Unless you’ve walked down Clark Street in Lakeview, you may not be familiar with a newer restaurant on the scene – Hutch. I first heard about Hutch after reading about Erica‘s brunch experience and I knew I had to go check it out for myself. Hutch was created based on two ideas: to be a…
Eyrie
Unless you live in Oak Park you are probably not familiar with Eyrie Restaurant. Allow me to introduce you. Eyrie is a student-run restaurant that is part of the culinary program at Robert Morris University. Their mission is to provide a supportive learning environment for aspiring chefs, providing seasonal dining for the community while embracing…
Blueberry Oat Muffins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
With the beginning of a new year upon us, I’m sure many of us (myself included), are trying to start the year off right by eating healthier. After weeks of indulging on holiday treats, my body has definitely been craving some lighter fare. These blueberry muffins are gluten free, dairy free, and contain no white…
Wood
Last week Kevin and I had the most delicious last meal of 2014. We made a reservation at Wood for New Year’s Eve and couldn’t have been more pleased with our meals. The restaurant had a special prix-fixe menu for the evening which we weren’t aware of until we were seated, but it turned out…
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! Today is my first day back at work after having the past two weeks off. I wish I didn’t have to go back until Monday, but I guess I can’t really complain about a one day work week. We don’t really have any plans this weekend other than to make a trip out…
Chicago Q
Second to my love for all things Italian, barbecue is easily a close runner up for favorite foods of mine. Although barbecue is more famous in the South, Chicago does have some great barbecue restaurants as well. Chicago Q has been one of our favorites since it opened in 2010. Known for its competition style…
Thursday Things – Favorite Christmas Movies
In keeping with the “Christmas Favorites” theme this week, today I am sharing with you our favorite Christmas movies! Every year there are a select few Christmas movies that are on both mine and Kevin’s required watching list. Here are each of our Top 5 Favorite Christmas Movies: Paige’s Picks: Miracle on 34th Street Home…
Perennial Virant
One of the first fine dining experiences Kevin and I had together was several years ago at Michelin star winner, Vie in Western Springs. The chef/owner of Vie is Paul Virant. We enjoyed our meal so much that we knew we had to try his other restaurant as well. Perennial Virant is Chef Virant’s second…
Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen
As nice as it is to go out for a more formal dining experience, sometimes a quick service restaurant is just what you need. If you are looking for a casual restaurant with more than casual food, Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen is your answer. When you first enter Doc B’s you order and pay at a…
Thursday Things – #AMCandCocaColaFreestyle
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post that I was compensated for. I received complimentary AMC Theatre movie passes as well as an AMC Theatre gift card to use for my review. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Tomatoes for Cucumbers. As a Purdue University alum, one of…
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