Chicago Restaurant Spotlight: Davanti Enoteca
After spending a year on my list of restaurants to try, I finally made it to Davanti Enoteca in Chicago’s Little Italy. One day my friend Lauren and I were …
After spending a year on my list of restaurants to try, I finally made it to Davanti Enoteca in Chicago’s Little Italy. One day my friend Lauren and I were …
Last Tuesday I was given the opportunity to tour Chicago’s new grocery store, Plum Market. I absolutely love grocery shopping, and had heard wonderful things about Plum Market, so I …
I had another incredibly busy weekend that involved lots of food, friends and blogging. We kicked things off on Friday night with Sangria at Quartinos. Then on Saturday we headed …
Yesterday I went to Chicago Gourmet, a food festival hosted by Bon Appetite. Although it is a bit pricy (my single day ticket was $180), the price is justified by …
Fall is the best time of year to enjoy the patios at Chicago restaurants. They aren’t crowded and the weather is cool without being cold. This is the time of …
Monday I mentioned that I picked up some fresh pasta from Pasta Puttana at the Green City Market. I love Pasta Puttana (which literally translates to “pasta whore”) because they …
I woke up early on Saturday morning. The sun was shining. There was a cool crispness to the air. Fall had arrived. Fall in Chicago can be unpredictable. You never …
Balena’s Cacio e Pepe is perfection. It is one of those meals that is simple yet elegant. The flavors are balanced nicely. It is a classic dish done right. I …
I work directly across the street from my home, so I can go home for lunch. Words can’t express how much I love this. I never have to pack lunch, …
Have you ever walked into a space so chic and elegant that it makes you feel important? That’s how I feel when I walk into Bavettes. It’s a beautiful space …
Balena is one of my favorite Chicago restaurants. It was also one of the Time Out Eat Out Awards nominees. The food at Balena isn’t overly complicated. It is true …