Rooftop Grasses

This past week we got to pick the brains of some of the great horticulturalists over at Fiore Nursery & Landscape Supply in Chicago, IL.  We are so grateful to Emily Stuart, of Fiore, for sharing some of her favorite grasses to use in roof deck landscapes as well as …

Kalamazoo’s Chicago Showroom

This past week, our team had the privilege of being invited to Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s Showroom located in Chicago’s West Loop.  Their space, which they remodeled about a year ago, is all kinds of awesome!  They fired up the grills for us and cooked up some incredible recipes. The overall …

King of the Roof Deck – Big Apple vs. The Windy City

There has been an ongoing debate between New Yorkers and Chicagoans over the years concerning whose Pizza reins Supreme… Which is interesting and all, but pizza is pizza.  And the truth is, in either city, you have thousands of options with hundreds of different styles.  So it gets muddy. But …

Top 5 Roof Decks in Chicago — Memorial Day 2016

Whether you are visiting Chicago for the holiday weekend or having friends or family visiting, the best way to experience Memorial Day weekend in Chicago is to find a great roof deck, plant yourself and enjoy some good drinks, great food, and hopefully a spectacular view!  Below is the list …

Summer Recipes For Your Big Green Egg

If you own a Big Green Egg, then we don’t have to tell you that you can do a whole lot more than throw some brats on the grill.  The Big Green Egg allows you to bake, smoke, roast, or grill pretty much any meal to perfection!  But even with …