Navigating the Windy City
Two of my favorite types of food are barbecue and Mexican cuisine. Put some low-and-slow and a plate of tacos in front of me and I’m a happy woman. In Oscar Lee’s Barbecue and Milwalky Taco, I have found my happy place. These sibling restaurants are located next to each other in Libertyville. Chef Lee Kuebler …
A Tasty Combo: Oscar Lee’s Barbecue and Milwalky TacoRead More
Galena is a magical town. It has historic Bed and Breakfasts, historic churches, historic parks, and a historic history museum. There are a couple of golf courses, a ski lodge, the Dowling House and a blacksmith shop. It’s lined wall-to-wall with antique stores, book shoppes, and quaintish establishments that quaint their quaint into the luminous …
Six ways to Blaum Bros Distillery in Galena and What to Drink on the WayRead More
“There are great people here.” I beg your pardon? “People here. The staff, the regulars. There are so many great people here!” I am standing next to the bar at The Delta, waiting to be seated for dinner. One of the owners is behind the stick slinging drinks on this busy Friday night. He chuckles, …
Chicago’s Furious Spoon advertises itself as a place where “ramen meets hip-hop.” This is not your typical ramen shop. Chef Shin Thompson chose the name to give guests the permission to eat ramen the way he thinks it should be eaten – furiously. You are supposed to slurp the noodles furiously so that the noodles …
Furious Spoon ramen continues its Furious (R)evolution with a new menuRead More
Beer Under Glass is annual event at Garfield Park Conservatory, and is the annual kickoff for Illinois Craft Beer Week, one of the “hoppiest” celebrations of the year.
Beer Under Glass is a Beautiful Kick-off to Illinois Craft Beer WeekRead More
One of the best things about summer is dining at one of the Chicago Riverwalk restaurants. Located on the south side of the Chicago River, the Chicago Riverwalk is one of the city’s must-visit summer destinations. In addition to renting boats and cycles you can also find places to eat. Restaurants line the walkway from Clark …
Dining on the Chicago River: A Complete Guide to Chicago Riverwalk RestaurantsRead More
Chef Danny Grant is known for his commitment to the freshest and finest ingredients cooked with care and precision. The newest of his concepts, etta, takes this passion to a new level. The restaurant is located at 1840 W. North Ave in Chicago. Just for reference, the restaurant has branded itself as “etta” with a …
etta brings the pleasures of the hearth to Wicker ParkRead More
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods but also a city of restaurants. When anyone asks me for restaurant recommendations, or even neighborhoods they should try out, I must admit that I tend to default to some of the more obvious downtown-centric areas. Now that I have experienced Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen (2715 North Milwaukee), …
Saba offers one-of-a-kind Italian dining in Logan SquareRead More
Weekend diners so often think of “Sunday” and “Brunch” as an inseparable pairing. But what about the evening meal? If you happen to be anywhere near Oak Brook after 4 p.m. on a Sunday, you might discover that “Sunday” and “Supper” becomes your new favorite word pairing because of a superb special menu at Perry’s …
THE TRACK “Dreams” | Fleetwood Mac | Rumours released in 1977, the band’s only number-one hit. But really, this song was written by Stevie Nicks, alone at a piano in a stylish bedroom studio belonging to Sly and the Family Stone. Fleetwood Mac was experiencing a tumultuous emotional train wreck only achievable by coked-out musicians …
Just off of Broadway in the heart of Lakeview East is a newly opened delightful cafe that has recently started serving dinner. Step inside Fancy Plants Cafe and it’s a quaint, inviting coffee shop that just happens to be all plant based. They serve Dark Matter coffee and Rishi teas, and have a wonderful selection …
Growing up in South Carolina, so much of my own life was surrounded by a culture of food. Southern hospitality is a real thing, and for most of us who were raised in the Deep South, our fondest memories come from family gatherings with recipes often handed down for generations. For well-respected Chicago Chef Erick …
Virtue brings generous Southern hospitality to Hyde ParkRead More
