Habitat Corporate Suites Network

Habitat Corporate Suites has a “Pad” for You

HabitatCSN — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:21:36 +0000

When you stay with Habitat, our VP of Operations, Jim Drass, puts the latest technology in your suite. Now we’re putting it in your hands: We’re giving away a new Apple iPad to one of our lucky fans. ‘Like’ us on Facebook to help us reach 1,000 fans and you’ll be entered to win. Why [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Navigating The Chicago Art Scene

HabitatCSN — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:08:43 +0000

Calling all beret-wearers! It’s time to get artsy-fartsy You know those depressingly bland reproductions of dull landscape paintings in doctors’ offices? Yeah, that’s not art. Allow the cultural mecca of Chicago to introduce you to what fine art is actually supposed to be. Hint: it does not include stuffy waiting rooms or filling out paperwork [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Eat Green for Earth Day

HabitatCSN — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:55:28 +0000

It’s easy (and delicious) being green Reduce, reuse, recycle… eat? Oh yeah, you read that right. Go ahead and spread some eco-friendliness on Earth Day this coming Sunday, April 22 by chowing down. Chicago has plenty of great options for sustainable, organic, earth-friendly eateries in which to do that. What a beautiful word it is [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

HabitatCSN — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:10:31 +0000

Luck of the Irish not needed for a stellar St. Paddy’s Didn’t you know? Saint Patrick was quite the party animal. Well, maybe not, but we’re not in any hurry to find out why March 17th has turned into such a widespread celebratory affair. Whether your ancestry traces back to Ireland or not, Chicago has [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Where To Find Authentic Chicago Blues

HabitatCSN — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:06:20 +0000

What better place to sing away your blues than Sweet Home, Chicago? You really think we’re going to let you skip out on this one? Home to an endless list of musical legends, Chicago is the blues capital of the world; you’ve got to get yourself to a blues club. Ever heard of a guy [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Where To Catch Comedy

HabitatCSN — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:11:04 +0000

No funny business here– Chicago locals are serious about comedy Chicago has a long legacy of laughter. It’s common knowledge that this city has the best improv and sketch comedy in the game. Not buying it? Ask “Saturday Night Live;” way more than a couple of their legendary players have Windy City roots. It’s okay [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Where To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

HabitatCSN — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:54:52 +0000

Remind yourself why you love love (hint: unlimited champagne and chocolate fountains) Valentine’s Day. It can be a tender subject. But don‘t be fooled, it’s not solely for the star-crossed couple at the candlelit table for two: it’s for the foodie, the animal lover, the science nerd, the fitness guru. In Chicago, the V-Day events [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Where To Go For a Movie Night

HabitatCSN — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:16:18 +0000

There’s a reason Netflix hasn’t taken over the world. The moment a movie theater lowers the house lights will always beat hitting “play” on your DVD player remote. Take some inspiration from the Jan. 20th kickoff of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, and try out some of Chicago’s more memorable movie-watching venues. Put your iPhone on vibrate and get cozy.

Livin’ La Vida Local: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With Trendy Local Treats

HabitatCSN — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:17:16 +0000

What beats a city where cupcakes and doughnuts are en vogue? Your arsenal of holiday sweets has just run dry. Luckily, Chicago is prepared for this sort of emergency. You’re in the place where locals prefer trends to come in a sugary form. With options from cakes that double as art to cookies that double [...]

Livin’ La Vida Local: Getting Around Wicker Park and Bucktown

HabitatCSN — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:44:17 +0000

Draw, sculpt and paint the town red, you trendy traveler We’ve shown you around Wrigleyville in the past, and you survived. That deserves a sincere congratulations. Now it’s safe to trade in your baseball hat and experience Wicker Park and Bucktown. The Bucktown neighborhood is located southwest of Wrigleyville and northwest of the Loop with [...]