Review: Zarella, River North’s New Bustling Pizzeria
A few months ago, I stumbled upon a TikTok detailing a dinner out at a new River North spot. I saw mozzarella sticks and pasta, in a dimly lit, cozy […]
Review: The Smith in River North Knocks Our Socks Off and Tightens Our Belts
Our evening at The Smith was one to remember, and thank goodness they have a photobooth in their basement so we could preserve our post-meal glee. My partner and I […]
Review: Meso-American (and More) Foodie Feast at the Reborn Michelin Star Atelier Restaurant
Across the street from the massive Lincoln Square construction site on the Western Brown Line stop (check out the piece of the Berlin Wall inside), and behind an unassuming storefront […]
Review: British Bites and Subzero Martinis at Hawksmoor Chicago’s Beef & Liberty Bar
Atop Hawksmoor steakhouse, in the former Michael Jordan restaurant location on LaSalle in River North, is a newish second-story venue, the Beef & Liberty Bar. The décor evokes upscale English […]
Review: Teatro ZinZanni Boasts Outrageous Talent and Zany Jokes—But Lackluster Dining
Teatro ZinZanni is a great way to spend a fall evening in downtown Chicago. Would I rely on it for dinner? Probably not. Would I do drinks beforehand? Probably. But […]
Review: Accessible Opulence with Richard Sandoval at Casa Chi’s Dia De Los Muertos Boozy Tea
On a pleasantly chilly Sunday afternoon, my girlfriend and I headed downtown for boozy tea at Casa Chi. We exited the sunny, bustling street, peeking our heads into Michael Jordan’s […]
Review: Paint and Sip at The Gwen Is an Experiment in Colorful Cuisine
A Spirited Affair saw Fess Parker Winery, a Santa Barbara fixture, paired with The Gwen Chicago for a remarkable paint and sip event. Bites and sips pairings were designed by […]
Come With Me to Sushi Class at Sunda New Asian in Fulton Market
I recently had the pleasure of a sun-soaked, early fall afternoon, during which I not only tasted delicious fare, but learned a new, and hopefully enduring, skill. I attended Sunda […]
Review: Adalina Prime Hits the Ground Running
A new restaurant is hitting Chicago’s streets. Adalina Prime, the sister restaurant of Adalina in the Gold Coast, made its official debut on Tuesday, September 2. The restaurant spans 10,500 […]
Review: Come to Laurel Chicago in the Talbott Hotel for a Feta Fete
Laurel Chicago, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located downstairs in the Talbott Hotel in Streeterville, presents a beautiful fare. Our server, Alexis, had great recommendations and took the lead in our culinary […]
Review: Coalfire, the Perfect Little Southport Pizza Spot
One of my favorite streets in Chicago is Southport Avenue, specifically the part that runs through the north side Lakeview neighborhood. Shops, restaurants, and coffee spots dot both sides of […]
Review: Approachable Luxury to Round Out Your Summer at Hawksmoor
I visited Hawksmoor Chicago this week, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. I went with my partner, a bar manager and bartender who is always ready to sample […]