As fans and owners of luxury brand vehicles, it is always amusing to see cops in precarious situations, especially when those situations are self-inflicted! Why, you ask? Because exotic and luxury car rentals are pulled with serious frequency compared to standard cars. Follow link for more on the most ticketed cars!
“Slow down, the cop hides behind this sign”. My first thought upon seeing this funny cop photo was curiosity as to if cops troll the Internet and find these sorts of pics entertaining. I would like to think so! I also wonder if the photo is authentic, if so the officer must have a personality and sense of humor-very cool.
The next three shots illustrate that in China, even law officers are not above the law! This is made quite apparent by the patrol car stylishly fitted with a boot. This could only be made funnier had it been one of the luxury Korean police cars!
Last but certainly not least, this officer clearly did not notice the hard working people paving the roadways. Embarrassing does not even begin to cover this; I recommend a refresher course in driver’s education before the cement dries.
Where is the best steak in Chicago? This is a question that will be raised until the end of time and will never have a definitive answer until the end of time as well. Everyone has their opinion on the matter and there are so many great options that even Imagine Lifestyles cannot come to an agreement on which is our favorite. However, we will attempt to pick out five of our favorites and at least try and narrow down the choices for best steak in Chicago.
1. Erie Café
2. Smith and Wollensky
3. The Palm
4. David Burke Primehouse
5. Keefer’s
1.) Erie Café (536 W. Erie) If you are looking for a little different style of Chicago steakhouse this is the place for you. Located far away from the noise and chaos of Rush Street the Erie Café is set off the beaten path in a residential neighborhood. Once inside, there is nothing swanky either. Erie Café is just an old school restaurant with amazing food. Since 1995, Erie Café has been dishing out some of Chicago’s best steaks. Not sure what to order, we recommend the T-bone with a side of Potatoes Erie. Sometimes you may spot a exotic car or two some of which are from fleets of Chicago exotic rental car companies.
Miami’s nightlife is known worldwide for its extravagance, exclusiveness, and extreme excitement. It is impossible to say exactly what the best hotspots are, as they are consistently shifting.
Yes, much like Los Angeles, there seems to be a new “it” club weekly in the Miami nightlife scene. Just like luxury rental cars, there is a desire to try the next best thing in the club scene, yet there are still Miami clubs that remain list-toppers through it all, like the following, who offer something for all tastes:
• The Wall at W Hotel South Beach
• LIV at Fontainebleau Hotel South Beach
• The Florida Room, Delano Hotel South Beach
• Abraxas South Beach
• Bongo’s Cuban Café, Owned by Gloria Estefan
The Wall, W Hotel. Located inside the new W Hotel South Beach luxury hotel, this steamy Miami nightclub is still a must on many a celeb’s list of faves. Some of the best DJ’s from around the country provide pulse-racing entertainment for partygoers and guests of this Oceanfront luxury hotel. Note that the majority of the music throbbing from the speakers is hip-hop, and while the attire is causal, the labels are definitely designer. An exotic or luxury rental car is recommended for this see and be seen club, and prepare to be judged!
When you want to play like a high-roller, luxury toys are where it’s at! A customized luxury golf cart can amplify even the typically classic game of golf. Imagine sliding from behind the wheel of your Porsche or luxury rental car, and into a fun Porsche golf cart for your next nine holes! Here are some of the most fun luxury golf carts:
Many people are satisfied with driving or renting a standard car from a top-rated automaker, but others crave the experience and image only an exotic car or luxury car rental can provide. Before making the big decision, it is important to consider the hidden costs of owning a luxury car, as you may prefer to rent one!
Among the top 5 hidden costs of owning a luxury car are:
Higher taxes. When you own a luxury car, you will incur not only the steep initial cost of purchase, but get slapped with a large sales tax. This is because the sales tax is the same for any vehicle purchase, and measured by a percentage of the vehicle’s price tag, which will be astronomically higher for a luxury car. Before investing, you may want to consider how much cheaper it will be to simply indulge in a luxury rental car on special occasions.
