11 Chicago Restaurants Where You Can Actually Have a Conversation

Sometimes I just want to be heard. I’m exhausted from dining out in of-the-moment restaurants and shouting “conversations” at my dining partner. True story: A few summers ago, we were dining in a then-new, pricey Fulton Market restaurant with friends, and the music was so egregiously loud that we asked the hostess if it could […]

10 Movies Worth Seeing at the Theater This Fall

Back-to-school season brings with it a big blockbustery batch of movie offerings at the theater. This fall, choose from a star-studded crop of new releases that is sure to include something for everyone. As always, there are also a couple of kid-tested, mother-approved options for the kids to watch when class lets out. Mark your […]

Spectacular Wine Dinners at Lyric Opera Wine Auction 2012

Once every three years, the Lyric Opera of Chicago presents its Wine Auction, a highly anticipated event for lovers of fine wine and luxury living. The 10th triennial auction event, chaired by our very own Susan Blankenbaker Noyes, founder of Make It Better Media, will be held on Friday, February 10th and will feature wine […]