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, […]

Shh, it’s a secret. Diner en Blanc Chicago – a White Pique Nique – August 27, 2011

Diner en Blanc Chicago – a White Pique Nique – August 27, 2011. A take on the pop-up dinner that began in France in 1988. Chicago will be premiering their “White Pique Nique.” Registration starts today and is limited to 500 invitations. Start planning your all-white outfit now!

No Reservations: El Bulli

El Bulli before the “best restaurant in the world” closes its doors for good. Friend and chef Jose Andres joins Tony for the experience of a lifetime. I cannot wait to see this episode. I’ve dreamed of going to El Bulli for years but will have to live, once again, vicariously through Anthony Bourdain. This […]

Coffee For Those That Don’t Really Like Coffee…and beignets

Maybe it’s the chicory, maybe because it is served au lait but whatever it is, I fell in love with this coffee when visiting New Orleans. I was never a coffee drinker and thanks to Cafe Du Monde I became one. Don’t bother waiting to sit on the patio. Head to the to go line […]

Big Jones – How do you like your grits?

Saturday morning brunch at Big Jones in Andersonville was a nice change from the jam-packed breakfast places. Not that this place was empty but when I walked in I felt the pace change and I could be in New Orleans instead of Chicago. As much attention was given to the grits and potatoes of each […]

Amy Winehouse Dead At Age 27

Amy Winehouse Dead At Age 27.

Thirsty?

I had the good fortune to try the Little Market drink at Mercadito the other day. It hit the spot to say the least. It was refreshing with fresh pineapple and a little bite with chile guajillo around the rim. Good alternative to the standard margarita. Yum! Go now.