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- Morgan St. Jean “This Is For Life” Tour
Meet the most extraordinary musical artist of our generation! Morgan St. Jean has been releasing hits for years now and continues to climb the charts and our hearts. A genius songwriter, she is credited on several Chappel Roan hits.
Morgan joined us in early 2022, prior to she had released her iconic hit “Not All Men” and shortly after did it again with her single “Do it Like A Girl” which blew up on social media. She also released powerful anthems like “Right” and 2023’s viral Pride hit “Skin And Bones”.
Morgan is back to discuss her latest EP “My Mind And I” and her tour, which she completed earlier this year and, due to popularity, added a second leg that stops across the country in the coming weeks. She’ll tell us the meaning behind some of her new songs and discuss the creative process behind writing her hits and preparing for a national tour.
We end with rapid fire and discover Morgan’s tour snack must haves and her favorite artists right now.
Morgan comes to Chicago September 11, we’ll see you there ;)
TOUR DATES/TIX: https://www.morganstjean.com
FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/morganstjean/?hl=en
STREAM: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kAyoGhVlC6PFg0FvMqmFB?si=Thzu4MLrT_m7ITcu3UuBNA
36 min - Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group
It's time to eat Chicago! And what a better selection for us to choose from than the award winning Boka Restaurant Group!
Ioanna and I have been to many of their restaurants in Chicagoland and always celebrate with them on New Year’s Eve! Examples include Boka, Swift and Sons, Girl and The Goat, and more.
Founded by Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm in 2002, Boka Restaurant Group is one of the premier chef-driven restaurant groups in the country. Anchored by partnerships with several of America's great chefs, Boka offers distinct culinary experiences, each of them individually crafted and conceptually unique. You'll feel it in the ambience of their spaces and you'll taste it in the food and drinks.
Kevin joined us to discuss the history of their group, what some of their restaurants have in store for 2024 & beyond, and why they value Chicago so much as a place for fine food and beverage. Plus, Kevin pitches his upcoming book “The Bottomless Cup” which comes out in 2025 with Abrams Press!
Kevin was even featured on FX’s “The Bear” as he is one of Chicago’s greatest foodtrepreneurs! This is a must listen episode!
We end with rapid fire, learning about Kevin’s favorite meal, neighborhood in Chicago, and one non-Boka restaurant he’s enjoying this summer!
FOLLOW BOKA: https://www.instagram.com/bokachicago/?hl=en
FOLLOW KEVIN: https://www.instagram.com/kevinboehmboka/?hl=en
RESERVATIONS & RESTAURANTS: https://www.bokagrp.com
32 min - Big Bus Tours Hosts “Sunset Live” Tour in Chicago
All aboard the Big Bus! One of the most moving experiences we’ve had in the city, the “Sunset Live Tour” by Big Bus Tours explores Chicago while the city’s architecture, historical landmarks, and lake are draped in the velvety shade of golden hour.
This tour takes tourists and locals on a 90-minute journey around the Chicago loop and surrounding neighborhoods. Atop their iconic red, double-decker buses, you’ll see the city above even our CTA buses.
We chat with John Curran, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Big Bus Tours, about the Sunset Live Tour and the company’s traditional hop on & off experience.
John shares some of the facts you’ll learn on the tour, including that Lincoln Park used to be a huge cemetery and how there is a piece of burnt debris from the Great Chicago Fire you can visit. Highlights for us included driving down Lakeshore Drive with the wind in our hair and pulling over on Fullerton for a one of a kind view of the city.
We end with rapid fire and learn John‘s favorite Chicago restauraunt/neighborhood, and he brings us to tears, describing the one person in the world he would want to take on a big bus tour.
Sunset Live Tours run through October 19. They currently depart at 7:30 PM, but this time moves progressively earlier as the sun begins to set sooner.
