Breather River North space

Breather: Airbnb for office space?

It’s difficult not to be aware of the limitations of working from home: No professional spot conference room to host clients, and sometimes, they themselves don’t have the space to share when we need to meet. What with the real estate shakeup that Airbnb has caused, it seems inevitable that hourly…
Latinicity

Latinicity: Pan-Latin in the heart of the Loop

Our new Latinicity is bound to draw comparisons to the already mega-successful Eataly — but this new pan-Latin food hall is only similar in that you’ll also, certainly, have a great meal. Richard Sandoval’s first foray into the Chicago dining scene has been working out the kinks — and growing pains…
Loews Chicago

Chicago Staycation: Loews Chicago

Living in Chicago, it’s easy to get used to all the tall buildings, amazing restaurants and endless list of things to do. To be bored of it, even. After a weekend at Loews Chicago it’s much simpler to revise this opinion. Loews is located between Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue, so it’s a…
Michigan Avenue

Tour Chicago’s Michigan Avenue like a local

I used to live near Michigan Avenue, or the Magnificent Mile, and saw it as my mall away from home — endless stores, some good restaurants and countless tourists. Tourists who stop in the middle of the sidewalk (or a busy street) to look at tall buildings, proclaim TGI Friday’s fine dining…
Indian candy

A walk on Devon, Chicago’s Little India

Chicago is a fascinating city, a true melting pot. And it’s always a shame to me if someone doesn’t experience the diversity of its neighborhoods and local hangouts. I used to conduct neighborhood tours all over the city, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t share some of the true…