Kate Stahl | February 25, 2011 8:01 amRestaurant Week ends this weekend, but don't despair. As much as I love Restaurant Week, it's not without its faults — namely, reservations at the best restaurants go super fast and the menus at some eateries can be a little hit or miss, offering some good food but not much of a discount. (Look out for my take on the three spots I stopped by for Restaurant Week early next week.) But with the recently announced Chicago Chef Week, taking place from March 20-26, there's no fluff — all the restaurants are top notch — which means the $22 three-course prix-fixe lunch and $33 three-course prix-fixe dinner is a great deal, no matter where you dine.Read More
Kate Stahl | February 10, 2011 8:01 amDon't forget to join us at the Mad About Fashion event tonight at Bloomingdale's (900 N. Michigan Ave., 5th Floor), from 6 to 8 p.m. Bloomie's will be showing off an insane selection of Spring styles — designers include Rebecca Taylor, DVF, BCBG, and so many more — along with Spring beauty trends, both on the floor and during a Bloomie's Fast Track to Fashion show.Read More