Bite of the Week: La Sirena Clandestina Brunch
La Sirena Clandestina is one of my favorite restaurants in the West Loop, Chicago’s hottest dining neighborhood. It’s a laid-back alternative to some of the fancy pants spots across the road (The Aviary, Next, Moto). There aren’t many options for Brazilian…
Chocolate & Art Collide at Casa Cortés
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO For the first time ever, Puerto Rico is growing its own cacao thanks to the help of Chocolate Cortés, a fourth-generation Puerto Rican chocolate company and the major cacao processor in the Caribbean. Cortés produces more than 4,000 metric…
Seeing is Believing at Fogo Island Inn
Here is my first travel video piece at Fogo Island for Yahoo Travel with the help of the amazing LuxStory Media production team! Due to logistical nightmares getting there, I only had half as much time on the island as we initially…
15 Comfort Foods / Today’s Chicago Woman
As cold winter weather hit us in Chicago, I had a great time compiling this list of my favorite comfort foods. These are the foods I turn to when temperatures dip below freezing, whether it’s a cheesy pasta, hearty pork ribs or…
Tribal Flavors / Rhapsody
When I first dined at Kai in July, I knew the restaurant was truly something special. I’m so glad I had a chance to write about what they’re doing with Native American fine dining for Rhapsody‘s December 2014 issue.
Cartier / Rhapsody
In November’s issue of Rhapsody, I spotlight some notable Cartier moments over the last century and introduce the new Cartier exhibit at the Denver Art Museum.
Toronto & Chicago Spas / Make It Better
In the November issue of Make It Better, I penned two pieces – a Toronto travel story and another on what’s new with Chicago spas.
Arizona Autumn / Mandarin Quarterly
Another travel piece for Mandarin Quarterly‘s fall issue.
Scenic Soaks / Rhapsody
My latest for Rhapsody‘s October issue. Unfortunately, I did not get to personally research all of these.