TICKETS/INFO: https://www.bigbustours.com/en/chicago/chicago-sunset-live-night-tour-ticket
SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/bigbustours/?hl=en
32 min - Adler PlanetariumDid you know Chicago's Adler Planetarium was the first open to the public in the entire western hemisphere?This week, you’ll learn how the iconic lakefront planetarium came to be nearly 100 years ago and the story behind some of its space artifacts.Plus, Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Adler, tells us about the Doane Observatory, which is quite literally on the lakefront and a true hidden gem of the city. The observatory is home to the largest publicly accessible telescope in Chicagoland. Through it, you can see the surface of the moon, Saturn’s rings, and even quasars in the distant universe!Plus, we chat “Adler at Night”, your weekly opportunity to visit the planetarium after work or even for a date night. And the biggest benefit, IT’S FREE for Illinois residents! EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK! No hunting down the usual random free night that gets thrown into the depths of Chicago winter- Adler is free for residents every single Wednesday night!We end with rapid fire, during which Michelle shares what she’s excited about on the frontier of space study and the coolest thing she’s seen through a telescope! And Michelle shares her favorite cocktail, “Bourbon Milk Punch”!ADLER SUMMER EVENTS & EXPERIENCES: https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/explore/events/BOURBON MILK PUNCH COCKTAIL: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/bourbon-milk-punch/MICHELLE’S WEBSITE: https://www.astroeducator.comINSTAGRAM: @adlerplanet33 min
- Portillo’sJoin us in celebrating National Hot Dog Month with our favorite dog, Portillo's!In this episode, you'll learn the story behind Portillo's Chocolate Cake Shake, whose dog was the inspiration for the iconic hot dog logo, and what Portillo's is doing to celebrate National Hot Dog Day on July 17th!A Chicago legend, Portillo's has been serving up Chicago-style street food since the company first opened in 1963 with Dick Portillo's first hot dog stand known as "The Dog House". Today, the company has just under 90 locations and is expanding nationwide!We relished in the opportunity to speak with Garrett Kern, VP Strategy & Culinary, for Portillo's. We discussed some of their fun history and things Chicagoans may not know about the famous brand. Plus, hear about their new salads and how his team takes a customer feedback and turns it into new menu concepts.We also discussed what they are doing to celebrate National Hot Dog Month this July & National Hot Dog Day (July 17th)! The fun includes free delivery July 15-21, an Instagram photo contest involving your dogs (and Aaron's corgi of course), and a partnership with the Animal Cruelty Society to which a portion of all sales of Portillo’s themed dog toys will be donated!We end with rapid fire, learning how Garrett likes his beef, what the key is to Portillo's perfect French fries, and what makes their cake so craveable!To view the menu and order: https://www.portillos.com/order/For all things Portillo's: https://linktr.ee/portilloshotdogsInstagram: @portilloshotdogs27 min
- Shedd AquariumWith a crystal blue backdrop and a river running through its veins, Chicago is our aquatic queen! Shedd Aquarium is our favorite destination in Chicago for sea otters, penguins, and all things aquatic.We spoke with Senior Director of Marketing LaToyia Strickland-Ledbetter about the century worth of Shedd history, its famous lakefront architecture, and all the adorable creatures that call Shedd home.We chat about all the upcoming summer events including Jazzin’ at the Shedd, Shedd House Party, Ritmo Del Mar, Pride Night and more! And learn about all the work they do behind-the-scenes to preserve and protect the world’s aquatic environment through education, research, and a little bit of human empathy.We end with rapid fire, during which LaToyia shares her favorite ocean and which summer event she’s most looking forward to!SHEDD SUMMER EVENTS & EXPERIENCES: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/programs-and-eventsOCEAN WATER COCKTAIL: https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/ocean-water-cocktail/INSTAGRAM: @shedd_aquarium @ladyled3 **27 min
- Streeterville SocialThe best food we’ve ever eaten? Quite possibly!Streeterville Social is the place to be during Chicago’s famous summer rooftop season! Chicago’s “go-to outdoor rooftop terrace serving up alfresco dining, libations, and a celebration of all things summer”, this is the rooftop of rooftops and has year-over-year been voted so by various publications and tastemakers.We sat down with Loews Chicago Executive Chef Trevor Hoyte to discuss the summer 2024 season and get a sneak peak at the food & drinks he & his team are crafting up to make this summer an unforgettable one!Chef Trevor tells us about his influences and how he creates each season’s menu. He shares some of his favorite food and beverage offerings on the menu this summer and discusses what makes Streeterville Social such a beloved staple on the Chicago scene.The food here is flavorful, with various international influences and tastes. You might come for refreshing cocktails & mocktails, but you’ll leave with the memory of the best of meal you had all year!OUR COCKTAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:Tamarind TangoThe Last StrawFrose All DayOUR FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS:Street CornYogurt Safron Chicken KabobSocial WingsSTREETERVILLE SOCIAL INFO & RESERVATIONS: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-downtown/diningHOTEL INFO & BOOKING: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-downtownINSTAGRAM: @loewschicagohotel@cheftrevorhoyte24 min
