April 2014

It’s Friday, so naturally, we have beer on the brain. And now that we’re entering the heart of the spring season, Chicago’s festival season is also starting up and about to be in full-swing, with several highly-anticipated beer-related events “on-tap” over the next couple weeks.

The 15th Annual European Drinks Festival is this coming Monday (4/28), which is a unique celebration of wines, spirits, beers, juices, and mineral waters from our friends across the pond. Check out the Euro Drinks Fest over at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood.  

Also rapidly approaching is the always-entertaining Fado Irish Pub Craft Beer Fest, which offers unlimited samples from local and national craft breweries from 4-7pm on Saturday May

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Despite the other day’s unfortunate snow shower, we’ve still reached that time of year when we start to pull off the covers to our grills, trade in those empty tanks of kerosene for full ones, and begin the process of getting back into full-fledge grill-mode.

Nothing quite says summer like a delicious barbeque and whether it’s chicken, steak, or just a plain old hot dog, there’s just something special about being able to cook outdoors while enjoying the nice warm sunshine. Unfortunately for many Chicago condo owners however, access to a grill, or any private outdoor space for that matter, isn’t quite as easy to come by as it is for single-family home owners across the city; and if this sounds like an all-to-familiar problem you face each and every

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Chicago’s Gold Coast is a widely celebrated and widely treasured part of downtown for so many different reasons. Its rich history and extraordinary architecture make it one of the most historic parts of downtown Chicago and its unique mixture of mansions, row houses, brownstones, and high-rises allow for an awesome combination of beauty, exclusivity, and superior desirability.

Many home buyers searching the Gold Coast real estate market love the vast selection of upscale vintage condominium residences scattered around the neighborhood. Other parts of the city may be known for a contemporary, stylish vibe—but here in the Gold Coast, it’s all about charm, elegance, and character. And speaking of upscale vintage condos with seemingly endless character, is

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 Situated in the heart of River North at 111 W. Kinzie lies a downtown Chicago restaurant and lounge unlike anything else you’ll find in the city. Filled with both intimate spaces and majestic see-and-be-seen areas, Untitled models itself after the classic Prohibition-era speakeasies, with its unmarked entrance and low-profile exterior design. But inside however, the drink menu, food selections, and general atmosphere is as vibrant and lively as it gets—which is why Untitled’s Second Annual American Whiskey Affair should be one of the hottest ticket’s in town this April.

Taking place on Thursday, April 24th—on the eve of Chicago’s Whiskey Fest—the “American Whiskey Affair” is the ideal opportunity for guests to sample more than 70 American whiskeys,

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So much of the downtown Chicago real estate market is comprised of towering high-rise condominiums and apartments for rent, and while there’s certainly advantages to living in one Chicago’s many skyscraping residential developments, what about home buyers or renters who want both the convenience factor and allure of living downtown, only without the high-rise lifestyle?

Well, situated directly in the heart of the South Loop—where high-rises, mid-rises, and loft conversions define the surrounding real estate landscape—a rare and perfect opportunity has presented itself for someone who truly wants all the benefits of living in downtown Chicago, but in a location that features a bit more elegance, charm, and character than many of the large-scale

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