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Savannah is a beautiful and history city. You can spend hours wandering the cobblestones of the Historic District admiring the Oak lined streets with Spanish moss hanging as far as the eye can see the 18th and 19th century architecture sitting elegantly just waiting to be admired. Here is a list of some Savannah highlights […]
Read More Savannah City GuideThe Berghoff restaurant and brewery’s Flights & Bites event for Chicago Craft Beer Week last Thursday featured five Berghoff beers paired with small bites. Tim Lucas, Berghoff Sales Manager, took us through the history of Berghoff and the beers and Floor Manager Jeff educated us on the food pairings. At the end of the tasting […]
Read More Flights and Bites at Berghoff Chicago – Chicago Craft Beer WeekI was lucky to be invited to the Winebow Vintage Portfolio Tasting at the Drake Hotel by Anna Lisa Tempestini. She is the proprietor and winemaker at Fattoria Resta in Buonconvento, Tuscany. Hundreds of wines were showcased from around the world. Getting in early was nice as it gave me time to peruse the tables and […]
Read More I Died & Went to Wine Heaven – Drake Hotel, ChicagoLow(er) key alternative to Restaurant Week with the same bargains (check the menus for price comparison). Nico Osteria is on my list! You can also win free dinner for a year: “2 lucky guests will be chosen at random to win 52 $50 gift cards from participating restaurants.” For reservations, participants and menus: CHICAGO CHEF […]
Read More CHICAGO CHEF WEEK 2014 | March 16-21se·pi·a [see-pee-uh] noun 1. A brown pigment obtained from the inklike secretion of various cuttlefish and used with brush or pen in drawing. 2.Photography A print or photograph made in this color. After entering the huge wood door the decor takes on its namesake with rich brown tones throughout the space. A beautiful antique camera […]
Read More Chicago Restaurant Week 2014 – Sepia – West LoopValentine’s Day is two short weeks away and most people have their reservations made and flowers picked out. But for those of you who are looking for something different here are some fun things that anyone can enjoy. Make How fun is this? Make your own Valentine’s Piñata Bar! Twosided’s Valentine’s Piñata Bar let’s you […]
Read More What To Eat/Do/Make on Valentine’s Day in Chicago“Comfortable clubhouse and a lively lounge” perfectly sums up Tortoise Club in River North. Tortoise Club is about a year old but feels like your grandparents old school club in a good way because you have all of the fancy schmancy and none of the stuffiness, the vibe is upbeat and fun. Plaid wallpaper covers […]
Read More Chicago Restaurant Week @TortoiseClub – River NorthChicago Restaurant Week – January 24 – February 6 The restaurants participating in the 2014 Chicago Restaurant Week were announced yesterday and online reservations are open! It’s a great list so good luck making a choice. All menus are prix fixe and start at $22 for lunch and either $33 or $44 for dinner. This […]
Read More Chicago Restaurant Week – Resevations Open!It’s here! Check out the Chicago Food Bloggers holiday gift guide for the foodie in your life or to give yourself some items for your own holiday list. 100 pages full of treats, kitchenware, gadgets and many items from local Chicago shops. This is *the* foodie Holiday Gift Guide. Including 4 of my holiday picks! […]
Read More It’s Here! The Best Foodie Gift Guide via Chicago Food Bloggers!In South L.A. 44 percent of children live in poverty, 17 percent in extreme poverty. Hunger in this country is an important topic that can be over looked in the food world but Chef Roy Choi gave a talk he called, “A Gateway to Feed Hunger: The Promise of Street Food” at this year’s MAD […]
Read More Chef Roy Choi Talks Hunger and Food Insecurity at This Year’s MAD Symposium
Alicia Tastes Life 