I do believe I’ve found the best hotel in the world. Check out the Elysian in Chicago. It’s not yet open to the public; I got in through a connection. Centrally located in the Gold Coast of Chicago with all…
Archives for November 2009
Dream Dress
I had to come to Chicago to find my dream dress. I’ve been searching for a wedding gown for the past couple months. I’ve been to most of the boutiques in the city. I’ve searched preownedweddingdresses.com hundreds of times. I…
The Best of Chicago
Being in Chicago brings back so many memories. Taking the blue line from O’Hare into the city. Riding in a cab that’s not as expensive as San Francisco. Strolling up and down Michigan Avenue. Looking out toward the Lake. Taking…
Pre-Vacation Eats
Vacation’s not really vacation until you get on a plane, go somewhere and land. So my pre-vacation consisted of wine and oysters at the new Mayes Oyster Bar on the seedy side of Polk Street. Skip it. The place looks…
The Secret Diet
When I get sick, all I care about is getting better. Food makes me feel better: spicy tom yum soup, chips, cookies, chocolate. I crave all the caloric crap my mom never let me have as a kid. When I…