Hungry
There’s nothing wrong with being a hungry chick! Own your foodie status, even if you’re more of a microwave chef than a Martha Stewart.
LIFT a Glass! 5th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction
Please join us for wine, appetizers, silent auction, and a visit with founder Ft. Jamels James! LIFT is delighted to welcome back again California wineries participating in Pinot Days. Reps will be pouring so plan to be there! Friday, November 11 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS) 2229 S Halsted St Chicago,
“Shift” the Way You Eat
One of Lakeview’s newest cafes is more than just a spot to grab a bite. Shift on Sheffield is a health food mecca – café, market, fresh produce, plus a full-service juice, tea and coffee bar. When the doors opened in April, owners Rosanna and Mustafa Dikbas launched their quiet mission to increase the accessibility
Third Time’s Still a Charm for Dose Market
A rainy, blustery Chicago morning is not generally conducive to a successful market. Good thing sneaky summer weather doesn’t damper Dose! The third gathering of Windy City vendors in the River East Art Center’s great hall was another great combination of fashion and food for visitors escaping the drizzle. The morning kicked off with Nacional
Vegans Rejoice as Native Foods Cafe blows into the Windy City!
Native Foods Café has swept into the Windy City – and they’re here to stay. The popular southern California vegan chain is not only launching three restaurants in Chicago, they’ve even made it the new home for their headquarters. If the warm welcome they’ve received is any indication, the bold move was also a bright one! Chickagoan was
How Much Sugar is in Your Favorite Snack?
Bouncing off the walls after your Starbucks’ Grande Java Chip Frappacino with a shot of espresso, topped with whipped cream, hold the fudge? Well you’re in for a WOW(!) because your favorite mid-afternoon pick-me-up may be loaded with sugar! 4.2 grams = 1 teaspoon of sugar, so 1 cube is roughly the same! Check out
Chicago Vegan Chef Showdown
Top vegan chefs from around the city will compete in the first ever Chicago Vegan Chef Showdown to win the coveted title of “Best Vegan Chef”, while raising charitable funds for farmed animal protection. Twenty individuals chefs or teams of chefs (3 maximum on each time) will be competing for the honor. The contest
The Chicago Vegan Chef Showdown
EVENT DATE
July 23, 2011
TIME
3:00PM
- 7:00PM
LOCATION
Funky Buddha Lounge
ADDRESS
728 W. Grand Avenue
FEES
FREE ($1 suggested donation for any food samples you much on)
The Funky Buddha Lounge is located at the intersection of Grand Ave., Milwaukee Ave. and Halsted St. – just steps from the Grand Blue Line El stop and several bus stops. There is free and metered parking nearby.
Dose-Do!
It was a meeting of fabulous food and fashion at The River East Arts Center as Dose Market returned for a second round on Sunday, July 10. The monthly market, which launched its first run in June, is an opportunity for local artists and artisans to share their products – everything from clothing and jewelry
Free Pinkberry Fro-Yo Preview
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EVENT DATE
July 07, 2011
TIME
5:00PM
- 9:00PM
LOCATION
Pinkberry
ADDRESS
635 N. State Street
FEES
FREE
The L.A.-based frozen yogurt sensation opens its first location in Chicago with free samples for guests.
Chickagoan’s ABC 7 Segment: What to Eat at the Beach
Founder of Chickagoan.com, Alexandra LeFevere, was featured on ABC 7 last weekend — check out her tips on ‘What to Eat at the Beach’ to avoid bloating, water retention and temporary weight gain! **************************** June 25, 2011 (CHICAGO) — We all know the basics of healthy eating, but did you know that some healthy foods
