Butcher and the Burger is one of those small neighborhood burger counters that quickly made a name for itself when it opened in Lincoln Park in 2011. Like the cheeseburger at Au Cheval, many local Chicagoans consider the burgers here to be some of the best in the city. The concept of this burger joint is…
Nightwood
One of the most popular brunch spots in Chicago would have to be Logan Square’s Lula Cafe. You can always expect to see a crowd of people happily waiting for brunch on the weekend. When Chef and Owner, Jason Hammel, opened his second restaurant, Nightwood, it came as no surprise that it quickly became just…
Weekend Recap
Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It was a beautiful weekend here until late Sunday afternoon when it started raining, but I got to spend lots of time outside enjoying the sunshine which was nice. Here is what I was up to: FRIDAY | After work Kevin and I went to Axcan…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – West Loop
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…
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…
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…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Buena Park
It’s Thursday which means it’s time for another edition of the Chicago Neighborhood Guide. Today’s post features Buena Park – a tiny pocket of Uptown, just north of Lakeview. source Writing today’s post is Buena Park resident and one of my very best friends, Mandy. Mandy and I met while students at Purdue and bonded over…
Au Cheval
If you ask any Chicagoan what their favorite burger is, the majority will probably tell you the cheeseburger at Au Cheval. While my personal favorite burger in the city can be found elsewhere (more on that another time), the burger at Au Cheval is definitely a close second. Au Cheval is a small diner that…
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