Insurance costs and risks. While sales tax is the same percentage for standard and luxury cars, insurance rates differ. Exotic and luxury cars come with a higher insurable risk, and insurance companies bill accordingly. Before you buy that Lamborghini, Ferrari or Aston Martin, check with your insurance agent to find out how much your monthly insurance bill will jump, you may be astounded. A properly insured Ferrari F430 rental is less of a headache should you have a fender-bender…or end up in a situation like the photo to the right! One accident to your luxury car decreases the resale value grately.
Next time you are in the mood for a great burger in the Windy City look no further than the following five burger joints. For all the meat lovers out there the following five spots serve up mouth-watering burgers served with all the fixings. Whatever style burger you prefer rest assured you will find it here. I gaurantee that after you load up on some of these burgers you are not going to feel like you cannot fit into one of our exotic cars from of our fleet of Chicago exotic rental cars.
1. Rockit
2. DMK Burger Bar
3. Billy Goat Tavern
4. M Burger
5. Kuma’s Corner
1. Rockit (22 W. Hubbard and 3700 N. Clark) Serving up their classic Rockit Burger, voted best in America by Good Morning America, Rockit has one of the best burgers in the city hands down. If you want to step outside the box a little bit try Rockit’s Lobster Burger. Loaded with lobster, shrimp, avocado, and lemon crème freche this burger is not your everyday lunch item. Both Chicago locations are constantly drawing rave reviews from food critics so head out to Rockit and try one for yourself.
2. DMK Burger Bar (2954 N. Sheffield) Offering up 9 burgers that are 100% not found on any other menu in Chicago, DMK creates some of the most unique burgers you can find in Chicago. Ever seen a burger in Chicago loaded with pastrami, French Gruyere, sauerkraut, and remoulade? If you are not a huge red meat fan substitute any of the classic burgers with a turkey burger or Portobello burger instead. They also offer some unique lamb and veggie burgers as well. Imagine Lifestyles favorite is the number 1 with a fried egg added on for a buck. You really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here and they have some of the best fries around as well.
3. Billy Goat Tavern (7 Chicago Locations) Founded in 1934, this Chicago mainstay has been serving up some of the best burgers since long before any of us were born. The tavern was originally purchased for $205 and looking back it seems this was a very fine investment even if that was a lot of money back in those days. Do not expect any gourmet turkey burgers with avocado and sprouts at the Billy Goat. Think greasy diner style burgers that satisfy your appetite and make you want to head straight for the couch.
Over the past 5-10 years Chicago has slowly become a city with a culinary reputation as one of the best places to eat in the United States. Much like New York, chefs in Chicago have been pushing the envelope and thinking outside the box for sometime and have been very successful in most of their attempts. In recent years, the popularity of sushi in the United States has grown tremendously as well. Obviously many Chicago chefs jumped on board with this new trend and below Imagine Lifestyles has listed the top 5 places in Chicago to eat sushi.
1. Kamehachi
2. Coast Sushi Bar
3. Japonais
4. Mirai Sushi
5. OYSY Japanese Sushi
1. Kamehachi (5 Different Locations) Any sushi lover in Chicago has probably at least seen or heard of this local favorite. With locations downtown, in Old Town, and in Northbrook you have plenty of options for where to dine. My personal favorite is the Old Town location, sitting downstairs, where you can watch your meals being prepared. Whatever location you choose make sure to try a Chicago Crazy Roll, a delicious combination of fish and vegetables that will melt in your mouth.
2. Coast Sushi Bar (2045 N. Damen) Bucktown might be better known for sports bars and boutiques but there is a very popular Sushi restaurant scattered in amongst the clutter and action of Damen Street. Known for using some of the freshest local ingredients and pieces of fish, guests will love the sashimi or rolls that come flying out of the kitchen. The BYOB option allows college kids on a tight budget and business executives to enjoy some fine wines of their liking without breaking the bank as well.
