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A Valentine’s Day Round-Up for the Best Events in Chicago this weekend

in Beauty, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events • February 12, 2015

If fancy Valentine’s Day weekend getaways are not your thing, here are some other options to enjoy in town this weekend: There’s no sweeter way to show someone you care than by delivering them a dozen…donuts! This Valentine’s Day, send your special someone a “Donut-Gram” from Firecake’s Donuts, available Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15. Order up your favorite artisanal treats (including the likes of Honey Glazed, Maple Glazed Pineapple & Bacon, Butterscotch Praline, Coconut Cream, Triple Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Old Fashioned Buttermilk, Classic Jelly, Gluten Free Valhrona Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cup – to name a few)... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Top 5 Must-Eat Dishes at Mott Street

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • January 21, 2015

With Chef Eddy and Jenny Kim Partners Chef Edward Kim, Jennifer Kim, Vicki Kim and Nate Chung of Ruxbin Restaurant have done it again. Their latest creation, Mott Street, delivers with remarkable food, and an unparalleled customer service experience. Since opening in 2013, it has received multiple accolades, including a recent nomination for Bon Appetit Magazine’s 2014 Best New Restaurants in America. While Ruxbin primarily focuses on French and American dishes with bits and pieces of Asian ingredients; this hip new eatery serves-up Asian street cuisine on casual... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Recap: What an Epic 29th Birthday Dinner at Ruxbin Chicago Looks Like

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Outfit of the Day, Style • December 11, 2014

BIRTHDAY GIRLS / TWINS WITH CHEF EDWARD LEE This past Sunday night, my twin sister, Hanna and I celebrated our 29th birthday and it was a blast! Every year, we overdo it with a a huge dinner with 20+ people but decided to keep things small and simple. We only invited one of our best friends who resides in Chicago, Dana (and her husband, Elliot), whom we have known since 6th school. We decided to have dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Ruxbin, a 2011 Top 10 Best New Restaurants nominated by Bon... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr