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Here at Cheeky, it’s our job to keep an eye out not just for the hot new restaurants, killer boutiques, hip hotels and insider tips, but also to scope out cool, rad websites talking about equally cool, rad things. We recently stumbled upon TheSnackPot.com, a blog totally devoted to the great, delicious and simple art of snacking and we loved it so much, we felt inclined to share some…snack bits, shall we say?…to our very own audience. So depending on the type of Cheeky chick you are, here’s our snack-by-snack guide to finding your most perfect easy-peasy edible. And PS –  TheSnackPot.com officially launched last week, so this is truly an exclusive …  Read more

As a vegan, it can sometimes be difficult to be inventive with food (unless you’re Cheeky Vegan, Rea Frey!). We’re going to show you a great vegan recipe that is creative, healthy and tasty. So why not give your taste buds a treat and try out our vegan recipe below? You’re hosting a dinner party for your friends and you’ve decided to make it a black tie affair – which is the very reason why you’ve bought a brand new cocktail dress and have already asked your BFF hairdresser to do a style you’ve seen in your fave fashion mag or on a website like Rush Hair. You need some fancy food …  Read more

The pride I have in being a Chicago sports fan led me to the best Italian food and family atmosphere in the city. Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap is located at the eastern edge of Little Italy near the United Center. Before countless Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls games, I have stopped in Tufano’s for a drink (at their rustic old-time bar) and – of course – a true Italian dish. This family-run restaurant has been in business for 80+ years attracting neighborhood locals, devoted Chicago sports fans and—drumroll please—famous celebs. I don’t know what gets Cheekier than casually bumping into Guy Fieri or Giuliana and Bill Rancic on a random Wednesday …  Read more