Mighty Fine Mexican Diner Food At Dove’s Luncheonette – Wicker Park

Counter seating, record player spinning some soul, and comfort food give Dove’s Luncheonette a real diner feel with welcome additions like a tequila menu. Take a peek inside Dove’s Luncheonette via Tastemade:

Peek Inside Kokopelli – Grand Opening Today in Wicker Park, Chicago

Come with me on my sneak peek of Kokopelli – check out my appisode. The idea of Kokopelli started from a seafood taco truck in Tijuana. On Tuesday I was invited to the Chicago outpost in Wicker Park to preview the menu. Bright pink lights from the bar bounce off the brick and wood […]

A Little Slice of New York in Chicago – Craft Pizza

Craft Pizza invited some food bloggers to dinner ahead of their June 3rd grand opening and it was delicious. Inspired by pizzerias like Ray’s and Joe’s in NYC, Craft Pizza is a little slice of New York in Chicago. Check out this Tastemade episode of Craft Pizza.

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 […]

What To Do, Eat, & See This Weekend In Chicago

Friday: Jammin’ at the Zoo 2013 Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Lincoln Park Zoo – Gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday: Wicker Park Fest – July 27th & 28th Milwaukee Ave. Between North and Paulina, 12pm – 10pm. $5 donation at entrance. Three stages of live bands and DJs, local food vendors and art […]

Cheap(er) Eats For Those on A College Student’s Budget in Chicago

I’m pleased to introduce Nicole Adams. She currently works with Westwood College and enjoys designing, writing and of course eating. She is Alicia Tastes Life first guest blogger! Cheap(er) Eats For Those on A College Student’s Budget –on behalf of Nicole Adams of Westwood College Chicago is a big city with a diverse population. As immigrants from all […]

Consuelo the Food Truck – Big Star Chicago

Big Star is one of my favorite taquerias in Chicago from the Johnny Cash records to the perfectly sweet and sour San Antonio Sling (Herradura Plata, St Germain & Grapefruit) enjoyed while sitting on the patio in the Chicago sun = heaven. Every taco on the menu is worth eating. My favorites are: –Tacos Al […]

Chicago « Renegade Craft Fair & Other Weekend Fests

Even though the weather has indicated summer is over and fall has arrived it’s still nice enough to enjoy some of the last Chicago festivals this weekend. Here are a few of my favorites: Renegade Craft Fair Chicago – One of the best fairs to showcase handmade crafts and art. The emphasis for this fair is […]

Free Things To Do This Weekend – Art & Farmer’s Market

For those of you not going to Lollapalooza, Chicago offers several free events around town. Here are just a few: Neighborhood Farmer’s Markets. Great chance to support your own neighborhood or get out and explore a neighborhood that is new to you and eat some good food. Bridgeport Farmers Market: Saturday 7 am – 1 […]