Lunchtime at GT Fish and Oyster

UPDATE: I came back for the Chicago Restaurant Week special at GT Fish and Oyster solely for the lobster roll and it was worth it. Check it out —-> https://www.tastemade.com/v/zEhBW87vRMO7QvdSpPqhTg ************************************************************************************************* Open for about four months, GT Fish and Oyster took over the space that used to house Tizi Melloul and changed it into a bright and […]

Anthony Bourdain, The Layover – Don’t Worry, It’s Still Obnoxious

‘The Layover’ began filming in San Francisco recently, going to staples like Swan Oyster Depot, Blue Bottle Coffee and Molinari Deli. I’ve been to all three and I can attest they have solid food and are within reach for most budgets. The lines are the only downside. Anthony Bourdain says of the new show, “’The Layover’ is a […]

I ♥ Arami

Okay, I am biased by the location alone as Ukrainian Village used to be my hood, but it is nice to go to a high-quality sushi restaurant that is not downtown. Despite the nondescript store front I had a feeling that there was someone at Arami that knew about lighting, design and music by the time […]

Lush

I went to Retro on Roscoe on Sunday and had some refreshing white sangria and a nice snack of farfalle with sun-dried tomatoes and mushroom from Piazza Bella. Listened to music from the rumba flamenco group called Guitarra Azul. One of the best street festivals I have been to. Strolling through the fest I noticed the sign for Lush […]

The Bite of Oregon – August 12-14 – Benefiting Special Olympics Oregon

My first trip to Portland was in July. It’s such a beautiful city with amazing food. The view of Mt.Hood alone is worth it. It was a short trip and with Portland ranking either first, second or third (depending on whom you ask) as having the most restaurants and bars per capita, I was only […]

A Night in East Germany

Ingredients 1 bottle of Radeberger Pilsner (found at a European specialty store like, Genes, any pilsner can be substituted) 1/4 cup Bautzner mittelscharger Senf Medium Hot Mustard (found at a European specialty store like, Genes, any type of mustard can be substituted) 1/2 onion sliced 2 pork loin chops, cut 1-1/4 inches thick salt & pepper to season 1 DVD of […]

The Terrace at Trump – Chicago

I’ve always wondered if the view was worth it at The Terrace at Trump. Well, I guess that depends on who is paying. Located on the 16th floor the patio provides a unique view of downtown buildings as well as the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The vibe is cool and relaxed and provided the […]

Chicago Gourmet 2011 Is Almost Here

Chicago Gourmet. Chicago‘s premier food and wine event is fast approaching. Over 50 chefs including, Rick Bayless (Topolobamo/Frontera Grill/Xoco), Stephanie Izard (The Girl & The Goat), Graham Elliot Bowles (graham elliot/Grahamich), and Ted Allen a food and wine expert will be on hand. Millennium Park will once again be hosting. There will be live cooking demonstrations, […]

Have you been to Northdown Café and Taproom yet?

Northdown Cafe and Taproom opened in Lakeview in May and I have been wanting to check it out. Wow, I love this place. I was there for lunch and it was a really relaxed and friendly vibe. The menu consists of comfort food and a lot of sandwiches that make it hard to choose from. I […]

Roka Akor Chicago – One of the Top 10 New Sushi Spots in the Country?

A couple of weeks ago I was downtown near River North and had a craving for sushi. It was Sunday around 6pm so any of the normal lunch sushi places that come to mind were not open. I have been wanting to try a place up north but my appetite wasn’t having it so thought, […]