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.

All Are Welcome: A Visual Tour of The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

This week, Chicagoings will review this hotel in all of its parts, including what some are calling the best and most exclusive bar in the city, Milk Room. Let’s get started with a tour.

A Definitive Ranking of the Best Burgers in Chicago

Here are the best burgers in Chicago, hands down, ranked in order.

About Face: How One Pimple Brought me Back to the Gym

Are you stressed? Is it showing up on your face? The Spa at Equinox saved this writer from a pimple-geddon.

A Chat with Chicago Nail Artist “Legs” About Invisibility and Gyros

This Chicago nail artist has come a long way from doing manicures for ramen.

First Date? Go Here. You’re Welcome.

Named one of the most romantic restaurants in America, here are 4 reasons why Geja’s Cafe is the perfect spot for your next first date.

11 Chicago Fashion Bloggers Who Slay All Day

Chicago may not be thought of as a fashion capital compared to greats like Paris and New York, but these fashion bloggers prove the Chi knows its way around an epaulet.

The Environment Called. It Wants You to Drive this Car.

Being called the “un-Prius”, Kia introduced the Niro — a cool looking kind-of-a-car and kind-of-an-SUV hybrid utility vehicle. Here’s what you should know.

Things to do in Chicago this Week

Because halftime is over and we need something else to look forward to. FREE MONTH…

Happy Hour: Warehouse is asking, “Are you not Entertained?!”

The Warehouse is unlike any pizzeria in Lincoln Park. Here’s why.

EXCLUSIVE: Hood Smoke’s New Music Video is the Best Thing to Happen Today

We’re thrilled today to exclusively feature Hood Smoke’s new video for the single “Alluring Bedlamite”.

Your Ultimate Guide to Chicago Restaurant Week 2016

Chicago Restaurant Week 2016 is worthy of its hoopla. Here is your ultimate guide to the event plus 21 of our favorite restaurants!

1OFF: 10 Thoughts I had While Reading Amandla Stenberg’s Interview by Solange Knowles

Here are 10 thoughts on the Amandla Stenberg interview with Solange Knowles.

Things to Do: From Today to MLK

Things to do in Chicago from today to MLK. This is the only guide you’ll need to stay busy through the long weekend!

Where to Find the Best Seafood Tacos in Chicago by Neighborhood

We’re a long way from Baja, California, but Chicago’s chefs are mastering the gospel of fish tacos with evangelical zeal.

More than Mimosas: 8 Brunch Cocktails Anyone Can Master

Perhaps you’ve been ordering the same mimosa since your very first brunch. Diversify your palate this weekend with this list of cocktails that go far beyond basic.

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