Triple F - Fashion, Fitness, And Of Course Food

Chicago is getting back on track by moving to Phase 4 for COVID-19 shelter in place and restaurants reopening. Tune into hear what that means and how close we are to getting back to normal.

Ally, creator of Haute and Hungry. Founded in January of 2018, Haute and Hungry has become a platform to share, write, and create the things she is most passionate about with my readers. From fashion, fitness, sports, pop culture, to food (arguably the most important), Haute and Hungry continues to push out timely content to keep you up to date on jersey changes to the best taco places in Chicago. Based in Chicago, IL, she continues to venture out and expand her interests. Welcome to pretty much what the inside of her head looks like, a perfectly put together mess. Stay Haute! http://thehauteandhungry.com/ https://www.allysonmanzella.com/ @allymanzella

In this episode of Monday Munchies. We discuss the consequences of using food delivery apps for consumers and restaurants. It's not exactly supporting the businesses the way you image it would be supporting them.

What kind of foodie am I? I am the kind of foodie who convinces her friends that the very first thing we should do upon arriving in Milan is walk an hour to a very specific pasta shop to get some lunch before the shop closes. I have always been a foodie at heart, but have really explored my passion for food since moving to Madison five years ago. I believe there is no such thing as a bad form of a (cooked) potato and will never say no to a piece of blueberry pie. The reason I started Madison Foodie Finds is because I wanted to share the places and food that I love so much with others and thought a social media blog would be a great way to do it. The best way to contact me is via my Instagram account! People can feel free to DM me at @MadisonFoodieFinds

Ivy Kwan is a technical service engineer, but also a big time foodie. What started as a food diary for herself is now a public food adventure that you can join! She shares her foodscapades through Instagram as @igetcheesey. The name came to be when she realized that her M.O. was to be punny in every single post, in other words cheesy. Through sharing pictures of food, she hopes to be able to recommend places to go, to find new foodie friends, and to bring laughter. If you have any questions on where you should go next or need inspiration, go to her Instagram @igetcheesey.

Plain Spoke Cocktails Tom Dufek http://plainspokecocktails.com/ After two years of concept development and recipe testing, Tom Dufek launched Plain Spoke Cocktails in 2018. Combining quality spirits with simple, real ingredients like 100% citrus juices, their craft cocktails are canned without added preservatives or anything artificial. Plain Spoke offers high-quality, ready to drink cocktails outside of the bar, never sacrificing flavor for convenience. Why cans, you ask? Several reasons — they protect the product better, keep it fresher, they’re safer, more stackable, better for the environment, chill better and you can take them to more places. Whether the party is at a lake, backyard or in your favorite chair, Plain Spoke is there for you!

Sasha Nicole https://fiercemoderndesign.wixsite.com/sashanicole Your one stop shop of all your design needs. From architectural design to fashion design. I am here to help bring your vision to fruition, and step out in style. She is stepping up to make masks for people who need to protect themselves from COVID-19 / Corona virus! IG: @fierce_modern_designs

Quarantine Tips: * Keep a schedule * Get some fresh air * Move as much as you can * Laugh * Sugar and carbs are not a balanced diet Exercise Tips: 1. Exercise outdoors. 2. Exercise by yourself, with a friend, or in small groups of less than 10. 3. Engage in non-contact activities that allow spacing of 6 feet between participants. 4. Rethink recess. 5. Work on improving your general fitness. 6. Clean and disinfect any equipment you use alone or with others. 7. Exercise using your body weight. 8. Stay in touch with your fitness community online. 12 Steps to Self Care: * If it feels wrong, don’t do it * Say exactly what you mean * Dont be a people pleaser * Trust your instincts * Never speak bad about yourself * Never give up on your dreams * Dont be afraid to say no * Dont be afraid to say yes * Be kind to yourself * Let go of what you cant control * Stay away from drama and negativity * Love Awesome accounts to follow: Energy Healing: @arielzwang Yoga Tips: @lindsdicello & @helloiamjeff Workout Tips: @tr

Jessica Lardizabal is a school nurse, artist and model here in Chicago. A Superwoman of sorts, if you will. She’s very passionate about everything she does and loves pouring all her energy into her activities. If there was a term for a woman who is a Renaissance Man, that would be the best way to describe her. gothmilk@yahoo.com

Monday Munchies Episode 043: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South Park, Colorado. But I do love trying new restaurants and food. So enjoy: Butchers Tap - http://thebutcherstap.com/ Vintage Brewing - https://vintagebrewingcompany.com/ Half Shell - https://halfshellchicago.com/ Chengdu Impression - https://www.chengduimpression.com/ Piccolo Sogno - https://www.piccolosognorestaurant.com/

Victoria Ng is a full-time software engineer by day and a pageant mama by night. She participated in 8 pageants and ended up starting her own in 2018 called Miss Chinese Chicago. In 2019, she also started Asian Fashion Show Chicago, which featured a full lineup of Asian designers and models. Her vision is to give a platform to Asians in Chicago who are giving back to the community and showing that Asians have a voice at the table. Learn more about her at victoriamng.net or her social handles victoriang555. She can be reached at victoria@chi-awe.org! Learn more about our impact on the community here: https://www.chi-awe.org/community-impact Hear from some of the young women we've impacted: https://www.chi-awe.org/female-voices

