Review: Olio e Più and the Romance of a Perfect Meal
This Valentine’s Week, my partner and I headed to Olio e Più in River North. We were met with the perfect atmospheric evening, starting with the restaurant’s Martini Monday special […]
Love Bites at Farm Bar, The Goddess and Grocer, for Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day
Celebrate Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day with delicious, creative, and affordable options at two of Chicago’s best curated eateries: Farm Bar and The Goddess and Grocer. I reluctantly release my gate-keeping […]
Review: Urban Belly Invites You to Join the Family This Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a time for reunion, renewal, and celebration, and Urban Belly rises to the occasion with a thoughtfully crafted special menu. The five-course experience begins with three […]
Interview: Stevan Miller Gives Us the Inside Scoop on His World as a Beverage Director for Three Chicago Restaurants
It’s no secret that Chicago has some of the best food in the world, but it is also home to some of the best bars, cocktail lounges, speakeasies, and more. […]
Review: Petite Edith’s French Comfort Food Is a Balm for Chicago Winter
Petite Edith offers a fusion of French cuisine and Midwestern sensibilities to Chicago’s River North neighborhood, and you don’t want to miss its winter menu. Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina […]
Review: Avec Offers Warm and Yummy Prix Fixe Dinner for Chicago Restaurant Week
In October 2003, Donnie Madia and Paul Kahan of 12-time James Beard Award-winning One Off Hospitality opened Avec in the West Loop, first conceived as a wine bar to assuage […]
Chicago Restaurant Week Roundup: The Best Dinner Deals Under $50
It’s that magical time of year. The winter holidays? Valentine’s Day? Even better—Chicago Restaurant Week. From January 23 to February 8, CRW gives Chicagoans and visitors alike the opportunity to […]
Review: Lincoln Park’s Ox Bar & Hearth and Butcher & the Bear Offer Cozy Fine Dining
When Chicago gets cold outside, head inside to these two northside eateries offering warm interiors for both body and belly, featuring Midwestern regional fare and curated cocktails. Ox Bar & […]
Tinsel, Cocktails, and Chaos: Chicago’s Holiday Bar Pop-Ups
Every winter, Chicago bars undergo a familiar transformation. Ordinary spaces fill with lights, ornaments, and festive cocktails designed for maximum holiday cheer. This year’s lineup includes maximalist spectacle, nostalgic comfort, […]
Review: Sapori Trattoria—A Standout Lincoln Park Staple
If you’re searching for a dining experience that feels charming and intimate while still delivering upscale quality at an approachable price point, Sapori Trattoria is a standout destination in one […]
The Thing: The Hash Brown Sandwich at Evette’s Chicago
About a month ago a friend of mine texted me and suggested we go to Evette’s Chicago for breakfast. It was a dreary November Sunday, one of the first really […]
Review: Prisoner Wine and a Winter Floral Workshop Bring Holiday Cheer to the Gwen
Upstairs at the Gwen, past complimentary hot cider just off of the elevator and an opulently decorated Christmas tree, my partner and I attended the hotel’s twelfth “Spirited Affairs” event […]