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Aug 15 2019 
Happy Birthday, Julia Child
On August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California, a larger-than-life girl was born. Julia Child. Today… Continue reading
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Aug 13 2019 
Tuesdays are for Travel
Tuesdays are for travel. And so – as usual, we’re here with a coffee… Continue reading
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Aug 08 2019 
EC Goes to Armenia: Interview with “Lavash” Cookbook Creator Kate Leahy
*Photo credit: John Lee
I have the pleasure of interviewing Kate Leahy this morning –… Continue reading
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Aug 05 2019 
Wine on a Dime: Our Summer 2019 Report
It seems that all roads lead to wine. It’s #nationaloysterday and this, of course,… Continue reading
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Aug 02 2019 
EC’s Shelfie: Our August 2019 Reading List
We are total book worms, and the summer is *peak season*. We like nothing… Continue reading
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Jul 24 2019 
The Art of Leisure – EC’s Summer 2019 Obsessions
Leisure, noun, “freedom provided by the cessation of activities” as defined by Merriam-Webster and… Continue reading
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Jul 22 2019 
My Afternoon with Virgil Abloh
We spent the weekend hiding from the heat with Virgil Abloh. On Saturday, we… Continue reading
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Jul 18 2019 
36 Hours in Tanzania: an EC Travel Diary
For everyone in the EC family, travel is both a passion and a currency.… Continue reading
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Jul 17 2019 
Air & Water Show: Specialty Menus for Your Rooftop Watch Party
There are few things Chicagoans will stop in their tracks for: a perfectly grilled… Continue reading
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Jul 08 2019 
Summer Sips: Cocktails of The World
We had a blast celebrating America’s birthday and now we’re dreaming of upcoming parties,… Continue reading
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Jul 02 2019 
Red, White, Blue & You: Tabletop Inspo for the 4th of July
The 4th of July is the true start of summer. Popsicle-stained lips, beach hair,… Continue reading
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Jun 26 2019 
JOMO: The EC Guide to Dining In
Hosting is in our DNA – we’ve been assembling cheese plates since we were… Continue reading
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Jun 21 2019 
EC’s Summer in the City
It’s June 21st — the longest day of the year, and the official start… Continue reading
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Jun 18 2019 
Wanderlust – Our 2019 Cities List
Wanderlust. It’s a lifelong malady, with many manifestations and no known cure. It strikes… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2019 
S is for Summer (and Sparkling Tonics + Kombucha Coolers)
With each summer comes opportunity: running outside, barbecuing by the beach, taking that three… Continue reading
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Jun 05 2019 
Big Apple Diary: Recipes Inspired by 48 Hours in NYC
This month, we’re focused on dolce da fare niente — the Italian expression for… Continue reading
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Jun 04 2019 
Culinary Astrology – Summer Spots for Every Sign
It’s June and we’re flying into the summer with hedonistic *glee*. After months and… Continue reading
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May 24 2019 
Oh Baby, Barbecue – Recipes for Summer 2019
Crank up the Mary J. Blige, fire up the Webber, and mix that pitcher… Continue reading
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May 16 2019 
15 of Our Fave Gluten-Free Catering Menu Picks
In an era that can feel so divided, we believe food is still the… Continue reading
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May 14 2019 
L’il Catering: How We Make Birthdays & Kids Parties Wholesome AND Awesome
Bows, banners and balloons, oh my – It’s birthday time! Or kindergarten graduation, eighth… Continue reading
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May 09 2019 
BBQ-Style Backyard Catering for Memorial Day
Brush the snow off the Weber, haul out the patio chairs and shake the… Continue reading
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May 07 2019 
Why Call a Caterer When I’m Surrounded by Restaurants? Restaurants vs. Caterers
Okay—we’re a little biased. But, with our 30 years of experience in the business,… Continue reading
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May 02 2019 
Intercontinental Inspiration: Ideas for African Catering
Cut to Remy, wearing two sweaters, furiously hitting up Wikipedia. What is cassava? My… Continue reading
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Apr 30 2019 
Green Kings & Queens: The Best Plant-Based Instagram Accounts
Spring is a time of renewal—cleaning up and clearing out the old, and welcoming… Continue reading
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Apr 25 2019 
Eco-Friendly Chicago Venues
Happy Earth Day to you! Actually, every day is Earth Day at EC. We’ve… Continue reading
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Apr 23 2019 
Starting Your Apartment Herb Garden
There’s something magical about watching plants spring to life—I trekked it over to Lincoln… Continue reading
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Apr 18 2019 
How to Use Mango: 4 Creative Mango Ideas
With the sun shining through the windows of the EC office this afternoon, we… Continue reading
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Apr 16 2019 
Chicago Farmers Markets: Our 2019 Preview
Two good pieces of news: the sun has finally come out, and Farmers Market… Continue reading
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Apr 11 2019 
Our Fave Small Wedding Venues Chicago
Is your guestlist shorter than a drugstore receipt? In the midst of a massive… Continue reading
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Apr 10 2019 
Chicago’s First Lady Events Menu 2019
Summertime in Chicago is such a beautiful time of year. Chicagoans radiate positive energy.… Continue reading
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Apr 04 2019 
Vacation Eats: How to Find Restaurants While Traveling
You’re going on a trip. You’ve booked the ticket, confirmed your Airbnb, dry cleaned… Continue reading
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Apr 02 2019 
Staple Dishes Around the World: Elevating Global Classics
Food is identity. It is culture. It is representative of our respective homes. Every… Continue reading
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This spring (and summer, and forever) we’re working on our vegetable literacy. We’re deepening… Continue reading
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Mar 26 2019 
All About Japanese Black Sugar and Other Sugar Alternatives
That sweet, seductive pull of sugar—who among us can resist it? As avid food… Continue reading
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Mar 26 2019 
Sweet and Springy Pantone Living Coral Cocktails
This spring, we’re awake to color. It’s been a long, low-fi winter and we’re… Continue reading
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Mar 22 2019 
Hospitality and Serving Jobs in Chicago
Looking to spice up your summer with a little freelance work? Want to work… Continue reading
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Mar 14 2019 
Coffee Around the World: Our Take on Coffee Catering
From Detective Dale Cooper’s iconic utterance “damn good coffee!” to George Costanza’s incredulous “I… Continue reading
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Mar 13 2019 
Let’s Celebrate! Our Purim Party Ideas
Chag Purim sameach! Freilichin Purim! Happy Purim!
Come March, the sun is up, the snow… Continue reading -
Mar 11 2019 
A Look at Our Favorite Women in Food and Hospitality
Women belong in the kitchen. And at the table. And in the corner office.… Continue reading
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Feb 27 2019 
Let’s Get Seasonal, Seasonal! New 2019 Menu Inspirations
The snow is melting (we hope), and the trees are shaking off the winter… Continue reading
