Yvonne Pulido

Valiano at Pelago? Grazie mille!

November 21, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

Italian’s sure know how to treat you like family. With their affectionate kiss on the cheek greetings, to their animated conversations, just toss in handmade delicious pasta and refreshing wine, that’s what the Piccini family […]

May the Force of the Magic Parlour Be with You

November 7, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

Magic, an ancient art, has a way of both delightfully blowing your mind and creating skeptical thought chains that perplex and mystify, defying reality before your very eyes. You love the shocking surprises and hate […]

Celebrate like it’s 1978! Morton’s withstands the Taste of Time, earning the Gold Standard

November 2, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

41 years ago, a pair formed over their love of a “million dollar burger” founding Morton’s The Steakhouse’s first location in Chicago. Across the country, on the west coast that same year, Napa Valley became […]

Water of Life for All!- Whiskey Festival at the Beach review

September 24, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

In Irish gaelic, whiskey is called “uisce beatha” which means ‘water of life’. Whiskey Festival at the beach commanded a generous celebration of whiskey, or ‘water of life’ where participants drank, connected, and became livelier […]

Freaky Friday’s Full Moon Wine Fest review – Wine, Trees and Water

September 16, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

Consuming wine in moderate amounts is linked to a lower risk of heart disease. Specifically, red wine contains resveratrol, an ingredient that has potential heart healthy benefits. White wine boasts brain boosting powers as well […]

Goldroom Interview – The Lake sets the Chicago Scene

August 29, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

Watching the skyline fade away while soft waves rock all around the boat, smooth dance music reverberating, creating relaxing vibes is the best way to layer healthy habit formation and partake in some self-care. No […]

I scream, You Scream, We all Scream, GELATO!

August 20, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

When in Rome, one must get gelato! There, the quintessential gelato shop is the Old Bridge. Here, for an authentic gelato experience in Chicago, the Gelato Festival scoops out the best frozen sweets. According to […]

Yuna Thrills Chicago!

July 22, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

Malaysian R&B singer/ songwriter Yuna stormed Chicago with a commanding and energetic show as the crowd cheered their love for her in between each song. Delivering an electric performance from her fourth album, Rouge, an […]

Synchronicity live!- Chicago Chamber Choir’s All-Night Vigil review

May 13, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

Daniel Pink discusses the physiological benefits of choral singing in his book, When (Cannongate, 2018): “The research on the benefits of singing in groups is stunning. Choral singing calms heart rates and boosts endorphin levels. […]

A & A’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Review – Outstanding

May 12, 2019 Yvonne Pulido 0

Entering the 10-story Fine Arts Chicago landmark, soft yellow lighting fills the auditorium, against a sea of red seats, an adorned ceiling looms overhead, as many spectators excitedly wait for the curtains to part while […]