CheekyChicago

I love everything with the word “lux” in it: luxurious, deluxe, luxury. There are lux blankets, lux throws, lux pillows, lux cashmere sweaters; you can wrap me in lux anything any day of the week, and I am one happy girl. Now combine “lux” with the word “bar” and this happy girl just got through-the-roof exhilarated. Luxbar is not necessarily new to the Goldcoast, but their Executive Chef, Michael McDonald, is (new-ish). When Chef McDonald left one sixtyblue, no one knew where he would end up. And although he’s been silently helming the kitchen at Luxbar for quite some time, he is now coming out as the chef behind their elevated …  Read more

If you’re anything like me, a lot of my life revolves around food. I’m a foodie at heart and, well, there are also those days when I tend to snack a little too much in times of stress. And the days when I’m on-the-go, it’s somewhat difficult to plan out my meals ahead of time, which means only one thing—random unhealthy snacks galore to fill my hunger. So what is the best option to make sure I still eat healthy despite my busy schedule? Factor 75, the newest and raddest in meal delivery systems that’ll get you the calories to maximize energy and the nutrients you need to be the best …  Read more

A few weeks ago, my favorite Chicago woman, Rebecca Niziol, invited me to Blue Agave for a margarita to celebrate a great night. A Wednesday Funday?! Count me in. Rebecca told me that Blue Agave has the best margaritas and warned me that I would only need one to feel great. I couldn’t wait to try this drink she made sound sooooooooooooo delicious. When we arrived, we said a cheers! to our first margarita and broke our spring cleanse to dive into the basket of chips and salsa. After one drink, I didn’t think I needed to listen to her warning. We both decided to ditch the one limit rule and ordered …  Read more