Best Local: Au Cheval

Posted on January 16, 2014 by CSN Staff

Sales Coordinator Erica Hale Guest Blogs Her Take on Best Local Spot Au Cheval

A close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and a beef patty in a sesame seed bun, served on a plate next to golden French fries.

As I struggle to walk down barely shoveled sidewalks and tackle mini snow mountains during Chicago winters, I can’t help but crave comfort food—that yummy, fattening …

Best Local: The Dawson Restaurant Opening

Posted on October 31, 2013 by CSN Staff

Sales Coordinator Erica Hale Guest Blogs Her Take on Best Local Spot The Dawson

On Friday, Oct. 25, I was pleased to attend my very first restaurant opening. Being the foodie that I am, I couldn’t wait until The Dawson…

Best Local: National Oyster Month

Posted on September 26, 2013 by CSN Staff

Celebrate September with Oysters at These Best Local Seafood Spots

Close-up of fresh oysters on the half shell, garnished with sprigs of parsley and served with a lemon wedge on a white plate. The oysters are glistening with their natural juices.

It’s time to get shuckin’ — September is National Oyster Month! Chicago and the Chicago suburbs have the seafood joints to satisfy your itch for this tasty mollusk. Celebrate the …

Best Local: National Chicken Month

Posted on September 19, 2013 by CSN Staff

Celebrate September with Poultry Perfection at These Best Local Spots

A white plate of glazed barbecue chicken wings sits on a bed of green leaf lettuce, placed on a wicker tray atop a wooden table.

Fried, grilled, spicy, boneless, white, dark — how do you like your chicken? Chow on any and every variety of this versatile meat during September, National Chicken Month! Try …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Snack on S’mores in Chicago and the Suburbs

Posted on August 8, 2013 by CSN Staff

Celebrate National S’mores Day 2013 at Best Local Spots Near CSN Apartments

Three smores made with toasted marshmallows, melted chocolate, and graham crackers are arranged on a brown ceramic plate set on a wooden surface.

It’s the iconic trio of graham crackers, chocolate and gooey marshmallow: the s’more. Sink your teeth into some this Saturday, August 10, for National S’mores Day. Stop in …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Millennium Park Summer Events 2013

Posted on July 25, 2013 by CSN Staff

Take Advantage of Best Local Millennium Park with Free Summer Chicago Events

Cloud Gate, a reflective bean-shaped sculpture, sits in Millennium Park, Chicago, with tall city buildings illuminated behind it at dusk against a deep blue sky.

Millennium Park is the famed Best Local location loved by locals and visitors alike. If you’re spending summer in one of our furnished corporate apartments downtown or in …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Chicago’s Divvy Bike-Sharing Program

Posted on July 11, 2013 by CSN Staff

CSN Inside Sales Coordinator Erica Hale Guest Blogs About Chicago’s New Blue Bikes

A row of blue bike-share bicycles are parked at a docking station on a city sidewalk. The bikes display Divvy and Lyft logos. A parking garage and street signs are visible in the background.

If you’re like me, you can’t help but notice futuristic bike docking stations popping up all over downtown Chicago. No, the city is not charging you

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Livin’ La Vida Local: Happy Birthday, Chicago!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by CSN Staff

Celebrate the City’s 176^th Birthday with a Local Bash

Light blue Chicago skyline silhouette above and below the citys flag, which features four red stars. The text HAPPY BIRTHDAY is above and CHICAGO is below the flag.

If anyone or anything deserves a super birthday celebration it’s our beautiful city. On Monday, March 4, the city of Chicago turns 176. And, naturally, there are celebratory events …