From free trade coffee to locally grown produce, the North Shore offers diverse options for organic dining. My Private Chef Chef Christopher Tong offers North Shore residents the luxury of enjoying a gourmet meal while dining in your own home. My Private Chef's upscale private dinner service provides its clients with a customized dinner menu and authentic, themed dinners, prepared entirely in your kitchen, that capture the special flavors of the season. Since organic dining has become much more mainstream over the past few years, My Private Chef readily offers organic, vegetarian, vegan...

Tea is about culture, luxury, health and taste. The lovely and timeless tradition of taking tea is one of my favorite rituals. [...]

When I travel, collecting treasures from local flea markets, antique stores and shops keeps my passion for adventure as close as my kitchen shelves. There are so many gorgeous cups, glasses, teapots, petite plates, tea trays and the like–it makes throwing a tea party as fun as it sounds. It is great fun for both young and old–and is just as timeless as taking tea itself.

While you can find teas at local shops, groceries and markets, my favorite...

Chicago magazine, the chronicle of all things relevant and exciting in the windy city, has interviewed our own Chef Chris Tong of My Private Chef. My Private Chef was selected as one of the luxury services to be featured in the article, "63 Ways to Pamper Yourself." This is well deserved recognition of My Private Chef's growing popularity. Chef Tong is gaining a reputation for providing delicious gourmet fare, prepared to dazzle the eye and the appetite, and backed by flawless personal service. Pick up a copy on the newsstands today!