December 28th, 2023
A Beautiful Chicago Home

Pro Tips: How to Make Your Home Look Expensive on a Budget

What makes a home look ‘luxurious’? As a seasoned Chicago realtor with nearly four decades of experience and having seen thousands of homes, I believe it’s often not about the money spent on furnishings but about small, clever ideas that …

December 19th, 2023
December 10th, 2023
Our Family Limoncello Recipe

Our Signature Limoncello Recipe

 The smell of grated lemon evokes a swirl of memories for me (right up there with garlic, basil, and rosemary). One such fond memory is of coming home to find my fabulous and creative sister-in-law (also incredibly patient evidently, …

December 5th, 2023

Navy Pier Fireworks in Chicago

One of Chicago’s most beloved traditions is the beautiful sky spectacle, a dazzling fireworks display at Navy Pier. Throughout the year you can enjoy an extravagant (and free!) fireworks show, up close at Navy Pier or from just about any …

November 1st, 2022
West Loop Chicago Neighborhood - The Dobbs Group

Hidden treasures of West Loop

Chicago’s West Loop is known for its Randolph Street Market, some of the top Chicago hotels such as Nobu, Crowne Plaza, and The Hoxton, top-tier restaurants (Michelin awarded Mako, Next, Smyth, Elske, and others), and luxury highrise residential buildings. “My …

July 30th, 2022

Chicago Summer Festivals – August

Chicago is an amazing city year-round, but there is something special about summers in Chicago. Locals and visitors alike are outside enjoying the city’s multitude of parks, beaches, outdoor dining, Lake Michigan, and, of course, summer festivals, most of which …

July 6th, 2022
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June 28th, 2022

Is Copi the New Salmon?!

Hot off the press! Food & Wine Magazine just announced Copi might be the new salmon!  “Copi, previously known as Carp, was imported to the United States from Asia in the 1970s. It was used as a method to control …

June 24th, 2022
Summer Festivals Chicago - July

Chicago Summer Festivals – July

Chicago is an amazing city year-round, but there is something special about summers in Chicago. Locals and visitors alike are outside enjoying the city’s multitude of parks, beaches, outdoor dining, Lake Michigan, and, of course, summer festivals, most of which …

June 24th, 2022