Chocolate With A Conscience – A Day With TCHO & Takito Kitchen

Life is good when you get invited to a chocolate tasting. I ventured over to my old neighborhood, Ukrainian Village, to Takito Kitchen for a chocolate tasting hosted by TCHO Chocolate and Fortune Fish & Gourment . The whole event was inspiring from the restaurant space, friendly wait staff, incredible food and of course, amazing […]

Belly Q Knows How to Throw a BBQ – West Loop

Wednesday night in Chicago, Tasting Table and Belly Q teamed up for a huge summer BBQ in the West Loop and it was what a BBQ should be. Great company, plenty of drinks, ridiculously delicious food and a really fun atmosphere. Want to get a glimpse of more food and inside the BellyQ party? Check […]

Brunch @ Perennial Virant – Lincoln Park

Sunday’s are always good for sitting outside and enjoying a Bloody Mary and some brunch. I decided to check out Perennial Virant in Lincoln Park because every time I pass by the patio is packed and everyone always looks like they are having fun. If you don’t mind a crowd this is the place to […]

Pastoral in Lakeview = Best Neighborhood Shop

Imagine a spot where you can stop in and find the perfect bottle of wine, craft beer, cheese, olives, jams, and chocolates for the dinner party/housewarming gift/Ravinia outing/picnic and you are probably thinking of Pastoral. Not only do they have all of these things (several items are local as well) but also they serve THE […]

Summer Patio Drinking & Eating – Parson’s Chicken & Fish

The patio is the best thing to happen to Parson’s Chicken and Fish. The actual restaurant is small making for long wait times and shuffling between the bar and eating in the restaurant so the patio is a welcome addition. I was here on Wednesday about 6pm and three of us got in right away. […]

Top 10 Burger In Chicago? Grange Hall Burger Bar

It was a bright Sunday spring afternoon and I was on a mission for a burger. I had heard Grange Hall Burger Bar was worth checking out for their burgers and I am glad I stopped in. Located on Randolph street among restaurant row, Grange Hall offers a nice change of pace. The minute you […]

Enjoy Some Old School Asian Fusion at Ping Pong in Lakeview

Although in the dozen blocks of North Broadway between Waveland and Belmont there has been a boom in restaurants this year, including a couple of BBQ places, Mexican Cafe, and a breakfast joint, I decided bypass these for now and finally try a neighborhood staple that has been around for years. I suppose I would […]

Want Tasty Empanadas? Get On Over to Cafe Tola in Lakeview

Cafe Tola, the to-go espresso and empanada bar, is a great addition to Lakeview. What it lacks in size it makes up in color and flavor. This tiny spot is brightly decorated and uses every square inch for either food or Latin American tchotchkes like luchador masks. The staff is very friendly and expedites the […]

Little Goat, Big Plate – West Loop

As a fan of Girl and the Goat (I wrote about my last trip here) I had wanted to try out Little Goat since it opened in late December. We arrived at just before 2pm on a cold March Friday and it was packed. Luckily there were two seats at the diner bar waiting just […]

CHICAGO CHEF WEEK 2013 | March 17-22

Another (if you missed Restaurant Week) week of prix fixe lunches and dinners to satisfy your foodie cravings. Most lunches are 3 courses for $22 and most dinners are 3 courses for $44. So many great restaurants! Here are few on my wish list: Avec, Balena, Baume & Brix, Green Zeba and Hot Chocolate. Click […]