Chicago

If you’re gonna be in Chicago this winter, here are a couple things I’ve done with friends recently and are totally worth checking out:

Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues
329 N. Dearborn Street
If you've never sung a Negro Spiritual, this is the place to go! The energy is great and you'll eat the best waffles you've ever had.

Noel Coward’s Private Lives at Navy Pier
Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater
This 1930 play is Coward at his witty best. This Chicago Shakespeare Company production is high quality and the actors do the play great justice.

Teavana
835 North Michigan Avenue
The Apple Store of teas! Stop by and get free samples of a bunch of teas or just smell the store for some free aroma-therapy.