This is a call to action. Get your ass up and out to eat, and order the lobster roll, because it is on the menu and it is gooood. 'Tis the season and all that jazz, but for real: summer is the time of the year when you may get away with all sorts of usually outré things, like drinking Rosé before noon or paying $22 for a buttery roll stuffed with lobster salad.

Yesterday we bit into what will be the first of many lobster rolls of the next few months, and although we weren't anywhere near the Northeast, it was tasty as all get-out. The victim was the $22 "Lobster Roll and Fried Onions" at new Chicago seafood hipsterspot G.T. Fish and Oyster. The excitement the Windy City had for Big Star last summer has shifted, from tacos to oysters (although G.T. placed fish tacos on the menu). ]]> JetSetCD 2011-06-01T15:43:05-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/5/31/121847/613

Memorial Day isn't just the kick off of summer; it's also the official start of the celebrity vacation season, and so far, it looks like it's going to be a busy one. Love birds Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez didn't waste anytime enjoying the long weekend in Maui, where they were spotted sharing some PDA during their Hawaiian vacation on Friday.

Meanwhile, plenty of celebs spent the weekend on European vacations too. Like Mad Man's Christina Hendricks, who showed off her curves near a swimming pool in Lake Como, Italy while Kim Kardashian showed off her new $2 million dollar engagement ring on a yacht in Monaco. ]]> cmb 2011-05-31T13:45:01-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/5/31/0629/15228

Did the sun, temperature and humidity factors all work out to make your Memorial Day weekend ideal for some sunbathing and booty-shaking? It did in Chicago, even though it took until early yesterday. By noon Memorial Day, the lakefront path was packed with people strapped down like donkeys with beach chairs, sand pails and snack sandwiches—not to mention small Weber grills!

Last summer, we named our top 3 Chicago beaches, and although Oak Street Beach couldn't complete with the awesomeness of North Avenue or Ohio Street beaches, it remains the tourist favorite. Oak Street's swathe of sand is right off Michigan Avenue, thereby making it super convenient for anyone staying in a Magnificent Mile-area hotel (of which there are many). Add in the scenery—Oak Street sits in the shadow of the John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place, the Park Hyatt, the Palmolive Building and more—and you've got a winning beach combo.]]> JetSetCD 2011-05-31T11:47:54-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/5/31/0535/29835

Is your name Beyonce or Joe Jonas? Is there a day on your iCal marked "Diddy's White Party?" No? Then you're probably not breaking out the white pants very often during the year. Traditionally, white pants season (and relatedly, Sperry Topsider season) lasts from Memorial Day until the very last gasp of summer on Labor Day. Any other time—wearing white is completely at your own risk...unless you take a trip to one of these five cities that wear white year-round: ]]> JetSetCD 2011-05-31T09:05:06-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/5/27/94537/3056

Here's to a three-day weekend! We may all enjoy the first taste of summer relaxation with this upcoming Monday off of work, but it's okay to remember why the day has been dedicated a national holiday. Memorial Day isn't just sleeping until noon on a weekday, boozy brunching and maybe driving through the closest cemetery to view all the flags placed on veteran's graves. Memorial Day is about remembrance, and before we start into some Hallmark card-like spiel, we'll leave you with a photo of a touching scene we accidentally walked into while at San Francisco International Airport last week.

After disembarking our flight and heading out beyond security, towards the BART train, we passed by firefighters and policemen hoisting up American flags, and families decked out in red, blue and white awaiting the arrival of a very specific flight. Our first thought? Maybe they were here to welcome home servicemen on active duty. But no...]]> JetSetCD 2011-05-27T09:50:03-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/5/25/12622/5165

There's no better way to Memorial Day than by having a big feast. But go beyond the backyard barbecue this year and head out to one of the monster food festivals, where you'll be able to eat your weight in brats, ribs and more. Just be sure to bring your appetite; these places aren't for lightweights.

Eat your way through these top three holiday food fests:]]> Jennifer Kester 2011-05-25T12:06:22-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/5/24/122323/765

Memorial Day weekend is only days away. If you aren't sure how to mark the start of summer, consider staying stateside. There are plenty of places where you can enjoy the patriotic three-day weekend whether you want to spend it cruising, vegging on the beach or hitting the rides at a theme park.

Check out three last-minute Memorial Day vacays in the U.S. of A.]]> Jennifer Kester 2011-05-24T13:53:24-05:00 Search Jaunted string http://www.jaunted.com/search/