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Alice Stewart was in Northern Virginia when she passed away. Belle Haven is in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. It is located South of Old Alexandria, where actor Christopher Meloni was raised. To the West is Richmond Highway, and on the East is the Potomac River. This is the location where Mass Live says CNN commentator Alice Stewart, 58, was found deceased Saturday morning.

CNN comentator Alice Stewart was found dead in a home in Belle Haven in Northern Virginia

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NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

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Already home to an array of incredible exhibits and immersive attractions, Chicago earlier this year unveiled the new cutting-edge FlyOver simulator experience sending riders flying through different Chicago locations. Now another new multi-million-dollar project is about to open in Chicago, this time sending guests face-to-face with the world’s most exotic animals or walking across the surface of the Moon. After announcing that it will be replacing Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens back in 2021, Illuminarium will finally open its doors next month on Friday, June 28th. The exciting new 32,000-square-foot entertainment venue which dubs itself “the place that can take you anyplace” has been three years in the making.

Chicago’s Exciting New High-Tech ‘Illuminarium’ Experience Will Open Next Month

With a thriving culinary scene like Chicago’s, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise when our prized establishments make it into lists of the very best in the country, or in some cases, the world. Only last week one Chicago restaurant was named in the World’s 100 Best Restaurants and going back to last year a Chicago pizzeria ranked among the best pizzerias in the world and a Chicago diner was deemed home of the fourth best burger on the planet. While all those mentions were for singular shoutouts with Chicago appearing just once in each ranking, when it comes to steaks it seems Chicago has outdone itself. In a recent ranking of the best steakhouses in the world, Chicago establishments appeared not once, not twice, but 6 times in the top 101.

6 Chicago Steakhouses Have Been Voted In The Top 101 In The World

Summer is just getting started, which means a plethora of musicians will be gracing Chicago’s outdoor music stages, from Grant Park to Soldier Field, as long as the sun is beaming and the air is thick with heat. However, there is one event that is destined to scintillate. Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will be performing together for the first time in the city on June 21 at Soldier Field, Chicago’s largest venue.  This exclusive one-night-only sui generis concert will feature a double bill with both artists headlining. Social media has been buzzing about the event, and it’s a rare opportunity to...

For One Night Only: Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks Will Perform Together In Chicago

Windy City Smokeout, the nation’s premier outdoor country music and BBQ festival, is returning to Chicago’s iconic United Center venue this summer, from July 11-14, 2024.  The festival, which won the Academy of Country Music Awards “Festival of the Year” in 2022, will feature a tremendous lineup featuring some of country music’s most prominent names and up-and-coming talents. Attendees can also enjoy the best BBQ and craft beer nationwide. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the eleventh edition of Windy City Smokeout! Our headline performances feature eight-time GRAMMY award winner Carrie Underwood, CMA award winner Cody Johnson, CMA nominee and ACM’s 2022 New Male Artist of the Year Parker McCollum, and five-time GRAMMY award nominee Thomas Rhett.  Curated by Chicago’s own Lettuce Entertain You, the festival showcases nearly 30 of the world’s best pitmasters, including six new teams. Throughout the music-filled weekend, the barbecue styles are offered in a mouthwatering array.

Windy City Smokeout, Chicago Summertime Festival, Unveils Smokin’ Pitmaster Line-Up

One of London’s most popular restaurants, Hawksmoor, is set to open in Chicago’s River North neighborhood this summer. Hawksmoor is renowned as one of the best steakhouses globally, consistently ranking in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants for five years in a row. It’s a rare achievement that only a few restaurants in the world hold. Chicago will be the twelfth location for Hawksmoor worldwide and the second in the U.S. The restaurant will be located at the three-story LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse, which was previously the location of Michael Jordan’s Restaurant. The 16,500-square-foot space at 500 N. LaSalle Street dates back...

London’s Acclaimed Steakhouse Is Coming To Chicago This Summer

City life in the summer has its perks—nightclubs open to the crack of dawn, 2 a.m. pizza delivery, and dining at rooftop restaurants as the glimmering skyline winks. Albeit, it has its displeasures too: the crowded streets, the drilling overtones of perennial construction, and steamy, congested apartments—to name a few. It seems impossible to escape sometimes, and maybe it’s just us, but it’s also the time of year when we become rankled at New Yorkers finding sanctuary in the Hamptons. Well, when we used to be rankled.  We’re going to let you in on a secret—Chicago actually has its own romantic and bucolic destination: Harbor Country, haphazardly labeled,  “The Hamptons of the Midwest.” Harbor Country is a region in Southwestern Michigan. It’s a favored weekend getaway destination for those looking to relish in a tranquil retreat with beaches, bed and breakfasts, and wineries. 

The Hamptons of the Midwest: Picturesque Towns Only 1 Hour From Chicago

The City of Chicago has everything from thrift stores filled with vintage treasures to sprawling malls and ritzy retail boutiques offering the planet’s most sought-after upscale brands. When it comes to the latter, one towards the very zenith of this category is the Spanish luxury fashion brand, Balenciaga, founded over 100 years ago by couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga. Frequently in the spotlight for its hair-raisingly high prices, the brand boasts an illustrious history in the fashion world and has now, for the very first time, branched out to Chicago. This week Balenciaga opened a 6,700-square-foot store at 15 East Oak Street in the prestigious Gold Coast shopping district.

