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November 2015

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The Chi-girl about town’s Holiday Cocktail Guide!

November 23, 2015

So you have been invited to a holiday gathering, holiday dinner party or just some swanky soiree, you accept the invitation and ask what should you bring.  The host says to you, “Oh, just bring a bottle!” maybe because they know you cannot cook to save your life or you don’t want to cook, whatever the case may be you are stumped and need a few suggestions well here they are!   I have two cocktails and bottle suggestions that…

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Around town

Chicago Defender launches their new baby! CD Magazine!

Chicago Defender launches their new baby!  CD Magazine! Last night I attended the launch party for The Chicago Defender’s new magazine CD Magazine.  This awesome event was held at the swanky and stylish Fleetwood Chicago on Michigan Ave.  Invited guests noshed on lite bites,…

November 19, 2015
Around town

Back to Italy Pop-Up Restaurant Event

We are still in a Food Coma…Three days ago, on Saturday, me and my girls piled up in Toya Michelle’s truck, fastened our seatbelts, turned on the GPS and took a road trip from the south side of Chicago to Italy!  How about that…

November 10, 2015
Around town

Chicago Urban League Gala 2015

Children are our Future!!!!  Chicago Urban League’s 54th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner was held on Saturday, November 7th, at the Chicago Hilton and Towers.  The theme  for the event was Inspiration for the Next Generation. For nearly a century the Chicago Urban League has…

November 10, 2015
Around town

BMW VIP Driving Experience

VROOM!! VROOM!!  Whew!  What a week, I could NOT let this Friday go by without sharing with you the AWESOME experience we had last Friday at the BMW VIP driving experience.  It was complete with a culinary demonstration with one of Chicago’s top private…

November 6, 2015
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