There’s an upscale sports bar located in the heart of River North called Theory, which I’ve been frequenting for years now, but only for drinks
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After a very exciting foodie month in May, it set the bar kind of high for June. But June came with its own surprises, and some really good ones
Read moreMay, It's A Wrap!
They call themselves a seafood institution, and rightfully so. I finally made my way to Wheeling to the much talked about Bob Chinns Crabhouse recently, and my final thoughts from the visit there, are that I wish I had been here much sooner. Clearly, I have been missing out
Read moreApril, It's A Wrap!
If you remember, April started cold and so cold that it snowed. Luckily, I found my way to the perfect comfort food at Nonnina, located in River North
Read moreMarch, It's A Wrap!
March started full force with an unforgettable visit to Skokie’s first ever modern, Latin restaurant, Libertad. A restaurant that truly understands what it means to blend traditional ingredients with modern approaches to offer its guests an all-encompassing culinary experience
Read moreFebruary, It's A Wrap!
The shortest month of the year ended up having the most number of seafood adventures for me! How awesome is that
Read moreJanuary, It's A Wrap!
My first tasting of the New Year was at a River West neighborhood favorite, The Dawson and, it DID NOT DISSAPOINT! In fact, the bar for all brunches to come has now been set really high. What does this place not have, I couldn’t tell you. Just a beautiful, eclectic space in a bi-level set up, booming with energy, churning our great food
Read moreDecember, It's A Wrap!
December didn't disappoint and while there were too many holiday events to recap, here are some of the highlights
Read moreNovember, It's A Wrap!
This month proved that no number of holiday festivities could stand in the way of my foodie adventures, as I still managed to squeeze in a few...
Read moreOctober, It's A Wrap!
Despite my travels this month, it did not preclude me from packing in some fun foodie adventures
Read moreTen Years And Counting!
In a season where everything is pumpkin-spiced, Chicago Gourmet celebrated its 10th anniversary on a weekend where the heat was summer-style and unrelenting. Yet, that did little to keep the masses away from the food and wine festival this hot weekend. Instead, many of chefs provided light dishes that complimented the temperature, and there was no shortage of chilled cocktails and wine to keep guests hydrated. In turn, the crowds simply improvised by seeking shade under food tents, and fanning themselves with plastic plates given to all festival-goers
Read moreSeptember, It's A Wrap!
What do you do when you want gourmet sushi at a decent price? You head over to Lawrence Fish Market in Albany Park! A counter-serve, cash-only eatery that’s more about the thrills and less about the frills
Read moreAugust, It's A Wrap!
Another summer month that started out with a fun, food adventure . Have you guys heard of Chuy’s Tex Mex? It’s a restaurant chain based in Austin that Illinois now has the privilege of hosting. A new location recently opened up in Warrenville and I got to visit for a tasting
Read moreJuly, It's A Wrap!
I’ll be honest that I didn’t ever expect to be invited to an Irish bar and restaurant for a tasting, or expect to have gourmet food while there. Both happened recently at Kitty O’Sheas when I went in to try their new summer menu
Read moreJune, It's A Wrap!
I just had a good feeling about June and knew this month was going to be a fun one. I mean summer is almost upon us and it’s the season of patios
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My first Friday in May started with a very fun tasting at Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp with owner Dan Griffin. While I know that one of the perks of being a food blogger is discovering new and hidden gems, this discovery really should’ve happened a long time ago, especially given that it’s in my neighborhood. Better late than never I say, and better that I did it this way and got to try all the yummy offerings this menu has
Read moreApril, It's A Wrap!
While the weather was still cold in April, the food scene was definitely heating up in Chicago. The month started with a tasting of the newly launched Dosa-Frankie Brunch at Vermilion. Vermilion is a fun restaurant located in River North offering an amalgamation of both Latin and Indian cuisines, both of which are very dear to my heart
Read moreMarch, It's A Wrap!
I attended a menu tasting at Oyster House the evening of the day I had returned from Hawaii. Having just had such amazing seafood there, you can understand why the bar was set so high, when I arrived at tasting. I was also jet lagged and partly wondering if this was a good idea. But I knew that it would take very delicious food to have my attention and would be a good test anyways. To paraphrase, I was so charged up for this meal, that I was ready to go clubbing afterwards
Read moreFebruary, It's A Wrap!
February was a busy month of travel but I still managed to squeeze in some fun food experiences
Read moreJanuary, It's A Wrap!
Seafood brunch is a phenomena which in my opinion hasn’t been explored fully. And I don’t just say that as an ardent pescetarian, but because of the sheer potential of fish incorporated in a brunch meal. And to prove my point, I want to talk about a recent tasting of the new brunch menu at Oyster Bah I tried recently. INCREDIBLE
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