chicago restaurants

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let’s face it. When a polar vortex hits, I am not leaving home. Even if I am out of food and wine. Instead, I will rely on Chicago’s many food delivery services to bring me everything I need. Here are my recommendations for where to order food delivery in Chicago. First off, I want to […]