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Month: May 2025

Chicago’s Hottest New Bar? Charis Listening Bar Delivers Funky Beats, Friendly Vibes, and Stellar Cocktails

Chicago’s Hottest New Bar? Charis Listening Bar Delivers Funky Beats, Friendly Vibes, and Stellar Cocktails

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I was so excited to hear that a new, hip, craft cocktail-forward joint was opening in Bridgeport, Chicago, that I had to round up a few friends and check out Charis Listening Bar (pronounced Care-iss) as soon as it was possible to find a free night. After our first evening here, when we shut down the place (at midnight), we went back the next weekend, just to shut it down again. The Bridgeport local owner, Alex Jandernoa, warmly recognized us…

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Moma Restaurant, Rome: A Michelin-Starred Feast For All Five Senses

Moma Restaurant, Rome: A Michelin-Starred Feast For All Five Senses

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On our weekend trip to Rome this past January, 2025, we had very little time to explore tons of restaurants, but for one of the nights, I chose one-Michelin-starred Moma for dinner, mainly because it was a few blocks from our hotel in Piazza Barberini. We loved Moma for it’s very solid prix fixe menu with lovely wine pairings and impeccable service. Absolutely nothing was bad here, and we were constantly “ooohhh-ing” and “aaahh-ing” at the beautifully plated food. We…

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Why The Galleria Borghese Deserves A Spot In Your Rome Itinerary – And How To Plan It Right

Why The Galleria Borghese Deserves A Spot In Your Rome Itinerary – And How To Plan It Right

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The Galleria Borghese in Rome is a must-visit museum when you are staying in the Eternal City. It’s chock full of incredible sculptures and paintings, and the grounds surrounding the museum (the Villa Borghese) are beautiful, and worthy of an extended stroll. You absolutely must buy tickets in advance to the Galleria Borghese. They do not allow walk-ins at all, and tickets are strictly timed, and there is never a line to wait in. You have only two hours to…

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Smyth Chicago: The Best Michelin-Starred Fine Dining in the City

Smyth Chicago: The Best Michelin-Starred Fine Dining in the City

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Let me just start this post by saying, WOW! My husband and I came to Smyth for a special anniversary dinner in February, 2025, and it vastly exceeded all, very high, expectations. This three-star Michelin eatery honestly deserves four stars, not only for their impeccable food, but also the over-the-top service. Everything you would expect from a three-star experience is here, along with amazing extra touches throughout the evening, with so many extra special gifts, you feel like a celebrity…

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