Last week I shared with you some of my favorite brunch dishes in Chicago and today I am rounding up some of my favorite desserts that are easy to pick up when you’re on the go. All of these desserts are huge portions and great for sharing. You can also view my lists of best…
Weekend Recap
It’s finally here! It’s Christmas week! Only two more days of work stand between me and vacation through the New Year! I am so ready for Christmas break and can’t wait to hang out with my family next week. Until then, here is a little look at our weekend. FRIDAY | Kevin and I grabbed…
Favorite Brunch Dishes
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time then you know I love a good brunch! I’m pretty sure I could breakfast food any time of day. With so many great places to eat brunch in Chicago I haven’t even begun to scratch the service, but I have been to several good…
Weekend Recap
Good morning! I had another fun weekend that I can’t wait to tell you about so let’s jump right in, shall we? FRIDAY | I had the day off work and spent most of it cleaning, running a few errands, and wrapping gifts. My mom and sister arrived late that evening and while I was…
Cochon Volant
When the new Hyatt Centric Hotel opened in Chicago’s Loop earlier this year, a popular new restaurant came along with it. Cochon Volant is a French brasserie serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Last week Kevin and I visited for dinner before seeing The Lion King. Kevin was immediately drawn to the menu when he saw…
Weekend Recap
Good morning! This weekend Kevin and I drove back down to West Lafayette for one of my very favorite Christmas traditions: the Purdue Christmas Show! It was a fun but fast weekend. Here is a look at our activities. FRIDAY | We drove down after work and once we arrived my mom, Kevin, and I…
Our Day Before Thanksgiving Tradition
On November 25, 2009, exactly 6 years ago today, Kevin and I got engaged! It was the day before Thanksgiving and I was flying down to Louisville the next morning to spend the holiday with my family. The week before Kevin asked me if I wanted to go out to dinner before I left to…
Best Pie in Chicago
One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving dinner is the pumpkin pie! It’s the one time of year I eat it and I look forward to it each November. I actually would prefer to eat pie over cake on any occasion so I thought it would be fun to round up some of the best…
Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
For this week’s restaurant review I will be talking about a popular spot right in the heart of downtown Oak Park. Lake Street Kitchen + Bar opened in late 2011 and I was so excited because it was one of the first restaurants in Oak Park to have a “downtown Chicago” vibe. The restaurant took…
Scratch Kitchen & Lounge
If you take a stroll down Madison Avenue in Forest Park you’ll quickly see that it is packed with Irish pubs and Italian restaurants. Over the past few years though there have been several great additions and variety added to the dining scene. Some of my favorite barbecue and Mexican cuisine can be found on…
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