PRIDELY - Chicago Vol 2

Restaurants

The Capital Grille

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

633 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312) 337-9400 | Web: thecapitalgrille.com

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Surf ‘n’ turf staple offering a classic menu & an extensive wine list in an upscale setting.

1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312) 266-8999 | Web: gibsonssteakhouse.com

Oriole

Intimate, high-end kitchen serving an extended New American tasting menu in a stylish space.

661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661

Phone: (312) 877-5339 | Web: www.oriolechicago.com

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The Purple Pig

Expanded outpost of a famed pork & wine specialist with an open kitchen & chic, airy setting. 444 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Aba

Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare & cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio. 302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL

Quartino Ristorante

Bustling, bi-level spac, for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine. 626 N State St, Chicago, IL

Boka

Creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio.

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

The Loyalist

Rustic-chic gastropub with a seasonal patio offering specialty burgers, handcut fries & wine. 177 N Ada St #001, Chicago, IL

Virtue Restaurant

Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funkychic quarters & an open kitchen. 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL

Alinea

Chef Grant Achatz draws food ies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

The Gage

Inventive American eats plus a long list of beers in a lively space with Millennium Park views. 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Tanta Chicago

Inventive Peruvian fare served in a stylish Peru-inspired space; known for its pisco sour cocktail. 118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

Longman & Eagle

Hipster spot with modern farmto-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails. 2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

DEC 23

Christkindlmarket

The iconic German-inspired holiday market at Daley Plaza brings just over a month of Christmassy celebrations to the Loop. Browse stalls stocked with handmade gifts, German food and plenty of hot beverages to keep you warm while you wander around and soak in the festive atmosphere. Learn more at timeout.com.

JAN 6

Light Up the Lake

Too cold outside? Navy Pier brings all of the winter fun indoors during the holiday season, filling its gigantic 170,000-square-foot Festival Hall with a regulation-size Alpine ice skating rink, kiddie train rides and a 600,000bulb light show made up of themed sculptures. This year, guests can also check out new attractions like a lit-up maze of birch trees, interactive light sculptures and a reflection pond for resting and photo ops. Learn more at timeout.com.

FEB 4

Chicago Bar Crawl Experience

The Wrigleyville neighborhood is home to some of the best bars in Chicago and the atmosphere that they offer is unmatched! Crawling from bar to bar with other fun-loving people, you’ll experience the excitement of the Second City’s bar scene first hand. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 11

2023 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A modern day miracle occurs each year as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration when the Chicago River turns an incredible shade of shamrock green. The parade is the centerpiece of the city’s unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Learn more at chicagostpatricksdayparade.org.

APR 22

Chicago Rum Festival 2023

The boutique-style event will showcase a handful of brands that emphasize the education and premiumization of the rum category. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAY 14

Drag Brunch at Blüm Chicago

Not your ordinary Sunday brunch, join host Khloe Couleé and rotating cast for an elevated and fabulous drag brunch experience! Whether you are celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party, or a divorce. We have several ways for you and your crew to celebrate! Learn more at eventbrite. com.

JUN 17

Chicago Pride Fest

The annual Pride Festival celebrates gay culture. Today, you are just as likely to see politicians, radio personalities and corporate sponsors march in the parade as you are to see drag queens, muscle boys and leather daddies. Don’t miss the chance to party, to see the scene and be seen. Learn more at eventseeker.com.

JUL 7

Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago 2023 with free Admission is held for over 35 years now. The festival is known as one of the greatest and oldest food festivals in the world. Learn more at tasteofchicago.us.

AUG 3

Lollapalooza

With 9 stages, and 170+ bands from all over the world, every Lolla lineup makes hands wave, heads nod, and crowds holler. Lolla takes over historic Grant Park in Downtown Chicago, alongside the beautiful Chicago skyline and the shores of Lake Michigan. Learn more at lollapalooza.com.

EATING

THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do. Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short. InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead continued on page 10

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

EVENTS

SEP 14

Brian Culbertson’s 2023 Chicago Jazz Getaway is a four-day event set in the heart of Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. An intimate weekend full of events, and an up close and personal experience with BC & Friends, this is a can’t-miss opportunity for Jazz fans. Learn more at jazzgetaway. com.

OCT 28

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Chicago

Join us for the annual Halloween Bar Crawl! Top Shelf Crawls has put together the premier list of bars and nightclubs for our crawlers! Dress up in your best costume for a chance to win cash and prizes. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

NOV 29

Lincoln Park Zoolights

The Lincoln Park Zoo is a sight to behold in November as it is entirely lit up with lights. There are hundreds of luminous displays that make the atmosphere festive and majestic. To keep the Christmas spirit up, you can get a picture with Santa Claus and enjoy holiday special drinks and snacks. There is a light maze, an enchanted forest, and much more that you can see. Adults can sip on spiced wines and frosty beers, while children can enjoy specially crafted holiday special cookies and candies. Learn more at chicagoonthecheap.com.

BUDGETING 101

FOUR APPS to help you save money for FREE

1. MINT

Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

2. GOODBUDGET

Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

3. EVERYDOLLAR

This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL

This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

CENTER ON HALSTED

Center on Halsted is the Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chica go’s Lakeview Neighborhood. WWW.CENTERONHALSTED.ORG

AFFINITY 95

Black- and queer-led group that works to advance social justice within and for Black LGBTQ communities. It has a book club, hosts support groups and organizes events to provide information about wellness and resources to people in need.

WWW.AFFINITY95.ORG

BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE

Brave Space Alliance is the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-us by-us resources, programming, and services for LGBTQ+ individu als on the South and West sides of the city. BRAVESPACEALLIANCE.ORG

EQUALITY ILLINOIS

Equality Illinois protects the civil rights of LGBTQ people, and trains and empowers queer and allied organizations. It also has a political action committee that promotes candidates who support legislation that protects and empowers LGBTQ people.

EQUALITYILLINOIS.US

PRIDEARTS

celebrates the queer experience through performances at its theater, as well as through film festivals and events that showcase short and feature films, as well as documentaries about LGBTQ life. It also works to provide queer artists with a safe space to explore their work. PRIDEARTS.ORG

AMBULANCE

Superior Ambulance Service 23

BREWERY

Half Acre Beer Company 17

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Geneva Chamber of Commerce 23

EVENT VENUE

Star Farm Chicago 18

GLASS & MIRROR Chicago Glass & Mirror, Inc. 5

MASONRY K.D. Tuckpointing, Inc 19

MORTGAGE LOANS

Mortgage Market Corp 23

MUSEUM Field Museum 15

REALTOR

Leigh Marcus @Properties 11

SALON

Charles Ifergan Salon 7

SENIOR CARE

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SPA Urban Oasis 14

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

PlanMember 18