Answering the Call
You are here to enable the divine purpose of the universe to unfold. That is how important you are!
Eckhart Tolle
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Today's Affirmation
I give thanks that I am awake and aware to the absolute delights of being on this plane and in this body, of loving and being loved, seeing God in everything and in everyone. I understand and accept that it is all magical, unknowable, perfect, and all mine!
Rev. Nancy Zala (innervisions@agapelive.com)
Rev. Nancy Zala (innervisions@agapelive.com)
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
One SixtyBlue: 5 Stars!
1400 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.850.0303
http://www.onesixtyblue.com/
One SixtyBlue, Michael Jordan's restaurant, has absolutely fabulous contemporary American food and beautiful presentations. What I love most is the fact that many of your vegetables where grown and picked freshly from One SixtyBlue's onsite urban garden. That right, it has a full beautiful garden in the back parking lot and growing on the side of the building. Amazing use of space and proof that you can grow whole foods right in the middle of city. A great reason to eat all your vegetables. Thank you One Sixty Blue!
Some of the dishes that remind me how I became a foodie:
Chicago, IL 60607
312.850.0303
http://www.onesixtyblue.com/
One SixtyBlue, Michael Jordan's restaurant, has absolutely fabulous contemporary American food and beautiful presentations. What I love most is the fact that many of your vegetables where grown and picked freshly from One SixtyBlue's onsite urban garden. That right, it has a full beautiful garden in the back parking lot and growing on the side of the building. Amazing use of space and proof that you can grow whole foods right in the middle of city. A great reason to eat all your vegetables. Thank you One Sixty Blue!
Some of the dishes that remind me how I became a foodie:
- The poached egg duck salad
- Virginia soft shell crab
- The Washington Wild King Salmon, with red bliss potato, duck fat has potatoes (yes 2 super delish potatoes), grilled scallions, and horseradish cream
- The Charred Octopus & Grilled Squid, with goat meatballs, Wisconsin watercress pesto, chickpeas, pickled baby turnips, and chili oil
And dessert - I don't care how full you are, you must order something preferably several things. Believe me it's worth the gluttony.
SPECIALS
MONDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS
First Monday of each* month, 6, 7 & 8pm seatings, @ Blue Bar only. Savor a six-pour flight perfectly paired with a seasonal six-bite tasting menu for only $47, INCLUSIVE of tax & gratuity. Winery and menu changes monthly.
*one sixtyblue will host our next flight night the 2nd Monday in September.
FRIED CHICKEN & CHAMPAGNE
Wednesdays @ Blue Bar only. Dine on our $8 fried chicken dinner served with Asian pear slaw, house-made waffle with truffle butter and hand sliced potato wedges. Add a bit of fizz to the evening with Champagne by the glass.
BURGERS, BEERS & BEATS
Thursdays, 6–10pm @ Blue Bar only. Start your weekend early and join us Thursday evenings for $4 signature burgers, $4 craft beers (selection changes weekly).
Monday, June 21, 2010
Happy Summer Solstice!
Today is the beginning of the summer solstice, the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year.
The summer solstice is a result of the Earth's north-south axis being tilted 23.5 degrees relative to the sun. The tilt causes different amounts of sunlight to reach different regions of the planet.
Today the North Pole is tipped closer to the sun than on any other day of 2010. The opposite holds true for the Southern Hemisphere, for which today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Read more at National Geographic.
The summer solstice is a result of the Earth's north-south axis being tilted 23.5 degrees relative to the sun. The tilt causes different amounts of sunlight to reach different regions of the planet.
