Of the things we are missing this summer, State Fairs – with their iconic food, music and rides we have loved since our childhood – are definitely top of the list. With most fairs canceled, many are still offering ways to support vendors with food to-go, like Wisconsin State Fair’s Food Drive-Thru. But if you […]
Baseball is finally back, and we have a beautiful, but hot, weekend ahead of us. From safely visiting our zoos to mixing up a margarita at home in honor of National Tequila Day, here are five things you can do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least […]
Hey, drinking from the comfort of your own home is the safest way to go right now. And also, what better way to spend that extra time indoors than mastering the perfect cheese platter? With no pressure to rock jeans anytime soon, wine and cheese have certainly gotten us through the last few months. Grab […]
Summer produce season is in full swing and we’re seizing every opportunity to indulge in all those gorgeous fruits and veggies in their peak-season glory. An added benefit to eating lots of fresh produce: It does wonders for your immune system. Need some salad inspiration? We’ve rounded up six colorful, immune-boosting salad recipes that are […]
Last week, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stern warning to Chicagoans that a renewed wave of restrictions could be on the horizon if coronavirus cases continue to increase. Less than a week later, Lightfoot’s administration today announced a rollback with new limitations impacting Chicago, bars, restaurants, salons and gyms. First up, bars that do […]
On May 22, 2020, The Executives’ Club of Chicago hosted Jeni Britton Bauer in conversation with their President and CEO, Margaret Mueller, to discuss all things ice cream – and how her business has managed to thrive through crisis (hint: it involves caring for your community). Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams was born out of a […]
Coveted health coach and Glencoe local, Karen Malkin, has been meeting the needs of those in her community for over 11 years. With her breadth of knowledge and innovative approach to nutrition counseling, she has helped countless clients look – and more importantly feel – their best. Karen also makes and sells her own protein […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States, the restaurant industry has taken a major hit. As of July 14, the Chicago Eater reported 70 permanent coronavirus-related restaurant closures in and around the city. We are struggling. This isn’t a joke. Support your fav deli for dinner tonight. Thx — Manny’s Deli (@mannysdeli) […]
Somehow, we are already halfway through July and the possibility of heading back into the school routine soon—at home or not—is top of mind for most families. Before we dive back into our chaotic schedules, let’s enjoy some of the peace, rest and relaxation summer brings. From enjoying ice cream for a good cause to […]
Local businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but here in Chicago, we are resilient. Many new businesses have re-imagined themselves and gotten creative with social-distancing so that they can still provide us with wonderful experiences and services this summer. Whether you are comfortable going out in accordance with Phase Four guidelines, or […]
