Craft Spirit Week Chicago – Celebrating the Art of Fine Spirits | Oct 1st – 6th

Be apart of Chicago’s first Craft Spirit Week! The week will include tastings and events with the mid-week feature of the Independent Spirits Expo on October 3rd. Their mission: Real spirits is real taste, and the ever-growing community of craft distillers and craft drinkers is privvy to experience these spirits like never before! Through tastings, […]

Hello Again…Ada Street 1664

Quiet alley and garbage trucks, I am intrigued. Nondescript door, albeit nice font, and a dark entrance, I like this change of pace. Welcome to Ada St. restaurant. The word speakeasy has been used to describe Ada St. and it’s an apt description with its out-of-the way location and seemingly hidden entrance. However, judging by its […]

Need a Skin Detox? Official Glowing Green Smoothie (R) Recipe

I’ve been trying to eat a bit healthier these days. This morning I woke up and began making the greenest smoothie I’ve ever had. I knew it would be good for me but what about the taste? That was my excuse for sitting on the recipe for, well…months. My blender isn’t very big so I […]

The Rooftop Patio is Open @ Owen & Engine | Logan Square

The weather has been amazing in Chicago and it got me thinking of places that would be opening up their outdoor seating. My first visit last year to Owen & Engine was after they closed their rooftop but I have been patiently waiting for the weather to be warm enough to sit outside at Owen & […]

Thirsty? Chicago’s Tastiest Cocktail Roundup

Just in time for the weekend. Hope this gives you some ideas if you are looking for some new cocktails. I tend toward the sweet but at every one of these restaurants/bar they offer a savory selection as well. As we all know, Chicago has its fair share of bars so I am sure I […]

Do You Like the Taste of Delicious?

I discovered this great sangria at the grocery store and have been enjoying it all summer long. The white sangria is sweet (but not too sweet) and fresh. The red sangria is bolder, the way a Merlot is, and rich. Both are seriously delicious. Do yourself a flavor and get some. Found this at Whole […]

The Bite of Oregon – August 12-14 – Benefiting Special Olympics Oregon

My first trip to Portland was in July. It’s such a beautiful city with amazing food. The view of Mt.Hood alone is worth it. It was a short trip and with Portland ranking either first, second or third (depending on whom you ask) as having the most restaurants and bars per capita, I was only […]

The Terrace at Trump – Chicago

I’ve always wondered if the view was worth it at The Terrace at Trump. Well, I guess that depends on who is paying. Located on the 16th floor the patio provides a unique view of downtown buildings as well as the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The vibe is cool and relaxed and provided the […]

Thirsty?

I had the good fortune to try the Little Market drink at Mercadito the other day. It hit the spot to say the least. It was refreshing with fresh pineapple and a little bite with chile guajillo around the rim. Good alternative to the standard margarita. Yum! Go now.