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Chicago Restaurant Week 2018 | #CRW18

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“I don’t cook for my ego. I cook to make people happy.” _Lee Wolen

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2018 returns on January 26 and continues through February 8 with two weeks of dining deals.  The Chicago food scene is as diverse as the people of Chicago.  The restaurants participating span the Chicagoland area.  Different Chicago neighborhoods including downtown and suburbs.  The dining choices include Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese just to name a few.  This is your time to go to your favorite spot or just new places like I am.  The restaurants should provide you with their special Restaurant Week Menu.  If the servers fails to give you one, simply request the special menu.  The annual culinary celebration features special prix fixe menus starting at $22 for brunch or lunch, and $33 and/or $44 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity).

 

Since Chicago beats to it’s own drum Chicago’s Restaurant Week is not going to be just 7 days but being held over 14 days.  Chicago Restaurant Week will be kicked off on January 25th with the First Bites Bash being held at Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.  The First Bites Bash will be hosted by Lee Wolen executive chef and partner of Boka restaurant in Lincoln Park with a portion of the proceeds will benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository. with a portion of the proceeds will benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository.  Organized by the city of Chicago’s official tourism organization Choose Chicago; Chicago Restaurant Week will be inviting visitors and locals to dine January 26th and continues through February 8th.

These two weeks will prove to be a foodie’s paradise.  I’ve already made my reservations.  I’m excited to review 6 new restaurants.  I’ve chosen restaurants I’ve never visited and I encourage you to also.  The 11th annual Chicago Restaurant Week will have many restaurants that are 4 or 5 stars participating.  I’ve included a link to the full list here.  Please look over the many locations and their special menus before making your reservations during Chicago Restaurant Week.

With over 370 restaurants taking part (including 115 new participants for 2018!), you can get a taste of Chicago’s restaurant scene: Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese and more! Between the neighborhood favorites and downtown hotspots, you can feast on delicious multi-course menus all across the city and suburbs.

Are you making a reservation for Chicago Restaurant Week?




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ARE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED?

Reservations are not required but are highly recommended. There is no guarantee that walk-in guests will be accommodated, so please call ahead or book your reservation online at eatitupchicago.com.

 

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To learn about other event’s happening in and around Chicago go to ChooseChicago.com.  For example, did you know Chicago Theatre Week is taking place February 8th to 18th  with tickets ranging from $15 to $30 for over 100 shows.  Tickets are available starting January 9th.  You can learn more about Chicago Theatre Week here.

For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013.  If you drive can save $5 on your parking space with my SpotHero link. 

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COAT CHECK WITH ELOQUII

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“A man with a good coat upon his back meets with a better reception than he who has a bad one.” _Unknown

 

 

 

 

With it getting more chilly outside and coat is a needs.  I attend many events and I want to look stylish while out.  Who wants to hand a ugly coat to coat check?!  Not me, lol.  I mean a coat can make or break an look.  When I first saw the ELOQUII x Katie Sturino Tie Waist Robe Coat I know I had a winner.  Eloquii has some many fabulous coats that I’m in love with so I’ve created a coat wish list.

 

ELOQUII x Katie Sturino Tie Waist Robe Coat

 

Eloquii collaborated with Katie Sturino to create an exclusive ELOQUII x Katie Sturino capsule collection for fall inspired by her signature sporty, cool style.  The tailored fit tie waist robe coat can be worn now and ten years from now, opt for this super soft wool blend trench. With a tie belt that we’ve included for you to wear either open or cinched, versatility proves its power with this style.  If you love color this style of coat comes is a beauty navy plaid hue.  You can find it here.

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We took a classic trench coat and updated it with some chic color blocking and strategically placed buttons to give it a military feel. The perfect layer for transitional weather, you can pair yours with just about anything in your closet and still maintain a put-together look with a structured silhouette.  The tailored fit front button-up closure comes with front hip pockets.

