Review: An Exciting Sunday Funday with a Thai Seafood Collab at Lowcountry
One of the best ways to get me out of my apartment on a chilly, windy Sunday is with the promise of a great meal. Paired with an intriguing atmosphere, […]
Review: Brunch at The Dearborn Is Festive, Fun, and Best Enjoyed with Friends
In the rush of St. Patrick’s Day merriment, my friends and I headed downtown to enjoy brunch at The Dearborn. The founders, Amy and Clodagh Lawless, have incorporated their Irish […]
Review: Celebrate Pâques/Easter at River North’s Lush La Grande Boucherie & Area Eateries
Ah, Paris in the spring. Or at least Chicago’s Parisian restaurant La Grande Boucherie during false spring as well as Easter, or Pâques, en français. Spanning two floors over 10,000 […]
Review: Dine Like the GOAT—A Slam Dunk Experience at Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Review by Mackenzie Sinta. Perfection doesn’t happen by chance, but is built through practice. As one of the most revered athletes of all time, Michael Jordan has long been a […]
Review: Libertad’s New Wicker Park Location Hosts Community Members for a Delicious Grand Opening
What a time to be a Wicker Park resident—contemporary Latin American restaurant Libertad in Skokie has just opened a new location in your neighborhood. At its grand opening, owner/operator Marcos […]
Review: A Celebration of Tradition and Culture at Sunda New Asian’s Lunar New Year
This review was written by Mackenzie Sinta. Sunda New Asian is no stranger to reimagining traditional Southeast Asian cuisine. The restaurant group is highly regarded for its refreshing flavors and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]