly pre-Valentine’s Day tasting event certainly fell in love with all the deli[...]

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July 6, 2022

White Wine Food Pairing: GFF Chardonnay & Shrimp Tempura Bowl

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Hey girl! I recently came across one of my absolute favorite dishes for summer from HelloFresh — Sweet Heat Shrimp Tempura Bowls. This dish boasts simple ingredients: shrimp, broccoli, rice, cucumbers, and scallions. But despite its simplicity, it comes with a kick of flavor, boasting white wine vinegar and sriracha. And IDK about you, but this girl loves a nice sprinkling of sesame seeds to top off a dish. I also had to drizzle my fave sesame chili oil that balances well with an already sesame-filled flavor palate. Recipe Recommendation[...]

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May 25, 2022

Food and Wine Pairing: Chateau Grand Bourry & Pesto Rigatoni

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Hey girl! My boyfriend and I recently put on our chef hats for this HelloFresh masterpiece — the Spring Chicken Pesto Rigatoni. This artfully crafted dish boasts so many different flavors from its various, colorful ingredients. Garnished with sliced almonds, crispy pan-fried bacon pieces, and charred green onions, and topped with seasoned ricotta (which we spiced up with chili oil — a go-to red-hot flavor for me — instead of olive oil), this is a meal you whip out to seriously impress your friends. The step where we reserve the hot bacon grease to co[...]

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May 8, 2022

Food and Wine Pairing: Grand Fleur & Steelhead Trout

Food and Wine Pairing: Grand Fleur & Steelhead Trout

Hey girl! One of my most recent favorite recipes from HelloFresh has undoubtedly been the Steelhead Trout & Sweet Potato Risotto, making it perfect for this week's food and wine pairing. Despite the fact that I'm lactose intolerance and had to skip out on the unbelievably creamy grape sauce — I'm dying just thinking about it — the entire meal was extremely mouthwatering. This recipe is bursting with flavor, from thyme to white wine vinegar, garlic powder and dijon mustard. But be warned, it takes 45 minutes to make this recipe. The risotto can be a[...]

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Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE sho Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE shout-out to my loving boyfriend for sitting through 2.5 hours of Richard Wagner for date night! I’m truly spoiled… 😘😘

The iconic @lyricopera has kicked off it’s 2023/24 season with an incredible performance of The Flying Dutchman — it is truly the gut-wrenching, and probably lesser known, love story of the infamous cursed man damned to roam the earth for all eternity (I’m thinking of Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean if you catch my reference!) 🎭

Read all the details for this heart-shattering performance and get tickets ➡️ @chicagostarmedia #LINKINBIO 

There are only THREE performances left! So don’t miss the opportunity to see this internationally-known opera artists sing their hearts out in German for the following dates:

✨ Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2pm
✨ Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2pm
✨ Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30pm 

#lyricopera #opera #chicago #theflyingdutchman #richardwagner #german #datenight #theloop #downtownchicago
Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Symphony Ball this weekend! The organization raised $1 million through the sold-out concert and gala that will go towards supporting the symphony’s educational and community outreach programs. 

Internationally known @lkavakos gave a sensational performance of Tchaikovsky that literally blew the crowd away. And the incredible @riccardomutimusic conducted the concert, including a selection of Italian operas, after being honored for his newly accepted role as Music Director Emeritus for Life! 👏🏽🎻

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago hosted the exquisite gala dinner and after-party (and for those who haven’t visited @fschicago it is truly a gorgeous hotel!!!) 

Huge thank you to @chicagosymphony and @hsund21 for the invitation to this spectacular event ❤️❤️

So excited to be a new member of the @csooverturecouncil and become even more involved in spreading the love and education of music, a cause so dear to my heart!!! 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all about the glamorous Symphony Ball in my new blog ✨

#chicagosymphonyorchestra #cso #orchestra #musician #violinist #symphonyball #musiceducation #gala #downtownchicago #fourseasonshotel #chicago #classicalmusic #composer
Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy H Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy Hour menu and other mouthwatering items at @iogodfrey recently! 🍰

This upscale River North lounge is open YEAR-ROUND and has the most luxurious vibes. Whether you’re planing date night or a fun outing with friends, I|O Godfrey at @godfreyhotelchicago is totally the place to be. 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all the yummy details of their new menu and my tasting experience in my new blog. With everything from flavorful lamb lollichops to sorbet cocktails with pop rocks that taste like absolute heaven, you will be DROOLING by the end.🍸

And don’t miss their upcoming Halloween event on Saturday October 28 starting at 8pm ➡️ GodfreyHalloween.com

📍127 West Huron and Lasalle, Chicago, IL 

👗 Outfit by @spiritualgangster as seen on the lovely @kendalltoole 💕 (my newest favorite golf dress!)

