Several new restaurants have opened in Oak Park recently and Citrine is a welcomed new addition to the current restaurant scene. Citrine is run by the same people behind The Dawson and Amber so I know I was in for a treat. The food menu is Mediterranean inspired and changes seasonally. Kevin, my sister, and I visited for dinner…
Miss Ricky’s
Since my birthday happened to fall on a Sunday this year, I knew I wanted to make sure brunch was a hit. I wanted to try somewhere new (to me) with awesome food and good outdoor seating. I spent some time researching different menus and eventually settled on Miss Ricky’s located in the Virgin Hotel….
Vistro
It’s been a while since I’ve done a restaurant review and today’s is one you don’t want to miss! Vistro opened in August 2014 and is run by chef/owner Paul Virant who is already well known for his other two restaurants Vie and Perennial Virant. Vistro focuses on seasonal food and drinks and showcases local…
Paleo Friendly Options: Starbucks
Since I have started following a mostly Paleo diet, I would say the hardest part of staying on track is when eating out. If I am preparing my own food, it is very easy to meal plan and follow the Paleo guidelines, but there are times when I don’t have time to pack my lunch/snacks…
Brightwok Kitchen
Most of the time I bring my lunch to work, but every now and then I will eat out and I try to find healthy options when I do. Last summer I put together a list of some healthy lunch spots in the Loop. Since then there have been other healthy spots open near my…
Chicago Restaurant Week 2016
Chicago Restaurant Week is one of the most anticipated events of the year and 2016 officially kicks off tomorrow! Last year I rounded up my list of recommendations and this year I am putting together a list of participating restaurants that I have dined at and reviewed here on my blog. Some of these I…
Favorite Breakfast Spots
You all know that my favorite meal to go out for is brunch. There are so many restaurants in Chicago that serve a fantastic brunch and as much as I love trying innovative dishes, sometimes a good classic breakfast is what I crave. Lately I’ve been very into simple egg dishes that you can find at…
Best Desserts
Last week I shared with you some of my favorite brunch dishes in Chicago and today I am rounding up some of my favorite desserts that are easy to pick up when you’re on the go. All of these desserts are huge portions and great for sharing. You can also view my lists of best…
Cochon Volant
When the new Hyatt Centric Hotel opened in Chicago’s Loop earlier this year, a popular new restaurant came along with it. Cochon Volant is a French brasserie serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Last week Kevin and I visited for dinner before seeing The Lion King. Kevin was immediately drawn to the menu when he saw…
Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
For this week’s restaurant review I will be talking about a popular spot right in the heart of downtown Oak Park. Lake Street Kitchen + Bar opened in late 2011 and I was so excited because it was one of the first restaurants in Oak Park to have a “downtown Chicago” vibe. The restaurant took…
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 11
- Next Page »