Salero – Basque-ish Comes to the West Loop

The team behind Wood, one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, recently opened the Spanish inspired Salero in the West Loop. This is not a purist take on Basque cuisine, there are no tapas on the menu (these can be found at that bar only) and this is a Chicago take on Spanish food but […]

Dinner and Drinks at Celeste – River North

Celeste if four floors of exciting elegance. The Bar on the first floor has cocktails in a glamorous bar. The Deco room on the second floor is modeled after 1920′s supper clubs complete with gold and chandeliers. The third floor is reserved for private parties and the 4th is your favorite place in the summer, […]

This Is Where You Need To Go For Brunch! Fat Rice – Logan Square

Peek Inside Kokopelli – Grand Opening Today in Wicker Park, Chicago

Come with me on my sneak peek of Kokopelli – check out my appisode. The idea of Kokopelli started from a seafood taco truck in Tijuana. On Tuesday I was invited to the Chicago outpost in Wicker Park to preview the menu. Bright pink lights from the bar bounce off the brick and wood […]

You Need To Get The Miang Sa-Wan At Opart Thai House – Lincoln Square, Chicago

Opart Thai House came recommended by a fellow food lover and she recommended the Tiger Cry, curry and Miang Sa-Wan. The service is great, space is open and bright and the flavors transported me right back to Thailand. Check out the restaurant and more food!

Enjoying A Bowl Of Ramen At Wasabi – Logan Square, Chicago

Wasabi is one of the few Japanese owned Japanese restaurants in Chicago so I had some high hopes for a good bowl of ramen. This tiny casual spot fills up in a flash and does not take reservations. Get here by 5:30 if you don’t want to wait on a Saturday. Also, BYOB. In addition […]

Veruca Salt Waffles

Veruca Salt Waffle with salted caramel mouse, vanilla anglaise topped with warm gooey caramel chocolate and sea salt from the now defunct Bleeding Heart Bakery.

Bohemian House – River North, Chicago

Bringing some Germans to Bohemian House seemed like a good idea to gauge the Czech, Austrian and German inspired food. The first thing you notice about BoHo is the homey decor that mixes equal parts rustic and elegance. Wall Art View to the kitchen Hand-crafted communal table Lively (bordering on loud), attentive service and comfortable […]

Tasting at Adamus Lounge in the Silversmith Hotel – The Loop, Chicago

The Adamus Lounge opened this summer in the newly renovated Silversmith Hotel in the Loop and it is a beauty. Playing off the Jewelers Row District theme the interior has diamond table tops, jewel cut tables and large cut glass sconces. The place oozes glamour. I was invited to a tasting on Monday and was […]

Dinner at Seasons in Beautiful Amsterdam, Netherlands

We had dinner with friends in the impossibly cute Jordaan neighborhood at Seasons in Amsterdam. To get an inside peek and a close up of all of the food check out the Tastemade video I made. As you can tell by the name there is a seasonal menu, the service and prices are great. This […]