Kate Stahl | November 29, 2011 9:00 amThe votes are in for Chicago's best gift shops! While department stores, malls, and shop-filled streets are all great for getting gifts en masse, sometimes all you need is a single shop. Paper and gift shops Greer and Paper Doll, the classically cool Merz Apothecary, modern general store Space 519, and Lincoln Square's quirky cute Enjoy, An Urban General Store were in the running.Read More
Rebecca Taras | November 22, 2011 8:30 amDo you ever feel as though you can’t get into all the “holiday magic” because you’re stuck somewhere between the crowded mall and a pile of wrapping paper? Escape to Europe — rather, the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St., 312-494-2175), which officially opens for the season on Thanksgiving Day.Read More
Kate Stahl | November 18, 2011 8:15 amAdmit it: despite the crowds, the cheesiness, and the blatant holiday shopping agenda, you kind of love the Mag Mile Lights Festival, so get your booty down to Michigan Avenue this Saturday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. to check out the 30 floats, balloons, marching bands, musical performers, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and the man himself, Santa.Read More
Kate Stahl | November 15, 2011 8:00 amIs it just me, or did Thanksgiving totally creep up on you this year? I can't believe we're only a week away from my favorite holiday of the year — all about food, family, and fun. This year I'm hosting my first ever Thanksgiving (eek!), and I've been on the hunt for the perfect turkey, stuffing, and veggie recipes.Read More
Kate Stahl | November 11, 2011 8:00 amIt's official: sweater weather is here. Check out 15 that will make you feel cute while you shiver — Refinery 29
Ginger Zee officially moves to Good Morning America. The city's single guys sigh — Time Out Chicago
Get some personalized bling at the new VS Pink shop in Water Tower Place this weekend — Racked
Michelin's Big Gourmand 2012 picks are in!Read More
Kate Stahl | November 9, 2011 9:30 amThink you have to make a trip to NYC for the Tribeca Film Festival? Not anymore! American Express is bringing the festival on the road, hitting Chicago this weekend, and we have a pair of free tix just for you!Read More
Kate Stahl | November 9, 2011 8:00 amSinging is your life. OK, so maybe your not-so-exciting day job is your life, but singing is your passion. Then you've got to stop by the fourth annual Road to Fame contest next week at Mahoney's Pub & Grille (551 N.Read More
Kate Stahl | November 29, 2011 9:00 am
The votes are in for Chicago's best gift shops! While department stores, malls, and shop-filled streets are all great for getting gifts en masse, sometimes all you need is a single shop. Paper and gift shops Greer and Paper Doll, the classically cool Merz Apothecary, modern general store Space 519, and Lincoln Square's quirky cute Enjoy, An Urban General Store were in the running.
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Rebecca Taras | November 22, 2011 8:30 am
Do you ever feel as though you can’t get into all the “holiday magic” because you’re stuck somewhere between the crowded mall and a pile of wrapping paper? Escape to Europe — rather, the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St., 312-494-2175), which officially opens for the season on Thanksgiving Day.
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Kate Stahl | November 18, 2011 8:15 am
Admit it: despite the crowds, the cheesiness, and the blatant holiday shopping agenda, you kind of love the Mag Mile Lights Festival, so get your booty down to Michigan Avenue this Saturday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. to check out the 30 floats, balloons, marching bands, musical performers, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and the man himself, Santa.
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Kate Stahl | November 18, 2011 8:00 am
Horror at the Doughnut Vault: fried dough roadkill! Oh no! — Chicago Magazine
Terrifying or terrific?
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Kate Stahl | November 15, 2011 8:00 am
Is it just me, or did Thanksgiving totally creep up on you this year? I can't believe we're only a week away from my favorite holiday of the year — all about food, family, and fun. This year I'm hosting my first ever Thanksgiving (eek!), and I've been on the hunt for the perfect turkey, stuffing, and veggie recipes.
Read More
Kate Stahl | November 11, 2011 8:15 am
Get to the Jayson Home Warehouse Sale ASAP! Like now. Seriously.
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Kate Stahl | November 11, 2011 8:00 am
It's official: sweater weather is here. Check out 15 that will make you feel cute while you shiver — Refinery 29
Ginger Zee officially moves to Good Morning America. The city's single guys sigh — Time Out Chicago
Get some personalized bling at the new VS Pink shop in Water Tower Place this weekend — Racked
Michelin's Big Gourmand 2012 picks are in!
Read More
Kate Stahl | November 9, 2011 9:30 am
Think you have to make a trip to NYC for the Tribeca Film Festival? Not anymore! American Express is bringing the festival on the road, hitting Chicago this weekend, and we have a pair of free tix just for you!
Read More
Kate Stahl | November 9, 2011 8:00 am
Singing is your life. OK, so maybe your not-so-exciting day job is your life, but singing is your passion. Then you've got to stop by the fourth annual Road to Fame contest next week at Mahoney's Pub & Grille (551 N.
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