Author Archives: Margaret

2012 NextGenJazz Series: Thursdays in Palm Court

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Margaret

The Drake Hotel and Palm Court are excited to Partner with the Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Jazz Magazine to bring you NextGenJazz- The Series: Drake Hotel partners with Jazz Institute of Chicago to showcase young talent on Chicago … Continue reading →

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Welcome Waldorf Astoria

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Margaret

The Drake Welcomes the Waldorf Astoria to Chicago While many people associate the name “Waldorf Astoria” with the famed hotel in New York City, there are actually many more of these legendary hotels than people realize. Conceptualized as one of … Continue reading →

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Drake Hotel Lobby Gets Frosted

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Margaret

For us, going to the Drake in Chicago was coming home for the holidays… With the the kitchen as their workshop, spatulas and mixers their tools, Drake Hotel chefs and students from the French Pastry Sch0ol worked tirelessly this season to create a … Continue reading →

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Reviews Reveal the Real Chicago

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Margaret

One of the most intriguing aspects of my job is reading the reviews from our visitors from today and of years past. With the extreme abundance of review sites out there it can often times be a daunting ask to analyze … Continue reading →

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Falling into Tradition

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Margaret

Pumpkin spice lattes are back, candy bowls are filled, and Christmas commercials have begun to air. It’s that time of year again!  As a prelude to what will be our Holiday Bucketlist, we’d like to introduce our Fall Bucketlist, as … Continue reading →

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The Real Chicago Treat….

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Margaret

Some may not get the reference to the Rice Aroni jingle in today’s Real Chicago blog title… however if you’re keen to old jingles from the mid-90s– you know this tune is referencing a “San Francisco Treat…” But, let this be known…..you … Continue reading →

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Vince Vaughn’s “Breakup” Business- Not a Myth

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Margaret

[Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise, Chicago, August 19, 2009 /Image & Artwork: designslinger Why this Real Chicago experience has not come up until now is absurd. Absolutely absurd. Architecture is an integral part of this city; an integral part of … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago, Real People – “Coming home for the holidays”

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Margaret

With the implementation of this blog only a few months ago, it was a passion of ours to be a go-to-guide to all things Real Chicago- from the perspective of those who live Real Chicago each and every day. In … Continue reading →

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Museum of Science and Industry

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Margaret

Whoever said “learning isn’t fun” surely hasn’t been to the Museum of Science and Industry. Mixing learning with hands-on, blood rushing exhibits, there is something for everyone! In 1893, the building was constructed as the Palace of Fine Arts for … Continue reading →

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Lollapalooza

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Margaret

The massive summer music festival that is Lollapalooza has rocked Chicago once again. Starting August 5th, over 240,000 people attended the three-day festival that sprawls out over Grant Park. With 130 acts on eight stages, Lollapalooza’s footprint keeps growing and … Continue reading →

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