My Chicago hosted by John Grafft

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My Chicago hosted by John Grafft episodes

  • Bachelorette Dustin Kendrick of Guaranteed Karma Ep. 39

    We sit down with Chicagoan Dustin Kendrick, Founder of Guaranteed Karma.

    Guaranteed Karma was developed to create a program that provides you with local rewards immediately after you’ve selflessly given to others. Helping the community and local business is a priceless attribute that will bring us all together.


    1 hr 30 min
  • Chicago’s First Aquatic Lounge Lost Reef Ep 46

    We sit down with Tony Contri of the CPG Restaurant Group and Brian Levinson of Tank It Easy and discuss their new venture in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood right next to Cheesie's.


    Lost Reef Lounge, a collaboration between CPG Restaurant Group and Tank It Easy, is a sophisticated and intimate cocktail lounge experience unlike any other Chicago has ever seen; a tranquil aquatic atmosphere, serving upscale cocktails and delectable small bites. This exhilarating new lounge provides a sublime immersive experience that you will want to have again and again. Tank It Easy is a full-service aquarium maintenance and design company based in Albany Park.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:12 - Getting the Bar Idea

    03:27 - Prior Occupants

    05:18 - Creating the Concept

    06:25 - Rich Wood Tables

    07:09 - Water Tanks

    09:29 - Underwater Landscapers

    14:43 - Family Days

    16:52 - Selling a Fish Tank

    22:13 - Safe and Healthy Fish

    24:03 - Designing the Atmosphere and Menu

    26:27 - Choosing the Chef

    29:00 - Food Tasting

    33:50 - $55 Cocktail

    36:00 - Memorable Drink Experience

    39:31 - Getting Lost Together

    40:29 - Staffing the Space

    43:39 - New to Restaurant Industry

    46:26 - Coral Restoration Charity

    47:53 - Finding Nemo

    48:00 - Challenges

    52:35 - Floor Plans

    55:04 - No TVs

    55:26 - Drink Menu

    58:01 - Timing with Great Barrier Reef

    59:50 - Drink Tasting

    1:02:44 - Not a Tiki Bar

    1:03:40 - Brand Recognition

    1:05:03 - Coral vs Fish

    1:09:14 - Chicago Sunburst Cocktail

    1:14:44 - Bartender's Favorite

    1:15:53 - Specialty Drink

    1:18:35 - The Reveal

    1 hr 24 min
  • Blowout Junkie | Chicago's Premier Blow Dry Bar & Makeup Artist - My Chicago Ep 3

    Chicago Realtor John Grafft (@grafftrealestate) and Nicole Karkalis talk blowouts, makeup artists, female role models, the entrepreneurial spirit, and starting a family business. There's even footage from his wedding with @Yunacooks -    / @yunacooks9990  

