Chicago Landmark The Brauhaus Closing Monday – Go While You Can!

The Chicago Brauhaus will have its last day this Sunday December 10th. A Lincoln Square institution for over 50 years and one last German restaurants in the area – it will be greatly missed. I am re-posting my story from 2011 along with new photos. Auf Wiedersehen! Well, according to Andre Knowlton of Bon Appetit it […]

Katsu Closing After 29 Years | Rodgers Park, Chicago

Re-posting my Katsu review from a few years ago. The restaurant will be closing in November after 29 years in service. Get there while you still have a chance to eat this Chicago institution. Katsu is refreshingly not trendy (untrendy?). From the traditional Japanese menu to the minimal decor to the actual location. Chef-owner Katsu […]

Evening Jog By Lake Michigan

The slight cool in the air as a precursor to fall makes perfect running weather by Lake Michigan.

Come For The View – Shore Club On Lake Michigan

A few weeks ago while jogging I noticed a new restaurant on Lake Shore path and promptly looked it up. Having “world class food, great service and entertainment,” the Shore Club sounded like a new concept for lake side dining. I was excited for a restaurant on the lake to focus on food and cocktails. […]

Sunday Dinner at Bon Appétit’s Best New Restuarant – Mi Tocaya in Logan Square

Mi Tocaya is a cozy corner neighborhood restaurant with genuinely friendly service, decorated in colorful tile with new takes on classic Mexican dishes from around the country. Family. Friends. Food. is their motto and it does feel like you are going to your friend’s house for dinner and drinks that happens to be an extraordinary […]

Lazy Saturday Stroll Around Old San Juan

Hello! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. I will be getting back into a regular posting schedule so you will be hearing more from me soon. Join me for a little photo journey through the streets of Old San Juan. Old San Juan is 519 years old and the second oldest (European) founded city in […]

Dim Sum Is A Beautiful Thing

Purple Dot in the International District in Seattle has excellent Dim Sum and lively atmosphere. What it lacks in fanciness it makes up for in flavor.

Classic Peruvian Ceviche – Via Lima, Chicago

Marinated fish with lime, choclo, sweet potato, leche de tigre, and peruvian peppers from the new Peruvian restaurant Via Lima in Chicago.

Cheers To The Weekend!

Wood in East Lake View not only has delicious seasonal dishes but a great cocktail menu. Including a summer favorite: Flip Flops & Tank Tops – Citadelle gin, vida mezcal, watermelon, lemon, and mint

Spanish Octopus at Wood | Chicago, IL

Spanish Octopus with green garlic emulsion, bok choy, and savory puffed grains on the summer menu at Wood in Lake View, Chicago. Almost too pretty to eat.