Private Cupcake Tasting At Swirlz

I met Pam (one of the owners of Swirlz) at a Glossed and Found event earlier this summer and naturally the conversation turned to food. When I found out she was apart of Swirlz I asked her a million questions about her cupcakes. The creative process that Swirlz goes through (over 500 flavors and counting) is […]

Hello Again…Ada Street 1664

Quiet alley and garbage trucks, I am intrigued. Nondescript door, albeit nice font, and a dark entrance, I like this change of pace. Welcome to Ada St. restaurant. The word speakeasy has been used to describe Ada St. and it’s an apt description with its out-of-the way location and seemingly hidden entrance. However, judging by its […]

America’s Best Margarita Bars & Piñata sugar cookies

Cinco de Mayo is on Saturday and I was looking around for some good margarita recipes and came across Food & Wine’s list for Best Margarita Bars. It’s no surprise that Big Star made the list. You should head over there if you don’t mind the wait. Check out the entire list – America’s Best Margarita […]

Fresh Moves – Mobile Produce Market | Chicago

“The drought is over!” This is the message Fresh Moves is sending to Chicago. Fresh Moves was created to serve communities in Chicago that fall within a food desert, areas that have no access to grocery stores or healthy, affordable food. Imagine having to travel miles to get fruit or vegetables. This is especially hard […]

25 Ways to Use Sriracha

Anyone who likes some heat has probably tried Sriracha. If you haven’t here is your chance with 25, yep 25 different ways you can incorporate some spice in your life. For those of you who already have a good relationship with Sriracha here are some ideas for you. What is your favorite thing to put […]

America’s Best Doughnuts | Food & Wine

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, sorry but these doughnuts might put you over the edge. Food & Wine give their take on 16 of the best Doughnut shops in the country. In the first spot, I am happy to say, is The Doughnut Vault in Chicago. I haven’t been here yet but […]

Crisp in Lakeview – Best Chicken Wings in Chicago

Last week I wrote about my second favorite wings in the city here. This brings me to my absolute, hands down favorite wings in Chicago, Crisp Buffalo Spicy Wings. People, these wings are amazing! Get out of your head any ideas of dry shriveled bar food that might have scared you off in the past. […]

Oregon Chardonnay Finds Its Voice – NYTimes.com

This weather is getting warmer and that gets me to start thinking about white wine again. A good friend of mine is a wine maker in Oregon at the Lemelson Vineyards. As any winemaker he is proud of what is produced but so is the wine drinking world. The New York Times rates their reserve […]

The Rooftop Patio is Open @ Owen & Engine | Logan Square

The weather has been amazing in Chicago and it got me thinking of places that would be opening up their outdoor seating. My first visit last year to Owen & Engine was after they closed their rooftop but I have been patiently waiting for the weather to be warm enough to sit outside at Owen & […]

The 20 Best Food Trucks in the United States

The Smithsonian Magazine lists their take on the 20 best food trucks in the US. Chicago has a way to go to catch up with the likes of Austin, Los Angeles, and Portland. I have no doubt once the laws are eased on food trucks, Chicago will be up showing up more and more on […]