Today the North Pole is tipped closer to the sun than on any other day of 2010. The opposite holds true for the Southern Hemisphere, for which today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Read more at National Geographic.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Chicago Festivals This Weekend
Fiestas Puertorriquenas: http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/fiestas-puertorriquenas-humboldt-park/1080663/content
Chicago SummerDance Festival
June 17 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Argentine tango with Tango 21; music by Raul Jaurena & Tangata featuring Eduardo Nijensohn
June 18 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Merengue, bachata, cumbia and salsa with Lisa 'La Boriqua;' music by Carpacho y su Super Combo
June 19 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jitterbug with Margot McGraw-Toppen and Riley Wimes Jr.; music by Outcast Jazz Band
June 20 : 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Rumba with BallroomChicago.com; music by Teddy Lee Orchestra
Taste of Randolph: http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/taste-of-randolph-street-west-loop/1688119/content
Urban Festival: http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/takin-it-to-the-marquette-park/1946834/content
Randolph Street Market Festival: http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/randolph-street-market-festival-west-loop/1850882/content
Chicago SummerDance Festival
June 17 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Argentine tango with Tango 21; music by Raul Jaurena & Tangata featuring Eduardo Nijensohn
June 18 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Merengue, bachata, cumbia and salsa with Lisa 'La Boriqua;' music by Carpacho y su Super Combo
June 19 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jitterbug with Margot McGraw-Toppen and Riley Wimes Jr.; music by Outcast Jazz Band
June 20 : 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Rumba with BallroomChicago.com; music by Teddy Lee Orchestra
Taste of Randolph: http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/taste-of-randolph-street-west-loop/1688119/content
Urban Festival: http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/takin-it-to-the-marquette-park/1946834/content
Randolph Street Market Festival: http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/randolph-street-market-festival-west-loop/1850882/content
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A Word to the Wise...
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
Friday, April 23, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Gilt Bar: 3 Stars!
230 W Kinzie St (at Franklin)
Chicago, IL 60610
312-464-9544
This new River North restaurant and bar features a 100-year-old brass-topped bar, mismatched reclaimed wood tables, cushy sofas, classic cocktails and a relatively low cost menu. I highly recommend the Death's Door Daisy, a Wisconsin based vodka martini.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-464-9544
This new River North restaurant and bar features a 100-year-old brass-topped bar, mismatched reclaimed wood tables, cushy sofas, classic cocktails and a relatively low cost menu. I highly recommend the Death's Door Daisy, a Wisconsin based vodka martini.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Chicago Restaurant Week Extended
Through this Sunday 45 of the 165 participating restaurants participating in Chicago's 3rd annual restaurant week are extending their participation, and will continue to offer three-course lunches for $22 and/or three-course dinners for $32.
It is expected that the number of restaurants extending their participation will increase. I recently dined at The Palm (4 Stars!) and C View (3 Stars!) and the deals were fantastic!
Some restaurants have extended their deals through March 4. Some will feature the deals through March 6 or 7. And a few will offer their Restaurant Week menus through March 31.
So for those of you who missed to date, you still have a chance. You can go to opentable.com, which should have a list of participants that are extending their $22 and $32 menus, and for how long. Bon Appetit!
It is expected that the number of restaurants extending their participation will increase. I recently dined at The Palm (4 Stars!) and C View (3 Stars!) and the deals were fantastic!
Some restaurants have extended their deals through March 4. Some will feature the deals through March 6 or 7. And a few will offer their Restaurant Week menus through March 31.
So for those of you who missed to date, you still have a chance. You can go to opentable.com, which should have a list of participants that are extending their $22 and $32 menus, and for how long. Bon Appetit!
Friday, January 29, 2010
January Favorite Eats n Drinks - Chicago
Otom Restaurant: 4 Stars!
http://www.otomrestaurant.com/
$5 Martini Mondays
Get the burger, super yummy - fried green tomatoes, pancetta, fontina, beet chips -$13
Wings were good too - black wings - black vinegar, soy sauce, togarashi ranch - $9
Ruth's Chris: 4.5 Stars
http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7734/Chicago
Winter Special: 3 courses from $39.99
Four Seasons Hotel Lounge: 5 Stars!
http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/dining/seasons_lounge_and_conservatory.html
Must try the Fireside Martini and the smoked salmon and caviar flatbreads. Absolutely delicious.
http://www.otomrestaurant.com/
$5 Martini Mondays
Get the burger, super yummy - fried green tomatoes, pancetta, fontina, beet chips -$13
Wings were good too - black wings - black vinegar, soy sauce, togarashi ranch - $9
Ruth's Chris: 4.5 Stars
http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7734/Chicago
Winter Special: 3 courses from $39.99
Four Seasons Hotel Lounge: 5 Stars!
http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/dining/seasons_lounge_and_conservatory.html
Must try the Fireside Martini and the smoked salmon and caviar flatbreads. Absolutely delicious.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Chicago Entertainment and Related Services Search
Event planning company is looking to secure the following from A to Z.
