Author Archives: Mike Foran Public Relations

Sawbridge Studios recently stopped by WGN-9 News to share tablesetting tips and ideas, all part of their  Festival of Holiday Tablesettings which continues through  the end of the year. This special in-store holiday display highlights five themed tablescapes — including Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve — each using  basic foundation pieces from Sawbridge, teamed with inexpensive, easy to findContinue reading “Sawbridge Studios on WGN-9 News”

Lure Izakaya Pub continues captivating guests with Chef  Kee Chan’s  line-up of Asian-fused small plates, signature cocktails, Midnight Kitchen Menu,  newly-launched weekend brunch…and now a coveted spot on Time Out Chicago’s just-released “100 Best Things” list.   Since its spring opening,  Chan delivers big-time on his mission to better acquaint Chicagoans with the Japanese tradition of Izakaya. Much like tapas, whichContinue reading “Lure Lands Spot on TOC “Best Things” List”

Long time go-to Chicago designer Bill Bruss celebrates the opening of his newly-located DESIGN, INC. home furnishings and accessories boutique with a Simply Red Holiday Open House Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 18. Following a successful 7-year run in the River West area,  Bruss has  moved his red-hot store to expanded, all-new headquarters smack-dab in the center of Chicago’s booming Grand Avenue Design District.  Design, Inc.’s new location showcases Bill’s  latest discoveries in furnishings,Continue reading “Red Alert: Design, Inc. Unveils All-New Location”

Husband/wife designers Larry and Nancy Buechley have a history of bending rules. From their studio in a remote area of  New Mexico, the duo have been twisting conventional logic for decades. The results of the artists turned self-taught furniture makers are dramatic twisting, turning masterpieces with impossible flowing lines. “We use our artist minds to create movement as the pieces twist and turn through 3-Continue reading “Husband-Wife Design Team Bend the Rules”

Hungry Monkey Baking Company featured on ABC-7’s Hungry Hound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqYP4XK_5TE

Chicago’s go-to men’s custom clothier Nicholas Joseph takes style to lofty new heights, as they ready to open a pop-up location 24-stories above the bustling streets of Chicago’s Loop. Beginning within days, the  River North-based Nicholas Joseph (300 West Grand) sets-up its signature collection of custom-tailored suits, shirts and accessories designed for today’s urban male, within the clubby-contemporary confines ofContinue reading “Clothier Nicholas Joseph to Open Penthouse Pop-Up”

Not sure what to do with that impulsively-purchased kimono hanging in the back of your closet? It might be time to release your inner Geisha. As part of  an on-going series of special theme nights, Lure Izakaya Pub chef/owner Kee Chan and his envelope-pushing staff  are   hosting “GEISHA NIGHT” at the popular Japanese gastropub. All kimono-clad (or GeishaContinue reading “Get Your Geisha On”

The 6th  Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Crafts Show, the largest of its kind in the Midwest, roars into The Garage of the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, beginning Friday September 30 through Sunday, October 2. This renowned 3-day show features handcrafted furniture, furnishings, fine art and crafts for sale, order or commission from over 75 top exhibitorsContinue reading “6th Annual Fine Furnishings Show”

Hungry Monkey Baking Company Chief Baking Officer Cindy Kienzle shares secrets of her sweet success with NBC-5 Chicago.