 

 

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This last layer makes a huge first impression: perfectly placed pearls amp up the chic factor. Crafted from super soft heavyweight fabric that gives you all the warmth (without the bulk).  The tailored fit fully lined coat comes with front button-up closure and side pockets.  Pearls are so on trend and this coat is everything.

 

 

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We took a style note from one of the greats and designed a classic coat worthy of Jackie O’s iconic taste. We updated it slightly with a new silhouette and modern details like cropped, puffed sleeves.  The coat comes with front button up closure and side seam pockets.  Did I mention it comes in two more colors?  Yes, oil yellow and ivy.

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trench coat sequinLong Sequin Trench Coat

 

A classic-with-a-twist that you never saw coming: we took a classic trench coat and added thousands of sequins for a major refresh. An even bigger twist? You can also wear it with matching track pants for a head-to-toe look that simply sparkles.  This fully tailored fit lined fab coat comes with front tie closure, front lapel pockets.

 

 

 

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From fancy occasions to long commutes, this coat is a multipurpose cool weather essential. With versatile lapels that could be worn fully buttoned up or open to show off a peek of your favorite blouse underneath, it gives you warmth without the bulk.  The front button up closure coat comes in two colors (black or oatmeal) as well as two shapes (regular or viola).  Self-belt included along with on-seam pockets.

 

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I received the ELOQUII x Katie Sturino Tie Waist Robe Coat compliments of the Eloquii, however; All opinions are my own.    

 

 

 

 

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The Plus Side of Daya by Zendaya

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Daya by Zendaya brand isn’t new.  First launching in 2013 as a shoe brand it has now expanded it’s reach to include clothing.  Zendaya said it’s something she has been working on for a long time. “I’m so excited that we’re finally going to get out there. The process has been such a creative journey for me. … With these pop-up shops, I’m thrilled that I will not only showcase the clothes, but also get the chance to meet my fans in person and see their individual reactions to the clothes. It will be fun to see people touch the clothes and feel and wear the different pieces. So glad it’s all going out to the world.”

 

 

 

Zendaya crossed the country to hit all three of her pop up shops in one day.  The pop up shops were held over two days in NYC, Los Angeles and Block 37 in Chicago.

The pop up shop gave me a chance to see the clothes first hand and check out the plus sizing.  The Daya line is plus friendly going up to XXL 20-22.  I tried on a few pieces and the people who are size 24 maybe 26 can fit some of the pieces in this unisex line.

Daya by Zendaya is fat girl approved!

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First Date At Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

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A few weeks ago I said how I was  Preparing For Cuffin’ Season.  I said how I was going to be more open to dating.  Today we have entered pre-season in the cuffin’ season and I haven’t made much progress in being cuffed.  Honestly! Truly! I haven’t taking any of my own advice.  But I’m putting my heel down.  In order to achieve anything you must have a vision.  So I thought about what I would want to do on my first date.  Dinner is a given but I would like to do something that would allow us to talk.  The first thing that came to mind is a visit to Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

I was lucky enough to see Kerry James Marshall exhibition while it was at MCAC.  I found the collection to be bold and beautiful.  A celebration of blackness.  Mr. Marshall’s work will be in Chicago until 09/25 before it’s moved to NYC where it’ll be housed at the Met.

Ideally for me spending time with a person that will help me grow as a person is best.  Art does that.  It’s a reflection of life past, present and future.  I was moved in seeing how a person could dream up something in their head and make it come to life for the world to see.  Thinking outside the box when trying to get to know a person can be so beneficial.  I’m thinking The Adler Planetarium next.

I left the museum feeling like this dating thing could be nice, lol.  So I’m going to start working on it!  I’ll let you know what happens next.

 

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strapless-black-dress-rue-107-4Thank you to the special man that held my hand.

Thank you Tot Jones of totallytot for taking these amazing photos.

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You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here.  Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch that happened on June 12th. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience, and my NYC trip for theCurvycon.  I was in L.A. in August for BlogHer & some fun in the sun.  Then off to ATL for TCFStyleExpo.  Followed up by trip to Florida for the Black Enterprise Golf Tennis Challenge.  Be sure to follow me on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action.  thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.