Recommendations for Traveling Clients

Iā€™m honored your traveling to come see me! Thank you so much. Here are some recommendations to make your stay as smooth as possible:

Where to Stay

all within 20 mins of studio

  • West Loop
  • West Town
  • River North
  • Buck Town
  • Logan Square
  • Ukrainian Village

How to Prepare

Keep skin moisturized leading up to the appointment. Avoid tanning and getting any scratches or cuts in the area. No need to shave yourself either! 

Get lots of rest and stay hydrated for optimal healing experience.

What to bring

Please remember to bring clothing considerate of the placement of your tattoo. Do not wear anything you wouldn't want to be ruined with tattoo ink!

Chest/sternum placements - I can provide pasties

Hip/side/stomach placements -  tie bikini bottoms

Button downs or zip up hoodies are great to wear backwards for a back tattoo.

Feel free to bring entertainment if you'd like to zone out during the session!

Food 

  • Three Dots and a Dash (tiki bar) - gotta get reservation at least week before 
  • Ramen San, ramen wasabi or Hi five ramen (fave ramen)
  • Cinco Rabanitos (best tacos in my humble opinion)
  • Yuzu (best sushi)
  • Virtue (black owned, upper scale soul food)
  • Bobs pizza or Pizza Friendly Pizza (personally not a fan of Lou's and giordanos šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚)
  • Nonna's (what the? sandwich specifically)
  • Harold's (wings)
  • Soule (another black owned spot, soul food)
  • Cabra (Peruvian)
  • Green Street Smoked Meats (barbecue and meats)
  • Galit (Michelin star, Mediterranean)
  • Ina Maes Tavern (black owned, New Orleans style)
  • Bocadillo Market (great brunch, black owned) 

Bars/Nightlife

  • Three Dots and a Dash (tiki bar) - gotta reservation at least week before
  • Easy Does It
  • Emporium
  • Smart Bar
  • Tribe