On today’s edition of the Chicago Neighborhood Guide we are taking a look at one of my favorite neighborhoods for dining – the West Loop. Many of my favorite restaurants are located in this neighborhood and I love the industrial feel that all of the meat markets and warehouses provide. via Our West Loop narrator…
Ina Garten’s Greek Salad
Greek salads are one of my favorite things to eat! I especially love the salty feta cheese and briny olives. I was recently watching the Food Network and saw Ina Garten (who can do no wrong) make a delicious Greek feast. Part of her meal included this fresh, colorful Greek salad which will be the…
Q BBQ
It’s no secret that I love a good barbecue restaurant, as seen here, here, and here. Recently Kevin and I visited a much more casual barbecue establishment with quick counter service. Q BBQ has three locations in Chicago (Lakeview), La Grange, and Naperville. We stopped in the La Grange location for dinner on our way…
Weekend Recap
Happy Monday! It was a beautiful weekend here in Chicago! I love spring time once the weather starts to warm up because everyone emerges from winter hibernation, restaurants start opening up their patios, and all is right in the world again. We had our first patio brunch this weekend and it was glorious! Here is…
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! I hope you all have had a great week! I’ve been out of town most of the week for a work conference which was kind of nice to get out of the office for a few days. We don’t have much on the agenda for this weekend except for a concert tonight which should…
Against the Grain Cookbook Review
Since Kevin started eating gluten free last fall, I am constantly searching for new recipes to make. It’s pretty easy to effortlessly cook gluten free meals, but baking has been where I’ve had to learn new techniques. Enter Against the Grain. This cookbook has hundreds of gluten free recipes from real, all-natural ingredients. In addition…
Blue Apron Review
Several weeks my friend, Beth, sent me a free trial to Blue Apron. She had been using the service for a while and loved it so decided to share it with me. I had heard a lot about Blue Apron so I was thrilled when she sent me the free trial. A few weeks ago…
Afternoon Tea at The Drake Hotel
For the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of experiencing Holiday Tea at the famous Drake Hotel in Chicago. Afternoon tea takes place in the Palm Court and is served daily from 1-5 PM throughout the year. The Drake hosts special afternoon tea sittings for holidays like Mother’s Day and Easter and…
Easter Weekend Recap
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great Easter weekend! We had a wonderful time celebrating with family on Saturday and our church family on Sunday. It was especially hard having to go back to work this morning after such an enjoyable few days. FRIDAY | I was fortunate enough to have the day…
Five on Friday + $50 Gift Card Giveaway
Happy Friday! It’s Easter weekend and I am looking forward to celebrate the holiday with family! Kevin and I are headed to Louisville for a quick weekend trip to my grandparents’ house and I am excited to see everyone. If you are in the Chicago area and are looking for a church to attend, I…
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