Spanish Octopus at Wood | Chicago, IL

Spanish Octopus with green garlic emulsion, bok choy, and savory puffed grains on the summer menu at Wood in Lake View, Chicago. Almost too pretty to eat.

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 […]

Up Your Romantic Dinner Game at Terrazza Brunella – Capri, Italy

Walk the Bougainvillea lined streets of Capri to Terrazza Brunella sitting atop a cliff overlooking the Marina Piccola. This really is one of the most romantic restaurants with a break taking view. Fresh caught fish and produce grown right there in Capri fill the menu. Try the branzino fish and octopus carpaccio. Friendly service and […]