Javi Productions is looking to secure the following services and entertainment for upcoming corporate events in 2010 throughout the Chicago area
Please e-mail your Website, MySpace, and Press Kit (bio, picture, mp3) or Resume to: JAVIHEAVYTALENT@AOL.COM
Acrobats actors, athletes, audio / visual companies
Belly dancers, bartenders, bands, blackjack dealers, balloon artists, basket weavers
Clowns, costume rentals, caterers, character actors, cheerleaders, cigar rollers, cake designers, cirque acts, comedians, classical musicians, carolers,
Dancers, DJs, decorators, decor rentals, domino play instructors
Entertainment of all types and genres, event coordinators
Florist, fire dancers, furniture rentals
Geisha girls, guitar players
Hat makers, heating and cooling services
Ice sculptors, impersonators, image consultants
Junkenoo Bands, jugglers, jazz bands,
Kids characters, kids entertainment
Lighting companies, Latin band's, limousine services, linen rentals, look-alikes
Models, master of ceremonies, make up artists, musicians, magicians
National recording artists, native American acts
Oldies bands, original performance artists, one-man bands , opera singers
Production assistants, photographer's, party rentals
Quality musicians, quartets
Radio personalities, rock bands
Singers, specialty acts, sound companies, set designers, street teams, staging companies, sports commentators, string quartet,security
Table and chair rentals, tent rentals, track acts
Unique entertainers,
Vocalists (all styles), videographers, video production, violinist
Wedding planners, wedding invitations, wedding gowns
Xtreme athletes, extras
PAY VARIES PER EVENT
Javi Productions is looking to secure the following services and entertainment for upcoming corporate events in 2010 throughout the Chicago area
Please e-mail your Website, MySpace, and Press Kit (bio, picture, mp3) or Resume to: JAVIHEAVYTALENT@AOL.COM
Acrobats actors, athletes, audio / visual companies
Belly dancers, bartenders, bands, blackjack dealers, balloon artists, basket weavers
Clowns, costume rentals, caterers, character actors, cheerleaders, cigar rollers, cake designers, cirque acts, comedians, classical musicians, carolers,
Dancers, DJs, decorators, decor rentals, domino play instructors
Entertainment of all types and genres, event coordinators
Florist, fire dancers, furniture rentals
Geisha girls, guitar players
Hat makers, heating and cooling services
Ice sculptors, impersonators, image consultants
Junkenoo Bands, jugglers, jazz bands,
Kids characters, kids entertainment
Lighting companies, Latin band's, limousine services, linen rentals, look-alikes
Models, master of ceremonies, make up artists, musicians, magicians
National recording artists, native American acts
Oldies bands, original performance artists, one-man bands , opera singers
Production assistants, photographer's, party rentals
Quality musicians, quartets
Radio personalities, rock bands
Singers, specialty acts, sound companies, set designers, street teams, staging companies, sports commentators, string quartet,security
Table and chair rentals, tent rentals, track acts
Unique entertainers,
Vocalists (all styles), videographers, video production, violinist
Wedding planners, wedding invitations, wedding gowns
Xtreme athletes, extras
PAY VARIES PER EVENT
Friday, January 1, 2010
The Lost Symbol: 5 Stars!
Read Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol." This time Robert Langdom finds himself on a life saving quest in Washington D.C. He alone can save the day because of this knowledge of Freemason history and symbology. Fascinating, fast paced, thought provoking, and well researched like his previous books.
Loved it. 5 Stars!
Loved it. 5 Stars!
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