Livin’ La Vida Local: Movember

Embrace The Month of The Mustache

The premise of Movember is for men to grow out their facial hair—particularly mustaches. But the reason isn’t strictly for the hairy fashion statement. According to the official Movember website, “men raise vital …

Livin’ La Vida Local: National Vegan Month

Appreciate The Meat- And Dairy-Free This November

Plenty know Chicago for its hot dogs, Italian beef, Polish sausage and other meat-heavy delicacies. Even still, this city is home to plenty of happy vegetarians and vegans. Increase your awareness of the …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Pumpkin Passion

Pumpkin Celebration Season Is Here

The unofficial flavor of fall in Chicago is that of the pumpkin. As much as everyone loves a spooky, glowing jack-o-lantern, Chicagoans do much more with pumpkins than use them as porch decorations. Indulge in …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spread Awareness And Fight For A Cure This October

Although October is National Apple Month, National Dental Hygiene Month, National Pizza Month and a handful of others, one of its commemorative titles is decidedly more significant: October is Breast Cancer …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Our Trip to Benny’s Chop House

CSN Reviews The River North Steakhouse

Corporate Suites Network recently took a hearty appetite out to the upscale steak joint in River North, Benny’s Chop House (444 N. Wabash). We sat at the bar and was assisted by one of …

Livin’ La Vida Local: New Chicago Eateries

Be First To The Dinner Table

They say they early bird gets the worm. In terms of restaurants, the same is true. But in this case, the early bird is the local foodie and the worm is the satisfaction of …

Best Local: Where To Catch Comedy

No funny business here– Chicago locals are serious about comedy

Chicago has a long legacy of laughter. It’s common knowledge that this city has the best improv and sketch comedy in the game. Not buying it? Ask “Saturday Night Live;” …

Best Local: Where To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Remind yourself why you love love (hint: unlimited champagne and chocolate fountains)

Valentine’s Day. It can be a tender subject. But don‘t be fooled, it’s not solely for the star-crossed couple at the candlelit table for two: it’s for the …

Best Local: Where To Go For a Movie Night

Make that popcorn a large– you’ll want to stick around these theaters for a while

There’s a reason Netflix hasn’t taken over the world. The moment a movie theater lowers the house lights will always beat hitting “play” on your …