It’s easy to panic when you get to a place like Chicago. There’s so much to do here you don’t know where to start and the sharp claws of FOMO can really dig into your side. Our first-timer’s guide to Chicago is here to help. Chicago is full of fascinating history, beautiful architecture, incredible food … Read more
Standing guard over the historic Chicago River, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco is as storied as it is stylish, and its location puts all the best parts of Chicago at your feet. Here’s where to stay in Chicago – the Kimpton Monaco. Once home to one of the grandest hat and fashion houses in the New … Read more
Find comfort, style, friendliness and history all in the same place in the Kimpton Gray Chicago – the world’s first skyscraper. If you were asked what is Chicago famous for, what would you say? It’s a city that’s done so much. But perhaps its most enduring contribution to modern life (as well as Ferris – … Read more
I’ve been Jonesing to get back to Chicago since 2013 – when we were there last. It feels like a lifetime ago. Finally, we’ve managed to organise ourselves enough to get back to the Windy City and I’m seriously excited. Last time we were here, Christina was at a conference, leaving me to my own … Read more
If it’s fine food, an expansive wine list, amazing décor and the best date night out that you’re after, get your butt down to The Boarding House, Chicago! Sadly, The Boarding House closed suddenly and for unknown reasons in June 2018. They had just renewed their lease which should have kept them open until 2021. … Read more
Chicago’s an incredible city. The shores of vast Lake Michigan on its northern edge make it feel like you’re in a coastal town. Its reaching skyscrapers assert the fact that you’re in a capital city. Yet it’s only from the river that you get a true perspective of what the Windy City really has to … Read more
Staring out at the horizon of Lake Michigan for too long is bad for you. You can lose track of time if you’re not careful and be stuck there in a daze all day. It’s that mesmerising. From our aptly named Spectacular King room in the W Chicago Lakeside Hotel, we were welcomed every morning … Read more
Chicago isn’t like San Diego. Of course it’s not! What a stupid thing to say! However, I did notice there were a few places in the Windy City that valued an individual’s right to enjoy a good cigar. While Mrs Romance was busy learning at the 2013 BlogHer Conference, I decided to have some fun … Read more
I’ve been looking forward to seeing Chicago for ages. Ever since my mate Anton came here and told me about their special pizzas a few years ago. What we find here is one of the most interesting, friendly, easy to-get-to-know cities we’ve visited. I’m also a bit of a mug for cities with rivers running … Read more