by ChicagoAF | Apr 25, 2023 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
Throughout man’s history, wars have been fought over bread. After going to Aya Pastry out in West Town, I could see why. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with master pastry chef and business owner Aya Fukai and this felt special for a couple of reasons. For...
by ChicagoAF | Feb 13, 2023 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
Love is a strange and beautiful thing – and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner – what better way to celebrate than with something strange and beautiful from Andersonville’s legendary Woolly Mammoth. From unique taxidermy and meticulously preserved specimens,...
by ChicagoAF | Dec 12, 2022 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
With the holidays coming up, allow me to share what I consider to be one of the best holiday gifts you can give someone: a house plant! If the last few years have taught us anything, is that the small additions to a home can make a big impact on your quality of life....
by Steven Kowalski | Nov 1, 2022 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
Located at the corner of Randolph and Peoria in the West Loop, JP Graziano represents the old Chicago way of doing things: Show up, work hard, and provide a quality product. For nearly 100 years, that simple formula has paved the way for fourth-generation owner Jim...