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Oct 08 2019 
Leisure x Inspiration: Travel Magazines We Love
Food, wine, travel and magazines — these are four of our greatest vices. So… Continue reading
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Sep 27 2019 
Elevated Autumn Cocktails (We Can’t Live Without)
Fall mixology – music to our ears. Fall is so exciting because it’s all… Continue reading
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Sep 24 2019 
More 2019/2020 Wedding Trends…
September is here, and with it comes the rush of wedding planning (cue stars… Continue reading
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Sep 16 2019 
EC’s Western-Style Indian Hotel Catering
At EC, we have a long history (30 years and counting!) of running around… Continue reading
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Sep 11 2019 
Swahili Surprise: Culinary Adventures on Safari
Our founder and President – Wendy Pashman – loves travel. Travel has powered Entertaining… Continue reading
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Sep 09 2019 
2020 Wedding Trends We Love
Fall is when we recharge our batteries, load up our mood and vision boards,… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2019 
Plant-Based Recipes to Reset Your Palate
Feeling the Post Labor Day blues? We get it. And we’re right there with… Continue reading
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Aug 28 2019 
72 Hours in Firenze: An EC Wedding Diary
At EC, we like to crank it. We’re an efficient bunch (meetings! walk throughs!… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2019 
EC Team in The Wild – Soaking Up The Last of Summer
We’re weekend warriors and we’re soaking up the end of summer — loading up… Continue reading
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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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Jun 01 2019 
Virgil Abloh’s Collaboration with NikeLab
The Brief
A planner calls with an urgent need: a buzzy celebration for NikeLab on… 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 19 2019 
Porsche VIP Launch Party
The Brief
Porsche is announcing a brand-new eco-friendly electric car model with a sensational launch… 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