3. Japonais (600 W. Chicago) Although this restaurant is not only located in Chicago, Japonais is probably the most talked about Sushi restaurant amongst foodies. Whether it is because of the Conde Nast rankings, the celebrity sightings, or just the awesome décor of the space itself Japonais is the place to go for good sushi and a happening social scene. In order to guarantee yourself a table on a busy Friday night here, check out Imagine Lifestyles Chicago and their fleet of exotic rental cars and arrive in style just like the celebrities you might be dining next to.
4. Mirai Sushi (2020 W. Division) Bucktown sneaks in one more well-renowned sushi joint on our list with the hip and modern space for a little different type of sushi. Using ingredients and cooking styles from around the globe the cuisine is not your standard traditional sushi you might have come to expect. Don’t expect to ever eat the same thing twice though because the menu will change daily based on what ingredients the chef has access to at the local markets each morning.
5. OYSY (3 Locations) Once again, this last restaurant on our list offers its’ fans multiple places to stop in for some fresh sushi or sashimi. OYSY has a location in both the south loop and river north and both spots are very modern. Pull up a seat at the bar and watch your chef work his magic, as all the food preparation will be done right in front of you. The name of the restaurant means delicious, and trust me it is a perfect name for a really good restaurant.
Chicago has thousands of dining options and the city itself is slowly becoming a culinary giant in world cuisine circles. Steak houses, pizza joints, and Italian restaurants line the city streets next to bars and retail outlets and are a Chicago staple. However, in recent years Japanese cuisine has been gaining popularity and more prominent chefs are putting their talent and effort into new sushi restaurants. Next time you are ready to head out on the town for a great dinner, go against the grain of Chicago’s culinary roots and try one of these fabulous sushi restaurants. Next time you are in Chicago give us a call and we can make sure you get the VIP treatment in one of the restaurants mentioned. Don’t forget to check out our fleet of Chicago exotic car rentals on your way out.
Just because winter is coming does not mean Chicagoans should all start eating fried food and become lazy. Staying in shape is a year-round commitment and should not be crammed into the first few weeks of spring to get that swimsuit figure back for summertime. Chicago provides its residents with numerous ways to stay in shape year round. Whether you choose to hire a personal trainer, bare the elements and run outside, or join a local gym there really is no excuse for putting on pounds this winter. Even if you look good driving one of our Chicago exotic rental cars make sure you look just as good when you get out. Lets take a look at our five favorite gyms here in Chicago.
1. Equinox 2. Fitness Formula Clubs 3. East Bank Club 4. Lakeshore Sport and Fitness 5. David Barton Gym
Summer is over everyone. In a few months we will all be fighting our way through piles of snow and trying to jump over puddles of half-frozen water every time we need to cross the street. Hopefully you get the point that I am not the biggest fan of Chicago winters by now. However, we have quite a few great weekends before all this misery creeps up on us. Some of the getaways below may be a perfect chance to rent one of our Chicago exotic car rentals and experience some new territory. Imagine Lifestyles Chicago has a few weekend trips to make the most out of this fall season that is somehow already upon us.
1. Starved Rock State Park
2. Northwestern Football Game
3. Tanner’s Apple Orchard
4. Lake Geneva
5. Notre Dame Football Game
Does the summer of 2010 have you and your body stressed out? It might be a simple case of too much going on at the office, or too much of the kids and spouse at home, or maybe even just too many rounds of golf under the hot summer sun. Whatever the cause, Imagine Lifestyles has just the answer to erase all the stress and rejuvenate your body for the month of August. Listed below are Imagine Lifestyles top 5 spas to visit in Chicago that are not located within a hotel.
1.) Ruby Room
2.) Tirra
3.) Kira Spa
4.) Spacio
5.) Joseph Michael’s Salon & Spa
ow much your monthly insurance bill will jump, you may be astounded. A properly insured 