- Blue Man GroupIt’s a Blue Man’s World and we’re just living in it! This week, we’re thrilled to be featuring the iconic Blue Man Group! This immersive and transportive show has been around since 1987, but it’s gone through many changes and of course, several Blue Men! You can also see the show in numerous cities around the world, including right here in Chicago!After seeing the show, we sat down with a real life Blue Man, Callum Grant, to chat about all things blue.Hear how an actual Blue Man would describe what a show is a like and, of course, our favorite part of any interview, Callum tells us about some of the history behind the famous production.Learn about several of their iconic sets like “Drumbone” and “Paint Drums”, and Callum shares why the show has had staying power for so many decades.Of course, we end with a blue themed round of rapid fire, discovering Callum’s favorite prop to use, how long it takes to turn blue, and THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION- WHY BLUE? AND WHAT IS THAT FABULOUS SHADE!Blue Man Tickets & Cities: https://www.blueman.comFollow BMG: @bluemangroupCallum’s Show: https://brokenplanetshow.com38 min
- Loews Chicago O’Hare, Executive Chef Chuck GillisIoanna and I love to leave a meal feeling satisfied. What we often forget to take into account though are the elements of dining at a restaurant that extend beyond the meal itself- the environment, the energy, and even the education you receive on the food you're eating. If you want to feel elevated after a night out, look no further than Loews Chicago O’Hare’s Sip & Savor Dinner Series at The Ashburn, An American Gastropub.Hotel Executive Chef Chuck Gillis takes everything he’s learned in his 30+ years of experience and puts it into a specially curated dining experience that is only available to the public once in a lifetime. That’s right- once it's gone, it's gone! In their Sip & Savor Dinner Series, Chef Chuck partners with a beverage partner to create an intimate meal that is inspired by Chicagoland’s rich food & drink culture.We sat down in the kitchen with Chef Chuck to discuss what a Sip & Savor Dinner night looks like and why he takes such care to create a crafted dining experience for his guests that’s available one night only! Hear about his culinary influences and how he finds inspiration to bring The Ashburn menu to life season by season, including the May 2024 “Farm-to-Table” dining experience we are attending, with beverage partner Daou Vineyards.Chef Chuck also talks about their upcoming Sip & Savor dinners, which this year take place in May, July, August, and November! It’s the perfect outing if you want to try something new & exciting, experience food in a new way, or spice up your date night with a more intimate and engaging culinary show.Everyone wants to feel elevated- and we think sipping your drink & savoring your meal at Loews Chicago O’Hare is the way to do so!SIP & SAVOR SERIES INFO: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-ohare/dining/dinner-seriesDINING INFO & RESERVATIONS: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-ohare/dining/restaurantHOTEL INFO & BOOKING: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-ohareINSTAGRAM:@loewsohare19 min
- Chicago's Soldier FieldSoldier Field is one of the most recognized and iconic Chicago landmarks. And many of you have likely been to a Bears game there, or perhaps a Taylor Swift concert! What you might not think about when you visit is that the stadium has hosted numerous historic figures like MLK Jr. and NATO, and has had a far reaching impact on the Chicagoland economy for decades.We sat down with Luca Serra, Director of Marketing & PR for Soldier Field, to discuss what it takes to run a 63,500 seat stadium!He shares some of the rich 100+ year history of the stadium and discusses its designation as a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the “it takes a village” mentality he and his team need when it comes to pulling off a wide array of highly visible events, and learn about some of the economic impacts the stadium has on Chicago. Plus, hear about some of the current and future trends they see in the event, sport, and concert industries.We end with rapid fire and learn about the time Luca met Obama, what concert he’s looking forward to this summer, and what his go-to food and beverage order are at the stadium!UPCOMING EVENTS & TICKETS: https://www.soldierfield.com/events/allMORE STADIUM HISTORY: https://www.soldierfield.com/stadium-info/aboutBOOK A PRIVATE EXPERIENCE: https://www.soldierfield.com/private-eventsFollow them on Instagram (@soldierfield):https://www.instagram.com/soldierfield/?hl=en38 min
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