Apr 8, 2025 | Event Styling and Planning, General, Personal
Easter Traditions: Special Recipe & Decor Tips Easter has always been a cherished time, filled with traditions that bring warmth and joy. Reflecting on past celebrations, I am reminded of the simple pleasures that make this holiday so special—gathering with loved...
Oct 24, 2024 | General, Hospitality, Personal
In a recent episode of The Dining Table podcast with David Manilow, I had the pleasure of discussing what it means to lead Gene & Georgetti, Chicago’s oldest steakhouse, into the future. Founded by my grandfather, Gene Michelotti, in 1941, this iconic restaurant...
Aug 21, 2024 | General, Hospitality, Personal, Press
As I’ve been saying all week—and now I want to share with all of you—I firmly believe that a city thrives when its people come together to support restaurants, the arts, hotels, tourism, and local businesses. This week, with the Democratic National Convention in town,...
Dec 20, 2023 | General, Personal
As an event and wedding planner/producer, restaurant owner, and overall human I feel that it is a duty and vitally important to never lose my sense of wonder. Imagination brings creativity and fun to every celebration I am fortunate enough to bring to life, and it...
Dec 1, 2023 | General, Health and Wellness, Personal
As the last leaves of autumn give way to the crisp breeze of early winter, December 1st arrives, marking the unofficial start of the holiday season. Well for most anyway – here in Chicago winter arrived a few weeks back! And the city is aglow with beautiful...
Aug 20, 2023 | General, Personal
Today was a ”take stock” kind of day. Have you ever had one of those? Like when life goes all the directions except the one it’s supposed to and there is a resounding chorus of WTF in your head? This has been my week. A few things I know in my almost 45 years on a day...