Kinship

Kinship Marketing for winning businesses and artists in travel, food and culture. Kinship is an integrated marketing agency built for where the world is going.

We blend the best of Customer Relations—Public Relations—Social Media—and Influence Media for leaders in culture, food and travel. We talk last. We focus on ROI, data and a customer’s belonging. But most of all, we fight—fiercely—for the doers and makers who market with meaning.

05/05/2025

🛠 Brick & Mortar Chicago / Opening Summer 2025. Assemble flavor, serve Midwest pride piping hot.

Forged under Chefs Grant Achatz and Curtis Duffy, and bonded by foraged pine, Alain Uy and John Asbaty reunite to bring live-fire cooking to Lincoln Park.

05/01/2025

🛠 JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Hotel / Introducing: Se7en Waves Floating Sound Baths. Attach moonlight, insert serenity, float into building mode.

Rooted in J. Willard’s philosophy, JW Marriott Dallas Arts District assembles every detail with care—so guests can build a life of fulfillment, one experience and one restful moment at a time.

04/28/2025

🚇 Swissôtel Chicago. Luxury and just the right amount of Swiss charm—a first-class ride, no ticket required.

Designed by Harry Weese, this award-winning glass tower offers stunning city and lake views, luxury rooms and flawless European-style service—just steps from The Magnificent Mile.

04/25/2025

🚇 Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile. French elegance graces Chicago’s skyline... a little joie de vivre before your next landing.

At this property, life is magnifique—where modern luxury dances with French art de vivre, giving travelers a chic stage to indulge in and celebrate life’s pleasures, the French way.

04/23/2025

🚇 Hannah's Bretzel Chicago. Load up on German goodness—pretzels, über sandwiches and the ultimate bite on the go.

Named after founder Florian Pfahler’s daughter, Hannah, who was just three when the first bretzel was baked, this sandwich spot has served organic, healthy and nutritionally balanced handhelds since 2005.

04/21/2025

🚇 Rose Mary. Croatian comfort food with a Midwestern twist. Grab a burek and settle in for the journey.

Chef Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant offers rustic yet refined “Adriatic drinking food” in a boisterous space named after his grandmothers and the herb that ties it all together.

04/14/2025

🚇 Provaré. Where Italian passion and Creole soul ride side by side.

As seen on Gordon Ramsay’s “Food Stars,” this spot highlights fresh seafood, handmade pasta and bold spices—because we’re here for a good time, not a long time.

04/11/2025

🚇 Ambar Chicago. Dishin’ out Balkan warmth with every rich, savory spoonful from the Peninsula.

When Ivan Iričanin couldn’t find Balkan food in D.C., he opened Ambar to showcase the flavors of his homeland—now he’s bringing that vibrant cuisine to River North.

04/11/2025

🚇 Urbanbelly. Servin’ up Korean soul in every bite—dumplings, noodles and fusion flavors ahead.

Created by Chef Bill Kim and Yvonne Cádiz-Kim, the Chicago staple has blended the flavors of Korean heritage with the rich traditions of Puerto Rican cuisine for 15 years.

04/07/2025

🚇 The Dearborn. An Irish welcome in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Pour up a pint and enjoy the view.

Irish born, Chicago made—sisters Amy and Clodagh Lawless bring 40+ years of hospitality to the city, offering heartfelt service, scratch-made meals and a nod to the past.

04/04/2025

🚇 Casa Chi. Peru meets Japan in a perfect pour of sake-uvignon and more.

Chef Richard Sandoval’s cocktail-forward concept brings magic to The Magnificent Mile, featuring sizzling creations like the Mezcal Gibson and Japanese Pisco.

04/02/2025

🚇 Baar Baar Los Angeles. Where India’s flavors take a daring new route—butter chicken boarding on the left, dahi puri express on the right.

BAAR BAAR means “again and again”—and once you’ve tasted it, you’ll keep coming back. Chef Sujan Sarkar’s sister to the NYC original, the menu blends regional flavors with the lively spirit of a cocktail bar.

03/31/2025

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🍬 Il Ca****fo / Maritozzi. A Roman holiday awaits! Glide ahead one space on this dreamy, cream-filled cloud.

Named one of Bon Appétit Magazine’s “8 Must-Visit New Restaurants,” il Ca****fo is Chef Joe Flamm’s tribute to Rome, a city he loves—and plates beautifully.

03/28/2025

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🍬 The Good Sport / Fried Apple Hand Pies. Buttery, bistered and game-day ready! Take a shortcut to the next cinnamon-spiced pie stop.

Good players play the game. Great players change it. Charlottesville’s The Good Sport does both—one dessert at a time.

03/26/2025

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🍬 Kindling Chicago / Short Stack Cake. Sweet layers stack in your favor! Leap ahead two spaces as you savor every maple-soaked bite.

From bestselling cookbooks (“House of Vinegar,” “Noodlekids Cookbook”) to TV stardom (“Top Chef,” “Chopped”), James Beard Award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer fans the flames of culinary passion.

03/24/2025

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🍬 Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval / La Bomba. Boom! You’ve hit the ice cream, brownie debris and meringue jackpot! Skip ahead two spaces as this chocolate explosion takes you on a wild ride.

Inspired by his grandmother’s home-cooked meals and his father’s restaurant business, Chef Richard Sandoval charges ahead with bold Latin flavors and global influences, building a culinary empire from his roots in Mexico City.

03/21/2025

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🍬 Smyth / Melon + Garden Licorice. A melon meets garden-fresh licorice surprise! Hop to the next garden-themed stop on the board.

Chef John Shields’ three-MICHELIN-starred playground pairs the evolution of pristine ingredients with the promise of discovery.

03/19/2025

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🍬 Galit Restaurant / Caramel Chocolate Torte. Turkish coffee-kissed, brown buttery and hazelnut-studded—move ahead three spaces as this caramel delight fuels your journey.

Chef Zach Engel blends childhood memories of Israel with Andrés Clavero’s perspective, igniting a one-MICHELIN-starred menu that redefines Middle Eastern cuisine.

03/17/2025

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🍬 Sepia / White Sesame Mont Blanc. A mountain of flavor! Climb up two spaces on this nutty, cloud-like confection where miso butterscotch sponge, salted maple crème and a hint of persimmon converge.

Housed in an 1890 print shop, Sepia marries Chicago’s history with modern flair, where Art Nouveau design and Chef Andrew Zimmerman’s one-MICHELIN-starred cuisine are timelessly in sync.

03/14/2025

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🍬 Swadesi / Pistachio Croissant Wheel. Round and round you go! Spin forward three spaces on a flaky, nutty delight.

Swadesi brings a spicy twist to café culture with nitro masala chai, samosa-chaat croissants and more—where India meets pastry in the most delicious way.

03/13/2025

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🍬 Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago / 23-Layer Chocolate Cake. Layer upon layer of rich indulgence! Slow down and take an extra turn—this one’s worth savoring.

As the G.O.A.T would say, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” For over 30 years, his concepts have done just that, serving legendary experiences one plate at a time.

02/14/2025

Pomelos promise less pucker, more pop according to Farm Bar's Head Bartender Justin Young. (via Food & Wine)

02/12/2025

Westin Michigan Avenue, where love stories go the extra magnificent mile.

02/10/2025

The Kimpton Gray Hotel writes a new chapter with The Last Chapter Chicago, kicking off March’s Women’s History with a partnership.

02/08/2025

The magic of the Emerald Isle rolls the reel at the 26th Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival.

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