Balenciaga Just Opened Its First Chicago Store

Dinos Alive Exhibit: An Immersive Experience is open throughout the spring season in Chicago and you won’t want to miss out! Located on 2367 Logan Blvd, at the Exhibition Hub Art Center, the experience invites you to adventure back in time. Over 80 life-like, animatronic dinosaurs are waiting to guide you through the Age of Reptiles! Take a trip back in time to come face-to-face with the massive T-rex, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus and more. The experience is a combination of life-like dinosaurs and charging dinosaur holograms. There is also an unprecedented dive into the prehistoric oceans that allows you swim with serious sea giants! Dinos Alive is perfect for children and adults who want to explore the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. There is a “Budding Experts” where they can channel their inner paleontologist.  There is even an area where kids can ride their own dinosaur. Explore a Virtual Reality Experience that takes you on a tour through the prehistoric jungle as the infamous T. Rex chases behind you!.

This Stunning, Must-See Dinosaur Exhibit Is Finally Open In Chicago

Chicago’s dining scene is undergoing a transformation. A surge of new restaurants are offering innovative and an affordable multi-course tasting menu in Chicago. Among the world’s most celebrated restaurants, local spots are disrupting the traditional notion of upscale and extravagant dining experiences by making them more affordable for all Chicagoans. Located within the prestigious Michelin-starred restaurantEsmé, Bar Esmé offers an exclusive 3-course tasting menu. This unique culinary experience is inspired by the current tasting menu at Esmé, allowing guests to indulge in courses that mirror those available next door.  For those seeking an elevated dining experience, the option to enhance their meal with caviar or truffles is available. A 3-course spirit or cocktail pairing can also be added for an extra fee. With only 16 seats and a limited menu availability, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance to secure your spot at this exclusive dining destination. Address: 2200 N Clark St Suite B, Chicago, IL 60614

Looking For An Affordable Tasting Menu In Chicago? Here Are The Best Ones.

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With Chicago’s thriving gastronomy scene offering up everything from revered sushi restaurants to authentic taquerias, it is no surprise that some Chicago establishments often garner attention on a national scale. Occasionally we’ll even feature in global rankings, be it a Chicago pizzeria ranking among the best pizzerias in the world or a Chicago diner recognized as the home of one of the best burgers in the world. Now one of Chicago’s restaurant has been named in a competitive list of the best restaurants on the entire planet. Having recently been awarded a third Michelin-star in November of 2023, Smyth, from Chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, was the restaurant named in this year’s The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list (in the 51-100 section).

One Chicago Restaurant Has Been Named In The World’s 100 Best Restaurants List

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I love coconut. I love coconut in blended drinks, savory dishes, sweet desserts... heck, I even like fresh coconut meat; but today, we are going to make an incredible homemade coconut cream pie. Sweet, creamy, and light. It's the perfect summer dessert! Don't let the ingredient list scare you off. It's really a snap to make. Here's what you'll need:

Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

Music Box Theatre, one of Chicago’s most iconic movie theaters, is getting a makeover later this year for its 95th birthday. The independent two-screen cinema located at 3733 N. Southport in Wrigleyville opened back in August of 1929 just months before The Great Depression. Since that day the historic movie theater has grown to become a cherished landmark and one of Chicago’s go-to venues for independent, foreign, and classic films. The many years of entertaining cinephiles have now “taken their toll on the space”, according to the Movie Box Theatre release, and it will consequently undergo around 3 weeks of facility upgrades later this summer which it has named the Music Box: Revive at 95 project. “As our birthday approaches, we’re embarking on a major revitalization of our main 740-seat auditorium, to keep the Music Box a community institution long into the future, announced Music Box Theatre this week. “Have no fear…we might be getting some work done, but we’ll still be the same Music Box you know and love.”

Music Box Theatre To Undergo Major Renovation For Its 95th Anniversary

Chicago might have a blockbuster lineup of music festivals and neighborhood street parties coming thick and fast this summer but this weekend a truly iconic Chicago party is about to take place. Underground events company Redline is hosting a one-off rave this coming Saturday inside a 6-car CTA train taking guests around Chicago while 3 DJs send their tunes through the world’s most powerful portable Bluetooth speaker. Named “The Redline Express”, the CTA rave train will take guests on a musical journey on the Brown Line from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.  on Saturday, June 15th. Split into 2 ticketed slots, the train starts at Kimball Station on the Brown Line, going down into the downset inset, periodically stopping at the Washington & Wells Station” according to the Redline Express event page.

The First-Ever CTA Train Rave To Take Place This Saturday

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Umaga Bakehouse Brings The Sweetness Of The Philippines To Chicago

Umaga Bakehouse, a recent addition to Chicago’s culinary landscape, offers a unique twist on the traditional Filipino bakery experience. This vibrant establishment, serving a variety of...

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