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…
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…
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…
Chicago Guide to Coffee
If there is one thing Chicagoans love, it is their coffee! Everyone has their favorites and connoisseurs are very protective over their beloved coffee of choice. It’s a very exciting day when you’re brunching and the restaurant serves your coffee of choice. Chicago has several local roasters so today I thought I would highlight a…
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…
The Kinderhook Tap
The Kinderhook Tap is your small neighborhood bar and grill where you walk in and feel like everyone knows your name. Located on the corner of Oak Park and Van Buren Avenues, the name comes from President Van Buren’s nickname “Old Kinderhook”. source After living in Oak Park for five years, Kevin and I just…
Marion Street Cheese Market
I’m excited to share with a you a true Oak Park gem today. Marion Street Cheese Market is one of the first places we visited when we moved into our condo almost six years ago. It’s conveniently located steps away from the Oak Park Metra and Harlem Green Line stations so it’s the perfect spot…
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
When I first moved to Chicago, one of the first restaurants I went to was a neighborhood tapas place near my apartment. This started my love affair with small plates dining and where I discovered one of the best food combinations ever: bacon + dates. Unfortunately, my former favorite restaurant is no longer in existence…
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