Epicurean Chronicles We are a digital media and marketing agency specializing in social media, experiential marketing, and events focused on food, beverage, and hospitality. What first started as a blog chronicling food adventures, Epicurean Chronicles® has quickly evolved into a trusted voice and marketer in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. Our vision is to provide a fun, fresh, and authentic approach to telling a story, something that is hard to find in today’s market. We’re a diverse group of people who love what we do, do what we love, and get things done. Sit back and enjoy Chris's adventure in finding the best cheese curds in Wisconsin! Hi@epicureanchronicles.com https://blog.eatstreet.com/2019/10/29/best-curds-wisconsin-curd-nerd/

Monday Munchies Episode 042: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South Park, Colorado. But I do love trying new restaurants and food. So enjoy: Output Lounge - http://outputlounge.com/wps/ Riccardo Enoteca - http://riccardoenoteca.com/ Murray Bro’s Caddy - Shackhttps://mbcshack.com/ Little Bad Wolf - http://www.littlebadwolfchicago.com/ Trattoria Demi - https://trattoriademi.com/ Pilot Project - https://www.pilotprojectbrewing.com/ Sunset Pho - https://www.sunsetphocaffe.com/ Tanners - http://www.tannersbarandgrill.com/ Laurel - http://www.thelaureltavern.com/ Paul’s Pel’meni - https://paulspelmenimadison.com/39592

Sara https://theblondebliss.com/ A blogger, fashion editor, hat designer, and entrepreneur, sharing her life and love for fashion. Sara always wears a hat if possible, because this is a statement piece with which she expresses herself, plus the fact that every hat she wears is designed and made by her! She’s trying to share her love for life because nowadays we often search for things that we already have, but don’t seem to see or appreciate them enough. Her goal is to create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that looks good on the outside. Everything she does, she does with her heart!

Sana Fatema Sew By Sana @SewBySana IG caprizone7@gmail.com Sana Fatema of SewBySana is a fashion designer here in Chicago. Her brilliances comes from how she handmakes every piece that can fit multiple body shapes and sizes, is simple, yet elegant. She’s taking the fashion industry’s stance on sustainability by storm with her garments!

Julianna Bautista is a Fashion Show, Event, and Photoshoot Producer. Her journey through the fashion industry has included producing her classmates fashion shows senior year of college to becoming Executive Producer to Project Runway Season 13 /Project Runway All-Star Season 2’s Kini Zamora that following summer. Born and raised in the East Bay of San Francisco, California, she discusses her time in Hawai’i, her new home here in Chicago and the ups, downs, and in-between of a producing a fashion show and of course life. blackboot.julianna@gmail.com

ReyesMorenoDesigns @ReyesMorenoDesigns David Moreno was born and raised in Chicago’s Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods. David has been designing and actively involved in fashion since about the age of 7. He enjoyed sketching and learned sewing skills from his mother, Amparo Gonzalez, who became the head seamstress in 1982 for The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago. At an early age he was exposed to a variety of fashions, from the company’s costumes that involved authentic and colorful wardrobe to the modern high fashion that was in style at that time. David also engaged in fanatically watching Mexican “novelas” typically known as soap operas. He cared little for the storyline, but instead paid close attention at what the actresses wore during each episode. On September 4 2011, David happily married Rafael Reyes. Rafael was born in La Piedad, Michoacán, Mexico. Rafael is a creative and self-motivated individual. He is an admirable hard worker with a positive perspective on life who never sees a

Windy City Cosmo Amanda Elliott Windycitycosmo@gmail.com https://windycitycosmo.com/ Welcome to Windy City Cosmo, a lifestyle blog that looks at city life in an artistic light. Amanda Elliott seeks to draw connections and capture Chicago’s flare through ambiance, food, and conversations at professional and creative events. When she came to Chicago, she wanted to live the chic, cosmopolitan, Carrie Bradshaw-esque life that is totally possible in the city! So, she created Windy City Cosmo, to learn from women who are building their own business as Chicago female entrepreneurs, but also learn about adulting as a freelancer and growing in her career as a marketer through events at General Assembly, NextDoor, 1871 and conferences like TechWeek. She’s not looking to sip and dip at events (although sometimes it can be awkward), she really believes that meeting people in person is important, and she hopes to build connections whether it’s by finding new friends (because everyone tends to leave after a year or two),

Monday Munchies Episode 041: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South Park, Colorado. But I do love trying new restaurants and food. So enjoy: The Madison - https://eatatmadison.com/ Low Country - https://www.lowcountrychicago.com/lowcountry Summer house Santa Monica - https://www.summerhousesm.com/chicago/ Herb - https://www.herbrestaurant.com/

8 Hospitality Is… a restaurant, hospitality, development, and management company specializing in food and beverage marketing, branding, promotions, public relations, and operations. We see food and beverage as a lifestyle that is maintained through valuable experiences and mutually beneficial relationships with the community. https://www.8hospitality.com/