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Tick. Tick. Tick. Bam. It’s that mini-magical moment in your busy Chicago workday. The noon hour has struck and it’s time for a pick-me-up. What kind of bagel might you get today? There is a place that begs this question in a whole new way, minus the calories and the carbs. Now that you’re paying attention, may we introduce: CoffeeMeetsBagel.com! Coffee Meets Bagel was founded by three New York-gone-San-Fran sisters: Arum, Dawoon and Soo Kang who too often wondered, “Where are all the good ones?” After baking a fresh batch of matchmaking answers with gobs of girl power and brains to boot, Coffee Meets Bagel was born. This free service, naturally built from a woman’s …  Read more

We all could use a little help every once in a while. Even if you’re reluctant, you never regret seeking out some advice. Especially from an expert. And you will owe Cheeky one when you meet with Rabbi Ari Moffic. Her warmth, kindness and true desire to help couples and families exploring Jewish life is truly moving. You can and your plus 1 can meet her yourself at her Love & Religion on May 2nd. Click here for all the information. Rabbi Ari Moffic and The InterfaithFamily Network is a new initiative to bring personal, local resources and services to anyone interested in exploring Jewish life. Chicagoland couples looking to share religious traditions …  Read more

For whatever reason, you are unlucky in love. Aren’t we all? That’s why we are single, right? Wrong.  If anyone thought these things, it’s me. After going on only one date in a full year, I naturally began feeling frustrated and insecure. When the opportunity arose to interview the founder of Smart Dating Academy, Bela Ghandi, aka “The Fairy Godmother of Dating,” I was all in. I mean, she has a track record of one engagement per month for the past 18 months and her clients travel to her from Canada, Texas and everywhere between! Warm and endearing, Bela was incredibly easy to talk to, which has probably helped lead her to such great success. When I …  Read more