I am excited to be partnering with Omni Hotels to share my recent staycation at the Omni Chicago Hotel, and to give you a look at their new Season of Smoke special menu. Even though we live in Chicago, it is always a treat to get to stay the night in a different neighborhood. It […]
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Driving Again with car2go
I have partnered with car2go to share this story of my experience driving for the first time in 10 years and conquering my fear of driving. Yes, I was a travel blogger who didn’t drive. We don’t own a car. This isn’t unusual for city dwellers, and in our case we don’t have anywhere we need […]
Eating Well on the Go with Farmer’s Fridge
I am so excited to be partnering with Farmer’s Fridge, the Chicago-based food start-up. I first discovered them almost 4 years ago and they have been one of my favorite local companies ever since! Their concept is simple and completely brilliant: they hand-make salads, snacks, and dishes every day, then deliver them to automated fridges all […]
Dinner at Home with Frontera Foods
This is a sponsored and paid post. The opinions stated are my own. Life has been busy lately! It feels like Charles and I are traveling all the time, and I haven’t had much time to cook a meal from scratch. Last week, I managed to whip up a quick dinner at home as we […]
Ping Pong Restaurant – great Asian food in Chicago
Out of sight out of mind. When I first moved to Chicago I lived in Lakeview and had friends living in Boystown, and Ping Pong Restaurant was one of our go-to Asian restaurants. Fast forward five years and even though I liked Ping Pong, it completely fell off my radar. This past year a friend […]
The Bristol
I’m embarrassed to say that it took me so long to dine at The Bistol. I was foolish and I was missing out. Our meal there was outstanding. The food and atmosphere are fitting for a special occasion but the prices are affordable enough for a casual date night. The Bristol is on a quiet […]
Davanti Enoteca Brunch
Davanti Enoteca has been one of my go-to restaurants for years, but I just recently discovered their brunch menu. Last month the Windy City Blogger Collective hosted a brunch and we got to try Davanti Enoteca’s delicious brunch menu. I am happy to report that the River North location is just as good as the […]
The 5 Best Burgers in Chicago
Most people agree that Au Cheval has the best burger in Chicago, the only problem is that it is next to impossible to get a table. Today I am sharing my list of the best burgers in Chicago – because waiting 5 hours for Au Cheval isn’t always an option. Au Cheval – Eating at […]
Roister
I have been posting fewer restaurant reviews, and there are a couple of reasons why. The first reason is that I was traveling for most of November and December, and the second reason is that it is really challenging to take good photos at restaurants during the dark winters. But a recent meal at the […]
Gibsons
Chicago is a city known for its steakhouses, and Gibsons provides diners with the quintessential steakhouse experience. The Gold Coast restaurant opened 28 years ago, and is the only restaurant in the country to have their own USDA certification. Gibson’s is formal enough for a special occasion, but it still has the feel of a […]