Kari Herrera

Kari Herrera is the creator of Chicagoings.com, Chicago’s indie city guide and blog. She often writes about the city’s points-of-interest as experienced by a local. She is a Social Media Marketing Manager and freelance writer. When she’s not working, Kari donates much of her time to the education of French-speaking immigrants in Chicago.

Your Last Chance at Tickets to Beyoncé’s Sold Out Show

Still searching for tickets to Beyoncé’s sold out show at Soldier Field?! AMEX x Uber got you! Here’s how to get two tickets and a free ride!

Things to Do: From Today till Memorial Day

Looking for the best way to spend your extended weekend? Here are a few ideas!

The 1 Thing You Must do this Week: From the Bottom to the Rooftop

When consumed al fresco, anything tastes better. Here is our pick for the best rooftops in Chicago, including some newbies alongside a few old favorites.

Who Loves Ya Baby: A Visual Tour of The Virgin Hotels Chicago ?

Find out why Chicago’s new hotel it-girl is one of my top three picks for business travel and staycations.

Bunches o’ Brunches: Chop in the South Loop

Chop Chicago: An inclusive steakhouse in the South Loop is serving brunch. Here’s what to expect and recommendations from drinks and appetizers, to entrees.

5 Things to do this Week (and Weekend) in Chicago

We’ve got our eye on these events this week.

This Nail Artist Gave Me the Exact Opposite of What I Asked for and I Kind of Like It

It takes me two hours to return from The Hundreds any given weekday during rush hour.…

Skincare 101: The Springtime General Primary Complexion

Proper skincare isn’t a “one routine fits all seasons” type of thing. Here are four steps to clearer skin, and a spring skin care routine that’s working for me.

5 Things to Do this Weekend…In Case You’re Open to Suggestions

Still mourning the Purple One? We’ve got something for you too…

First Visit: Dining with Strangers at Duck Duck Goat in the West Loop

Everything you need to know about the new restaurant from Stephanie Izard.

Bunches o’ Brunches: AMK Kitchen Bar in Bucktown

Like foie gras on a burger, or couture on a Kardashian, the entire menu is homey meets haute. The expected presented unexpectedly.

Things to Do in Chicago this Week (and Weekend): Purple Reign, Bacon, and Iris Apfel. It all just works.

Looking for something to do? We’ve got a few ideas!

PHOTOS: James Beard Awards Sneak Peek Soirée

Tickets sold like hot cakes! If you weren’t there, here’s what you missed from the James Beard Eats Week Sneak Peek Soiree — in 30 photos.

Things to do this Weekend SPECIAL EDITION: A List of Prince Tributes in Chicago

Chicago loves Prince! Here’s a concise list of all the Prince tributes in Chicago we’ve got our eyes on as we mourn the loss of a legend!

Bunches o’ Brunches: These Are the Best Chilaquiles I’ve Ever Had

I just had the best chilaquiles I’ve ever had in life and must now rethink everything I believe in.

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