Isabelli Partners

Modern media relations runs on responsiveness.

The question isn’t always: “Do we have a good story?” It’s: “Are we ready when the opportunity appears?”
Speed isn’t urgency — it’s competitive advantage.

New blog is up: Speed is Strategy (link in bio)

Patio season has officially entered the chat. 🌿🍹

is leaning all the way into summer with a fresh lineup of reasons to get to Avondale: New wood-fired seasonal dishes, the return of happy hour, chef-driven sandwich collaborations and Father’s Day brunch specials dad’s gonna love.

Think frozen cocktails on the patio, greenhouse-powered plates from Chef-Partner like wood-fired summer vegetables, Red Crab Pierogies, Truffled Cashew-io e Pepe Bucatini and the kind of seasonal cooking that makes Chicago summer feel like a reward for surviving February.

Also on deck: Eden’s Sandwich Series continues with a bonkers summer lineup featuring Chef Rishi Kumar, Steve Freeman, Tony Mantuano and Paul Virant, with a portion of proceeds from June’s sandwich benefiting No Kid Hungry Chicago.

Happy hour runs Wednesday through Friday from 5–6PM. Patio strongly encouraged.

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A meaningful milestone for Isabelli Partners. 💜

Fifteen years ago, was our very first client. Today, we are proud to be working together once again — supporting both downtown Chicago and the stunning new Oak Brook location.

The Purple Pig is exactly the kind of restaurant story we love to tell: Soulful, spirited, generous and rooted in a true point of view.

Grateful to be part of this next chapter with Tony and Cathy Mantuano, Marianna Bannos, Tom Shubalis, Chris Kotte and the entire Purple Pig team.

Here’s to enduring relationships and restaurants with stories worth telling.

To the moms, the grandmothers, the stepmoms, the dog moms, the soon-to-be moms, the chosen family moms and the mother figures who show up with love day after day—we’re celebrating you today. 💐

Whether you’re planning brunch, dinner, dessert, or a well-deserved spa day, these are some of our favorite places to gather, toast and make Mom feel special.

From iconic Chicago institutions to design-forward dining rooms and neighborhood favorites, there’s something for every kind of celebration this Mother’s Day.

Here’s to the women who nurture, guide, support and somehow make it all look effortless. 🥂

A new culinary chapter begins at two leading Chicago hotels.

Dreamweaver Hotels announces David Danielson as Vice President of Food & Beverage overseeing Hotel EMC2 and theWit Chicago, alongside Armando Diaz as Executive Chef of theWit. Together, they bring decades of world-class hospitality experience and a shared commitment to elevated guest experiences across both award-winning properties and their restaurants, including the Albert, ROOF on theWit, and State and Lake Chicago Tavern.

Stay tuned as this dynamic duo bring their culinary expressions to life!

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Same legendary stack. Brand new view. Laguna Beach, meet a Chicago icon. 🌈🍦

The Original Rainbow Cone - celebrating 100 years of magic - is bringing its iconic five-slice magic to the California coast, just in time for sunset strolls and something sweet at the beach.

Spotted by (we love a good scoop!), and one to add to your must-visit list.

#1 on the list—and another standout right alongside it. ✨

Congratulations to The Barn Steakhouse and LeTour, both named among Modern Luxury’s Best Restaurants in Evanston.

From steakhouse excellence to globally inspired bistro fare, Amy Morton continues to define dining on the North Shore—one standout concept at a time.

The best travel stories start with a great city—and the right hotel.💚

Loved seeing theWit Chicago featured on The Points Guy as part of a Hilton Honors experience built around a weekend of college basketball, skyline views and a front-row seat to one of the city’s most iconic traditions—the Chicago River being dyed green.

From a light-filled lobby layered with art and energy, to rooms with sweeping river views, to rooftop moments at ROOF on theWit, it’s a stay that captures the city at its most vibrant.
Proof that when the right hotel meets the right weekend, the experience stays with you long after checkout.

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Now serving lunch at the Albert, the signature restaurant at Hotel EMC2 in the heart of Streeterville. ☀️

Designed to make the middle of the day feel a little more special, the Albert’s new lunch menu is perfect for business lunches, social outings, shopping breaks and any moment that calls for a beautiful setting and something delicious. Expect crispy spicy olives, baked shrimp with Calabrian butter, and crave-worthy pizzas, all enjoyed in a gorgeous, light-filled dining room or on a charming al fresco patio that will soon be in full bloom with seasonal florals.

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