DJ A Cup at Paris Club

I snapped a few quick frames of a beautiful DJ at Paris Club. Gracious and talented, she made for a great subject. DJ A Cup is half of the Chicago electric group Moneypenny - check her out here.

Chicago Blizzard 2011

The snow came and went. We stood on Lake Shore Drive. We tromped around and had a lot of fun. Enjoy.

Paris Club food photography

As much as I LOVE shooting people and events, it is also exhilarating to being surrounded by beautiful food. There's so much to work with and fun to be in control of the aesthetic. Today I shot some promotional photos for Paris Club. The food here is beautiful, thoughtful and delicious. See for yourself:



Charcuterie board for two: pâtés, terrines and saucissons.






Tuna tartare française.

Black bass amandine

Escargot bourbuignonne with puff pastry

Scallops and sea urchin with lime and jalapeño

Mussels with white wine and herbs.

Paris Club Soft Open

Paris Club is almost ready to open its doors for everyone, but first the staff does a few practice parties for friends and family. They gather feedback from the guests and iron out any last minute changes before the big reveal on February 9. The whole restaurant smelled like melted butter and herbs, and it was easy to feel hungry. The crowd was at ease and enjoying themselves, sipping French wine and watching their food arrive hot from the kitchen. If you're looking for a great new Chicago restaurant to try, don't hesitate to drop by — it's an amazing space with a fantastic menu.

Preparing for the Blizzard

Happy winter! I'm excited to watch the blizzard develop from the comfort of my kitchen today. I stocked up on groceries before the storm hit, and tonight I'm making slow roasted beef short ribs. For the recipe, visit The Pioneer Woman Cooks. I can only guess how delicious these are going to be in a couple hours, when they're dripping off the bone.





Everyone, stay safe and warm! And if you're in a rut about what to eat tonight, come over.