    Schedule online: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/cl...
    They are 3 sisters who share a love of a great blowout, a passion for fashion. Who doesn’t feel beautiful and confident with a fresh blowout? They have brought together their favorite products and collaborated with their most loved Chicago celebrity stylist to provide you with a fabulous and efficient blowout in a fun and energetic atmosphere. They believe a great blowout should be less of a luxury and more of a necessity.
    So if you would beg, borrow and steal to get a fabulous blowout, come and get hooked on them.
    SERVICES
    Blowout & Style / $45
    Includes shampoo, scalp massage, and blowout.
    Extension Blowout & Style / $55
    Bonded, tape in, sew in etc. already installed.
    Silk Press / $65
    (1 hour 15 minutes and longer)
    Extended Blowout / $65
    (Blowouts that take longer than 1 hour and 15 minutes)
    Little Devotees / $35
    (10 and under)
    JUST THE STYLE
    (no wash or blow dryer used. must come in with dry hair)
    Dry Style / $35
    Extension Dry Style / $45 - Bonded, tape in, sew in etc. already installed.
    Braids / $35 - Up to two.
    Pony Or Bun / $35
    Up-Do / $90
    TREATMENT ADD-ONS
    Extended Scalp Massage / $10
    Blonde Toning Shampoo/Conditioner / $10
    Conditioning Treatment / $30
    Scalp Treatment / $30
    Dream Coat / $30
    Keratin De-frizzing Treatment / $300
    ADD-ONS
    Temporary Root Touch up / $10
    Pony / $10
    Braid / $10 Per Braid
    Bun / $10
    Half-Up/Half-Down / $10
    Clip-in Extension Application / $15
    MAKE-UP
    Lash Application / $20 - One-Time Use
    Just Eyes / $40 - Includes Lashes
    Full Face / $80 - Includes Lashes
    Airbrush / $100 - One-on-One Class / $100
    Mink Lashes Upgrade / $10 Extra
    PACKAGES AND MEMBERSHIP*
    2 Blowout Package / $85
    2 Blowout Membership / $85
    3 Blowout Membership / $130
    2 Full Face Package / $140
    3 Full Face Package / $200
    Unlimited Makeup Membership / $300
    Locations:
    River North Chicago Neighborhood - 445 W Huron, Chicago, IL 60654 - 312-929-2291
    West Loop Chicago Neighborhood - 1219 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60607 - 312-496-3794
    Lincoln Park Chicago Neighborhood - 2340 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 - 312-766-8916
    My Chicago Video Interview Series Episode 3
    #blowoutjunkie​ #makeupartist​ #weddinghair
    blowout taper
    Chicago hair salon
    Bookmarks
    00:00 - Intro
    00:45 - What's a Blowout?
    01:15 - Inspiration
    01:30 - No Cut & Color
    02:00 - Stylist
    02:55 - 4 days?!
    4:27 - Multiple Locations
    05:00 - Lincoln Park Location
    05:10 - Lincoln Commons
    05:45 - Scared?
    06:40 - Bootstrapped
    07:15 - Partners
    07:52 - Misconceptions
    08:38 - Consumer Education
    09:05 - Boardroom (male) Blowout
    09:40 - Time?
    10:15 - Makeup
    10:35 - Bridal Specialist
    11:10 - John's Makeup Experience
    11:58 - Training
    12:58 - Talent Acquisition
    13:25 - Style Menu
    14:10 - Juggling Life & Business
    15:00 - Restaurant Mom
    16:05 - Life Before Blowout Junkie
    16:45 - Board of Trade Skill Transfer
    17:35 - Emotional Intelligence
    18:38 - Marketing
    19:38 - Story Behind the Name
    20:35 - Listening to the Community
    21:46 - Blowout
    play2day philz

    24 min
  • ESQ Clothing Mens and Womens Handmade Custom Garments - My Chicago Ep. 2

    Chicago Realtor John Grafft (@grafftrealestate) and Ge Wang (@esqclothing) talk custom suits, patented bamboo shirts, style, and everything men's and women's fashion.

    ESQ Clothing provides the finest attire for weddings, professionals, bankers, lawyers, athletes, entertainers, and anyone looking for a bespoke handmade wardrobe.
    They are well known for bespoke suits and as custom
    clothing vendors. ESQ has provided clothing for Chicago Bears like Matt Forte and local entertainers like Chance the Rapper. Other notable people are Henrik Lundqvist, Pat Fitzgerald, Brian Kelly, Matt Lafleur, and others including Notre Dame and Northwestern Football.
    Schedule a consultation at https://www.esqclothing.com. Visit them at 180 N LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60601
    My Chicago Video Interview Series Episode 2
    #CustomSuitsChicago #BespokeSuitChicago #CustomDressShirtChicago
    Bookmarks
    00:00 - Start
    00:54 - Location Decision
    03:15 - Women's Clothing
    05:34 - Why Clothing
    06:16 - How Suits Are Made
    06:56 - Material Sourcing
    08:05 - 12 Master Tailors Left
    09:23 - 4 House Styles of suits
    10:17 - Body Scanner Clothing
    12:35 - Initial Fitting
    15:40 - Fabric Selection
    18:20 - Timeline
    21:55 - Who Shops Here?
    23:33 - Fabric Quality
    27:03 - Fabric Design
    28:15 - Super Hundreds Meaning
    29:41 - Life of a Custom Suit
    30:21 - Dry Cleaning / Pressing
    31:09 - Everything is Natural
    32:40 - Dry Cleaning
    34:30 - Cost of an ESQ Suit
    35:25 - Celebrity Suit Maker
    37:55 - What Differentiates You?
    39:00 - Proprietary Bamboo Cloth / The Ultimate Dress Shirt
    43:49 - Stretchy Suits
    45:22 - Questions to Ask When Getting Custom Clothes
    47:40 - Cuffs and Collars
    51:00 - Fabric Wall
    52:00 - Rain Coats to Parkas to Teddies
    55:34 - Side Tabs
    56:37 - Fashion Tips
    57:47 - What to Know Before Coming In
    58:37 - How to Decide What to Wear

    1 hr 3 min

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