When Dinosaur Bar-B-Que first opened in Chicago back in April, this New York based barbecue chain was the talk of the town. All foodies and barbecue lovers anxiously waited in anticipation for the store’s arrival. Kevin and I actually sampled Dinosaur for the first time at the Windy City Smokeout this summer. We tried their…
Labriola Cafe & Bakery
One of my favorite restaurants to grab lunch or a casual dinner out is Labriola Cafe. Any time Kevin and I are out shopping in Oak Brook we always make a point to eat at Labriola. There menu has everything from sandwiches to salads, pizza, pasta, and burgers. There really is something for everyone’s taste…
Amber Cafe
A couple of weeks ago Kevin and I joined his parents for dinner at Amber Cafe to celebrate his dad’s birthday. Amber Cafe serves contemporary American dishes which change based on what’s in season. Before meeting for dinner I do what I always do and previewed the menu online. After reading through all of the…
Rockit Bar & Grill
Rockit Bar & Grill has been a restaurant staple in Chicago for many years. In fact, I even had my Bachelorette party dinner there five years ago. Since the opening of Rockit, restaurateur Billy Dec has expanded his resume and opened other popular venues like Sunda and Bottlefork. In keeping up with some of his…
Girl & The Goat
When Stephanie Izard debuted her first restaurant, Girl & the Goat, in 2010 it was the most anticipated opening in Chicago. Reservations were next to impossible to snag at the time. In 2011 I was lucky enough to dine at this Randolph Row gem for my birthday but only after making our reservation three months…
RPM Steak
One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago is RPM Italian so when the team behind RPM opened their second venture, RPM Steak, I knew it was a place I wanted to try. This past weekend Kevin and I dined at RPM Steak to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary. We had an early reservation on…
Nellcote
Nellcote is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago and perhaps the prettiest space I have ever dined in. From the crystal chandeliers to the wallpaper and fun blue chairs – everything about this space is just lovely. My first visit to Nellcote was several years ago for Kevin’s birthday dinner. Nellcote features European-inspired small plates made with…
The 206
When Tino Ganacias relocated to Oak Park from Seattle, he knew he wanted to bring good coffee (something Seattle is known for) to the area. He started his coffee and espresso truck, named The 206 (Seattle’s area code), and developed a waffle recipe to help drive traffic. Set up outside of the local Farmer’s Market…
DOC Wine Bar
A few weeks ago Kevin and I met his mom and dad for dinner at DOC Wine Bar in Lombard. It was a beautiful summer night so we enjoyed our dinner on the patio. We started our meal with a couple of appetizers. My choice were the Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates. Any time bacon…
Standard Market Grill
Standard Market Grill is one of those restaurants that has a menu that will please everyone’s taste buds. It is the perfect place to grab a meal when you want chef-inspired fare with a casual atmosphere. There menu consists of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas, and special dinner features such as their pork chop and…
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