The One-Day Guide to Aventura
Unveiling the Charm of Aventura: A Blend of Laid-Back Vibes and Sophistication Aventura is a city that will heighten your senses. You’ll feel and smell the salt breezes from the nearby Atlantic Ocean, blowing in from adjacent Sunny Isles Beach, while traveling across the William-Lehman Causeway. It’s a South Florida city where majestic high-rises look […]
Pop Princess Victoria Justice on Her Native Florida
Victoria Justice, a multi-talented force in entertainment, has captivated audiences with her roles on screen and her vibrant musical presence. This interview delves into her world, exploring her deep connection to South Florida, the travel experiences that have shaped her, and the artistic passions that drive her creativity. From cherished hometown memories to life on […]
Discovering Chicago’s Hidden Gems: Beyond the Tourist Trail
Sure, the guidebooks can point out some of the best things to do in Chicago, but there’s a whole hidden side to the city beyond the touristy lure of Millennium Park and Navy Pier. So here you have it: secret Chicago restaurants, tours and attractions with locals-only flavor, from Kendall College’s test kitchen for rising chefs to Randolph Street […]
Satisfy Those Midnight Cravings in the City of Brotherly Love
When the city lights twinkle and the last show curtain falls, Philadelphia’s vibrant culinary scene doesn’t shut down. For night owls, post-event diners, or anyone with a sudden urge for a delicious bite, Philly offers a fantastic array of late-night dining options. Forget bland fast food; this city boasts everything from iconic cheesesteak joints to […]
Superior Sandwiches
Chicago’s food scene is famous for its Michelin-starred restaurants and deep-dish pizza, but a more casual culinary craze has taken over the city: the sandwich. From celebrity chefs to beloved local institutions, everyone is getting in on the act, crafting everything from luxurious lobster rolls to classic Italian beef. If you’re looking to sink your […]
True Blood’s Mariana Klaveno: From Farm Girl to Hollywood Vampire
An Interview with Actress Mariana Klaveno As Lorena, the seductive vampire in the award-winning HBO series True Blood, actress Mariana Klaveno has established both a cult following and mainstream Hollywood success in contrast to her dark role in the series—which culminated (or did it?) when Anna Paquin’s Sookie staked Lorena in a recent episode—Klaveno’s own […]
Glee’s Jessalyn Gilsig: From Montreal to Hollywood
An Interview with Actress Jessalyn Gilsig After graduating from McGill University in her native Montreal, Jessalyn Gilsig studied at Harvard’s prestigious American Repertory Theatre. Television, however, became the medium that would define her career—she’s worked on some of the most iconic shows of the last decade. One of Gilsig’s most memorable characters was the troubled […]
A Serious Man, a Ladies’ Man: An Interview with Simon Helberg
Simon Helberg on Acting and the Appeal of The Big Bang Theory Simon Helberg nails the character of Howard Wolowitz, a nerdy aerospace engineer who thinks he’s a ladies’ man, on CBS’s smash hit The Big Bang Theory. He’s a native Angeleno who studied at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and trained […]
An Interview with Dr. Dog: Founding Member Toby Leaman
Toby Leaman on Music, Philadelphia, and the Band’s Evolution Indie-rock band Dr. Dog has been a local musical fixture for more than a decade, and a player on the national music scene since a 2004 tour with My Morning Jacket. Here, founding member and bassist Toby Leaman talks about why he still calls West Philly […]
Playing With Fire
Hell’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay, and the Journey to London Whether or not you know how to cook depends on whose kitchen you’re in; when that kitchen belongs to Gordon Ramsay, well, it’s likely you don’t know how to cook. The world-renowned culinary god is as famous for his heavenly food preparations as he is infamous […]