A few weeks ago Kevin and I dined at Prasino for dinner. I have wanted to visit Prasino ever since it was featured on Check, Please! a few seasons ago. The word ‘prasino’ is Greek for ‘green’. I think the restaurant is perfectly named as all ingredients used in their cuisine are organic and locally…
Knife and Tine
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, then you know I love Sunday brunch! Kevin and I love trying out new brunch places each week and recently dined at Knife and Tine in Lincoln Park. Kevin started his meal with a Bloody Mary which he thought was good, but pretty standard…
Weekend Recap
Good morning!! How was your weekend? Temperatures reached 40 degrees here and the snow is finally starting to melt so I call that a good weekend! Here is what I was up to: FRIDAY | Kevin and I met for dinner at Fat Duck Tavern. I had a turkey burger (no bun) with sweet potato fries…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Lincoln Park
Happy Thursday! Today I am continuing with my Chicago Neighborhood Guide series and discussing all things Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park is about 3.5 miles north of downtown Chicago and is a very desired neighborhood to live in. source Today’s post is brought to you by my friend and Lincoln Park resident, Mandy! Mandy and I…
Sunda
If you love modern Asian cuisine, then Sunda is the restaurant for you. Sunda is a part of the restaurant group Rockit Ranch Productions which also includes one of my favorite new restaurants – Bottlefork. We’ve dined at Sunda a couple of different times and love its fun, lively atmosphere as well as the fantastic food….
Clean Slate Cookbook Review
I recently received my newest cookbook and I am totally in love! Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide is more than just a book full of recipes. This cookbook provides you with golden rules for eating clean as well as a 3-day and 21-day action plan to detox your mind and body. It provides a…
Crosby’s Kitchen
I was first introduced to Crosby’s Kitchen last year by my sister who used to live a couple of blocks from the restaurant. I was hooked from my first visit and have gone back several times since. We have even introduced some out of town guests to Crosby’s. source Crosby’s Kitchen is known for their…
Piggyback Tavern
Until a couple of years ago, the one thing the Oak Park food scene was seriously lacking was a good BBQ restaurant. Kevin and I are big fans of BBQ so you can imagine our excitement when Piggyback Tavern opened at the end of 2012. source Chef Jason Koraski came from one of my favorite…
Axcan
If you’ve been following along with my weekend recaps for the past couple of months, you know there is a new Mexican restaurant that we have been frequenting lately. Axcan Mexican Grill opened in Forest Park at the beginning of December and has already made a name for itself among locals. Complimentary chips and two…
Trenchermen
Located in a 1920s Chicago Historic building that once housed a social center for immigrants, Trenchermen opened in 2012 keeping the spirit of that social center alive. Their dining room was created to be a warm and inviting space while the bar space was created for people to stop in for a drink or to…
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