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View flying over Montrose Beach into O’Hare.

Flights and Bites at Berghoff Chicago – Chicago Craft Beer Week

The Berghoff restaurant and brewery’s Flights & Bites event for Chicago Craft Beer Week last Thursday featured five Berghoff beers paired with small bites. Tim Lucas, Berghoff Sales Manager, took us through the history of Berghoff and the beers and Floor Manager Jeff educated us on the food pairings. At the end of the tasting […]

Brunch at Nico Osteria – Gold Coast

Located in the Thompson Hotel Nico Osteria is a restaurant that pays attention to detail. From the perfectly lit dining room, open kitchen, just rustic enough appeal for an osteria to the beautiful tile floor and great service. Not a surprise as this is a One Off Hospitality Group restaurant (think Avec, Blackbird, Publican, The […]

Brunch at Bread and Wine – Irving Park

With Easter approaching I found Bread and Wine thanks to OpenTable’s Chicago restaurants page featuring openings for Easter brunch. Housed in a former laundromat (with parking in front!) the space is a cozy wood filled room with a bar, chef’s table and small retail space stocked with wine and locally made snacks. Welcomed warmly we […]

Peruvian Street Food in Chicago – Tanta |River North

With dozens of restaurants around the world under his belt famed Peruvian Chef Gastón Acurio brings Peruvian street food with its Chinese, Spanish, Japanese and Incan influences to Chicago delivered in an upscale package. The space is bright, lively and a welcome addition to River North. There is a bar and outdoor space on the […]

I Died & Went to Wine Heaven – Drake Hotel, Chicago

I was lucky to be invited to the Winebow Vintage Portfolio Tasting at the Drake Hotel by Anna Lisa Tempestini. She is the proprietor and winemaker at Fattoria Resta in Buonconvento, Tuscany. Hundreds of wines were showcased from around the world. Getting in early was nice as it gave me time to peruse the tables and […]

CHICAGO CHEF WEEK 2014 | March 16-21

Low(er) key alternative to Restaurant Week with the same bargains (check the menus for price comparison). Nico Osteria is on my list! You can also win free dinner for a year: “2 lucky guests will be chosen at random to win 52 $50 gift cards from participating restaurants.” For reservations, participants and menus: CHICAGO CHEF […]

Getting Fancy at Henri – The Loop

It’s been a long time since I’ve gone out to eat on Valentine’s Day and Henri is the perfect place for those that enjoy the perks of fine dining without the uptight vibe. Huge front windows grant an amazing view of Millennium Park while the decor feels rich and decadent yet inviting. Thick leather bar […]

Brunch at La Sirena Clandestina – West Loop

La Sirena Clandestina feels cozy yet open with large front windows that allow the morning light to come streaming in. There is not shortage of rustic wood highlighted by brick and teal walls. The stools, netted light fixtures and mermaid artwork give it a retro vibe. I love a classic American breakfast but La Sirena […]

Red Square: Steam, Drink & Eat at Chicago’s Oldest Russian Bath House

I can get a drink delivered to me in the hot tub? A group of Russian friends were happily chatting away with cocktails in hand when I stepped into the locker room to change before heading into the Turkish steam room. Sure enough I saw the phone to dial-up to order from the bar. I […]