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Vantage Yacht Club Adds Electric Boats for Eco-Friendly Cruises on the Chicago River

Mar 26, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The green-conscious Vantage Yacht Club has added four electric boats to its cache of available hulls for rent for luxury cruises down the Chicago River. The Chicago, Illinois-based yacht club has acquired four, zero-emission boats that will be rentable by the hour effective April 15, 2012.... Read More

Top Chef Charlie Trotter is Master of Chicago's Contemporary Food Scene

Feb 24, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

You know those tasting menus that are so popular at fine dining restaurants? You have top chef Charlie Trotter to thank for those. In 1987, with his father, Trotter opened Charlie Trotter's in his birth city of Chicago, effectively introducing European-style tasting menus to the United States culinary scene.... Read More

Bavaria Yachts USA to Open Three U.S. Factory-Direct Locations in 2012

Jan 13, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Bavaria Yachts USA announced this week that it is launching three new factory-direct locations by the end of this year. The new sites in Newport, Rhode Island, Chicago, Illinois, and the Bay Area in Northern California will adhere to the business model of the firm’s flagship location in Annapolis, Maryland.... Read More

2012's Most Exciting Restaurant Openings

Jan 9, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

There are a host of variables that combine to make a restaurant's opening hotly anticipated. First and foremost is the chef (and/or owner) — the popularity and reputations of those individuals at the helm can generate buzz around a new venture, or garner bated speculation about it. Second is location — a restaurant opening in a trendy or up-and-coming neighborhood can foster excitement, as can a restaurant that's opening in a familiar building or landmark.... Read More

Rent Oprah's Chicago Home for $15,000/Month

Dec 15, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Oprah owns a couple properties in Chicago and is letting you rent this 4,600-square-foot home for $15,000 a month, as reported by TooFab.com.... Read More

Conrad Hotels in Popular Travel Destinations Around the World

Dec 20, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Conrad Hotels & Resorts offers a unique world of style, service and connection in gateway cities and exclusive leisure destinations around the globe. At each and every destination, the focus is to bring the local culture to you in unexpected and unforgettable ways. Indigenous artwork and world-renowned architecture accompany luxurious amenities at every turn. Plus, access to unique experiences in the local market.

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Top 10 Thanksgiving Celebrations

Nov 23, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

The Big Apple hosts America's best-known and most anticipated Thanksgiving celebration - the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Combined with iconic window-shopping down Fifth Avenue and ice skating at Rockefeller Center, New York is inarguably one of the most festive cities in the country this time of year. Take in the scent of fresh roasted nuts from ever-present street carts, but resist temptation and opt for delicate sweets from Minamoto instead.... Read More

Top 10 Thanksgiving Celebrations

Nov 23, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

With parades dating back to the early 1900s, community Turkey Trots, and block parties to help give back, there’s plenty to do this Thanksgiving. Whether you’re traveling home this year, skipping town to visit friends, or staying close by, cities across America throw all kinds of celebrations mixed with local traditions and tastes. Holiday markets, cooking classes, and prix fixe feasts abound on this most food-loving holiday, though some cities take their celebrations to the next level.... Read More

Best Things To Do in Chicago | SkyDeck, Stone Crab & More

Nov 14, 2011  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

Chicago is an incredible city with so much cultural activity and a vibrant restaurant scene. From theaters to museums, there is something for everyone in this lively locale.... Read More

8 Spectacular Restaurant Fireplaces

Nov 8, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

This date night hot spot serves an array of tapas-style dishes inspired by a host of Mediterranean cuisines, from Spanish to Greek. The romantic vibe is reflected in the décor as well, with a stone, wood-burning fireplace serving as the central focal point of the restaurant.... Read More

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