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I Got My Fill-ini!

August 29, 2016 Pooja Naik

I had a wonderful menu tasting experience at Filini recently.  Filini is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel downtown, headed by recently appointed Executive Chef Rick Starr who oversees their culinary program. The restaurant is multi-level, with the bar area on the first floor and a magnificent dining room on the second floor with a glass wine wall

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Tags Filini, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Blu Aqua, pescetarian, culinary, courses, tasting, menu, dining, Chef Rick Starr, peppercorn, vodka, mezcal, vida, limejuice, broth, lobster, Michaele Gavi, Buffala, di Campana, fruity, tones, bold, flavors, dish, Maine Lobster, Castelvetrano, garden pesto, pesto, truffle, CH, gin, black, thyme, cucumbers, deconstructed, Bloody Mary, horseradish, tincture, cured, tomatoes, mini, braised, fennel, mustard, pickled, mostarda, chutney, gorgonzola, walnut, baby greens, greens, house salad, salad, delicious, Donnfugata, Anthilia, octopus, tentacled, crispy, light, rubbery, chewy, hint, licorice, potatoe, puree, Fritto Misto, Day Boat scallops, Wild Alaskan Salmon, broccolini, calabria, fried, calamari, shrimp, cod, scallop, calming, ambiance, asparagus, sweet potato, enjoy, downtown, columbus

Fast Food At Home!

June 8, 2016 Pooja Naik

As a Professional Organizer by trade, I value any service or product that can maximize time and efficiency.  And as a seafood blogger, I prefer if it somehow involves fish

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Tags professional organizer, service, time, efficiency, efficient, seafood, blogger, maximize, pescetarinism, family, home cooked, meal, challenge, meal prep, meal preparation, companies, meal prep companies, fellow, Shrimp, romesco, carrot, Madison & Rayne, nut, red pepper, Spanish, sauce, leftover, aromatic, flavorful, readers, code, order, portion, citrus, Blue Apron, impressed, pan seared, salmon, fillet, yuzu, kosho, udon, crispy, catfish, snow peas, chili, peppers, punch, ponzu, soup, crunch, Asian, sour fruit, zesty, sustainable, Monterey Bay, aquariu, aquarium, dish, eating, home, Seafood Watch, program, chefs, home chef, free, quality, Meez Meals, Meez, Sugo Bianco, tender, food bag, responsibly, sourced, taste, fresh, ingredients, sauteed, mushrooms, grill, mouthwatering, filling, whole grain, linguine, fry, elegant, first time, client, company, enjoy, lavish

Gallup To The Scallops!

March 2, 2016 Pooja Naik

So excited to report back on my recent visit to White Oak Tavern, a chef-driven eatery located in the heart of Lincoln Park. If you’re looking for comfort foods served up in creative, sustainable ways, then head over to this restaurant. Led by Executive Chef Tom Van Lente (of the Big Star fame) who is back at his culinary genius, which we got to experience first hand at the menu tasting last week

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Tags White Oak Tavern, Lincoln Park, tavern, St. Sebastian, Letherbee, gin, ginger beer, fresh, baked, chocolate cookies, addiction, lime, cardamom, crisp, soggy, Togarashi, miso, broth, salmon, roasted, dessert, classic, bite, scallops, sponginess, sausage, white fish, lemon, puree, caramelized, eggplant, tart, mizuna, Japanese, mustard, crust, ricotta, rice cake, truffle, chive, creamy, radish, Chef Tom Van Lente, culinary, genius, sustainable, menu tasting, chef, chef driven, enjoy, white, white rice, puffed, milk jam, satisfying
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Big Shrimpin!

January 30, 2016 Pooja Naik

I celebrated Hump Day this week by visiting Prime & Provisions, Chicago’s new favorite steakhouse in the Loop

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Tags Prime & Provisions, steakhouse, Chicago, carnivore, pescetarian, classic, traditional, appetizer, Tuna tartare, shrimp cocktail, Chicago Restaurant Week, crab legs, Chicago River Walk, cocktail sauce, chilled, Italian, olive oil, meat, gaufrettes, fresh, tarragon, parsley, chives, potato, piquancy, crustaceans, entree, Sea Bass, mustard, wildcaught, broiled, smoked, North Roads Fishery, Chile, Canada, flavor, rich, buttery, pistachios, parmesan, generous, cauliflower, purple cauliflower, experience, tasting, Chef, crop top carrot, carrots, taste buds, enjoy, favorite, charred, Brussel Spouts, winter, sweet potato, puree, source, dish, hickory, extract, glaze, hangout, accessorized, good, marinated
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 A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experience…

 

A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experiences! Join her on her journey!

Definition:

pes·ca·tar·i·an
ˌpeskəˈte(ə)rēən/
noun
noun: pescetarian
A person who does not eat meat but does eat fish. Pescetarian is probably a neologism formed as a blend of the Italian word pesce ("fish") and the English word "vegetarian".

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