"Spectacular" doesn't do our Sunday dinner enough justice as I recollect all the amazing bites we had this past weekend at Sullivan's. If you haven't tried your hand at this amazingly, refined steakhouse...you're missing out!

Sunday marked our second occasion and previously scheduled date day but....surprise!...our sitter cancelled due to a stomach bug. I seriously contemplated canceling our reservation but thought better. Why not bring the kids along and teach them what refined dining is really like? Let's expand those tiny taste buds beyond burgers and hot dogs, shall we?

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeJuly 13, 2016sponsored post, review, food, Chicago, blogging, Family, weekend Comments

Uncorked! (+ a giveaway)

Hey babes! Today is a special post dedicated to a topic I'm very passionate about - WINE! In fact, I'm sharing an amazing local event that you must attend next week AND giving away two tickets to two lucky readers. How's that for your Thursday morning?

Coffee? Pshhhh...let's get to the good stuff!

EventJohanna GrangeJuly 7, 2016events, blogging, Chicago, food, review, sponsored post Comments

101 Eats: No Smack Talk!

When you think of Chicago, you think of steak. And hot dogs. Let me be the first to tell you, you are oh-so-wrong to chalk up this foodie-loving-town to only serving up meat and potatoes. We have so much more to offer as made evident by the abundance of new dining options in the West Loop.

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeJune 20, 2016food, review, Chicago, blogging, weekend Comments

Beauty 411: Beauty Bonanza!

It has been ages since I've written a Beauty 411. The truth is...I receive a shit load of beauty products (of which I am very grateful for) and it takes awhile for me to review, test, sniff and trial each product several times. Many do not make the cut and it has nothing to do with price tags. I assure you.

BeautyJohanna GrangeJune 13, 2016Beauty 411, Beauty, review, blogging, haircare, makeup, skincare Comments

City advantage.

Weekends are for exploring! Most recently, I packed up the family to explore what N EWCITY had to offer. What's NEWCITY you ask? That's put quite simple: it's a shopping mecca situated smack dab in Lincoln Park.

...and it did not disappoint!

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeMay 27, 2016chicago, shopping, review, food, blogging Comments

Sunday's Made Simple: The Best Fu*#$ng Chicken Sandwich

Sorry for the profanity folks but that's the name of the recipe. I kid you not.

When my husband told me about this recipe I felt that sure...it's probably going to be a good sandwich. In all actuality: it's the best Fu*#$ng sandwich I've ever bit into.

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeMarch 15, 2016food, recipes, Sunday's Made Simple, review, weekend Comments

Beauty 411: Micro-needling.

Micro-needling. I tell people I've had it done recently and their facial expressions morph into one of fear. It's pretty accurate because that's how I felt, too. Two thoughts entered my brain: needles + face = no bueno.

BeautyJohanna GrangeFebruary 19, 2016Beauty 411, Beauty, Reset Medspa, review, blogging Comments

Chicago Northshore Restaurant Month

How many of you know about North Shore Restaurant Month? If you don't...you're missing out. It's Chicago's Restaurant Week on steroids! Ask my family as we've been reaping the benefits since the beginning of February. It's not only applicable to fine dining but also many fabulous family establishments making it fun for the kiddos, too!

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeFebruary 16, 2016food, blogging, review, date night Comments

Beauty 411: A Brand New Skincare Routine

I've always had a good skincare routine. Cleanse in my morning shower followed up by a toner, moisturizer and eye cream. Standard but I felt it was better than the alternative and I very rarely went to bed with makeup on. The same routine ensued in the evenings with a weekly addition being a gommage or facial scrub to slough off dead cells.

BeautyJohanna GrangeFebruary 11, 2016review, chicago, blogging, Beauty, Reset Medspa, Beauty 411 Comments

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