Patrice Yursik

4 days ago | chicago.eater.com | Patrice Yursik

Their dream began just about two years ago. Chef Xavier Vance and his business partner Troy Vivrett first shared the plan to open Southern Chicago via social media, declaring their restaurant as set to open in summer 2023. Two years later, the sprawling venue finally opened on Tuesday, June 24, at 2000 S. Wabash in the South Loop.

1 month ago | blackhealthmatters.com | Patrice Yursik

If you’re an old-school fragrance lover, you’re probably familiar with classic brands with counters at department stores. However, some of the newest fragrance brands have a face and a name, and they have carved out their space on store shelves because their fans demanded the ability to spray and sniff these brands in person instead of just ordering online.

Mar 26, 2025 | blackhealthmatters.com | Patrice Yursik

Fall and winter are undeniably soup seasons, but some of the world’s most delicious soup recipes come from places where the weather is warm year-round. Soup is a popular dish throughout the diaspora—in Africa, the Caribbean, and tropical countries around the world. You can find soups made from fresh, local produce that provide nutrition and sustenance and are packed with flavor and incredible health benefits.

Feb 3, 2025 | blackhealthmatters.com | Patrice Yursik

Multiple myeloma can manifest in myriad ways. The first sign may be a bone fracture, kidney issues, or unusual blood test results. This blood cancer begins in the white plasma cells and can affect your body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells and fight infections, preventing the immune system from successful operation. These cancerous myeloma cells proliferate in the bone marrow, typically causing fractures, lesions, and bone damage.

Jan 17, 2024 | indianpolitics.co.in | Patrice Yursik

By Patrice Grell YursikNature, relaxation, intense creative energy, and some of the finest food in the Caribbean. Maracas Beach I spent half my life in Trinidad before migrating to the United States in 1998 and I’ll admit, being born and raised in a place can inure you to its charms. There was a time in my life when I took sunshine, blue skies, and lush vibrancy for granted. But now every visit is a chance to see my homeland through new eyes.