Chicago Restaurant Week 2014 – Sepia – West Loop

se·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 […]

Chicago Restaurant Week @TortoiseClub – River North

“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 […]

Dusek’s in Pilsen – Come For the Food, Stay For the Punch House

Dusek’s is in the gorgeous Thalia Hall built in 1892 by John Dusek. The building has been completely rehabbed but keeps some old timey touches with a tin ceiling, brick walls, and plenty of refurbished wood. Thalia Hall upstairs is opening soon and will have live music while Duseks’s has the food on the ground […]

Chicago Restaurant Week – Resevations Open!

Chicago 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 […]

Italian Food Lover’s Dream – Ciao, Eataly Chicago!

Mario Batali’s Eataly opened on Monday and is basically Disneyland for foodies. Remember when Whole Foods opened up their store in Lincoln Park and you felt like you could spend hours in there? Well this feels like Whole Food times ten. Two levels full of all the groceries, wine, food, cookbooks and kitchenware you could […]

Rustic Italian at Balena – Lincoln Park, Chicago

From the moment we walked in Balena it was perfect. The high ceiling with wood beams and big round lights give Balena an open and warm feel. Decor elements like the custom leather bar, wood block floor, old-timey cabinets, cutting board style tables, red leather folding chairs and Italian tile in greens blues and cream […]

Not So Small Plates at Wood – Lakeview, Chicago

The first time I passed Wood I peaked in and saw a beautiful wood bar with more than enough seats, a serious line up of liquor and rich orange leather booths. I immediately thought, “This is the perfect spot for a cozy drink and meal on a winter day.” Glad I didn’t wait until winter […]

Tweet, Let’s Eat! – Uptown, Chicago

There is something for everyone at Tweet. Gluten-free, full bar, great beer selection, healthy options, comfort food options, Mexican dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, huge portions, toys brought to the table for kids, free Wi-Fi, plenty of parking on Sheridan, outdoor seating. You get the picture.

Macanese Cuisine at Fat Rice – Logan Square

Update: Cha Gordo (Fat Tea) – This is where you need to go for brunch! Fat Rice is the restaurant everyone and their mother has been talking about recently. I wanted to see for myself if this number four rated best restaurant in America 2013 (according to Bon Appetit) lived up to the […]

Farm to Tavern – Farmhouse | River North

There really isn’t anything not to like at Farmhouse Tavern. You feel like you are in a shabby chic farmhouse with details like the rustic stain glass windows, exposed brick, mix and match chairs, and copper wire lights. Most of the decor is salvaged from around Chicago. The service is very welcoming and very good […]