Taste of Greece 2011 – Greektown Chicago

Last weekend was Taste of Greece in Greektown and I did not leave hungry. My knowledge of Greek food is pretty limited, when I think of Greek food the Gyro comes to mind. I did have one and it was good (see pic below). But I was lucky enough to have my friend Dana with me […]

PETER BJORN AND JOHN & JONAS | LONGMAN & EAGLE

Longman and Eagle will be hosting an art exhibition starting tomorrow August 23rd and running through September 19th. The artwork will feature Peter Bjorn and John‘s latest record “Gimme Some” created by Jonas Torvestig. For those of you that have been to the Logan Square restaurant you know the wait is worth the farm-to-table food. If you […]

Pilsen Community Farmers Market – Sundays 9am – 3pm

If you need to take a break from the Chicago Air & Water Show noise, head west this weekend and stop by the Pilsen Community Market. Get some fresh and delicious food and support your local farmers. Pleasant Farms is a regular vendor at the market and also offers gardening classes. The next class will teach […]

Pop Up Dinner for La Sardine Moved to Bucktown

If you are in the mood for French and want to head to Bucktown, La Sardine is moving their pop up dinner to Le Bouchon this weekend. Date and location: Le Bouchon 1958 N. Damen Sunday August, 21 Reservations will be taken at: 6:00 & 6:30 8:30 & 9:00 Call La Sardine for reservations: 312.421.2800 Bon appétit!

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 […]

Free Things To Do This Weekend – Art & Farmer’s Market

For those of you not going to Lollapalooza, Chicago offers several free events around town. Here are just a few: Neighborhood Farmer’s Markets. Great chance to support your own neighborhood or get out and explore a neighborhood that is new to you and eat some good food. Bridgeport Farmers Market: Saturday 7 am – 1 […]

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, […]

The Third Annual Taste of the Gold Coast! – Chicago – Eventbrite

The Third Annual Taste of the Gold Coast! – Chicago- Eventbrite. Thirteen of the best restaurants are coming together for the Third Annual Taste of the Gold Coast. Get your cocktail attire ready and spend the evening enjoying some great food and drink on August 23rd at Sutton Place Hotel.