#iogodfrey #chicago #rivernorth #lounge #upscale #chicagorestaurants #chicagobars #foodanddrink #foodblogger #restaurantreview #restaurants #downtownchicago #godfreyhotel #chicagohotel
Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has of Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has officially started in Chicago with the @nightmareonclarkstreet haunted house opening to the public TODAY!!! 🎃

This super spooky pop-up is a @chicagobucketlist collaboration with @bambooclubchicago just south of Wrigley Field and runs through October 31st. Explore the multi-level house, which includes an upstairs bar halfway through! 

➡️ Head to the #linkinbio for @nightmareonclarkstreet to purchase tickets.

General Admission tickets are $19.95 for haunted house access only. VIP tickets are also available for $29.95 and includes: 

🍸 A Halloween cocktail, Jell-O shot syringe or soda
💀 VIP check-in
⌛️ Express entry 

#spookyszn #hauntedhouse #nightmareonelmstreet #chicago #chicagothingstodo #autumn #wrigleyville #halloween
Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @st Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @stjohn for the @service_club_of_chicago “Day on the Terrace” fashion show last week! I can finally check runway model off my long list of childhood dreams 🤩👠 

📸 @johnreillyphotography 

#runway #serviceclubofchicago #downtownchicago #thepeninsulahotel #stjohn #modellife
Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather F Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather FINALLY decided to arrive here in Chicago 🌞🥩🍷 #grillseason
So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Serv So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Service Club of Chicago’s Day on the Terrace fashion show next month, which will help raise money for their Philanthropic Grant Fund! Guess which outfit I’ll be wearing in the comments below ⬇️ 👀 Huge thank you to the lovely @candidcandace for thinking of me as a fellow guest model!!! 💕💕💕

The show will take place Monday, August 7 from 11am - 4pm at @thepeninsulachi hotel 👠

Tickets start at $295 for individuals with sponsorships available, and include: 

🍸 11am - Pre-show cocktails
💃🏽 11:45am - Runway show
🥗 12:30pm - Lunch
🥂 2pm - After Party!

Fashion brands include some of Michigan Avenue’s finest:

@aliceandolivia | @annefontaine | @contessa.bottega | @eldapatriciadelarosa | @laurenleinfashiondesign | @maxmara | @mira_couture | @neimanmarcusmichiganavenue | @stjohn | @sylwia_fashion_design | @yorkfur | @petermillar | @suitsupply | @tedbaker 

Head to the #linkinbio ➡️ @service_club_of_chicago ⬅️ to grab your ticket, sponsorships, table add-ons, and raffles!

#fashionshow #stjohn #fitting #model #serviceclubofchicago #chicago #michiganavenue #designer #fashionbrands #highfashion #downtownchicago
Business trips learning from the best coaches arou Business trips learning from the best coaches around the globe on faith, family, and finances. Forever grateful for this type of life-changing personal development you rarely find anywhere else. 🇺🇸🙏🏽 #ILD #conference #fire #eof #ecommerce
Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious scramble with Aidan’s family for Father’s Day! ❤️❤️ Needing more country club golf outings this summer ASAP ⛳️ (BTW if you’re ever in Pennsylvania, Sunnybrook Golf Club has excellent food on Grill Night!) #golfday
Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be in the U.S.A. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #murica #fourthofjuly #independenceday #americathebeautiful
This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve see This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve seen for @nascarchicago weekend!!! Let’s hope these storms pass so we can actually catch the two races now 😭🏎️ #nascar #streetracing #downtownchicago #nascarracing
A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera wen A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera went above and beyond with its decadent 2023 Wine Auction last month. Both Chicagoans and international visitors came out to raise their paddles high on 55 extraordinary lots and support their love for opera. 🍷

This three-day event was truly every wine lover’s dream, featuring private Featured Vintner Dinners, a Featured Vintner Reception to showcase all 31 vintners, and an auction atop the grand stage! 🎭

Head to the #linkinbio to read my latest blog and get all the juicy details, along with a full list of vintners — like Honored Guest @maisonjosephdrouhin and one of my favorite musical themed vintners @ariettawines 🎶

Big thank you to @alanagugg, Lyric Opera, and the incredible women on the planning committee for giving me and @chicagostarmedia the inside scoop in an early interview and inviting myself and @aidanpazan to come out and join you! 🥂 Amazing wine-colored dress from @nordstrom 💃🏽

#lyricopera #wineauction #winelovers #downtownchicago #vintner #blacktie #foodblogger #lifestyleblog #winereview #redcarpet #redcarpetlook #nordstromstyling
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