What’s better than happy hour on a cold, gloomy November day in Chicago? Happy hour at Roy’s Chicago, with it’s Hawaiian vibe, tropical cocktails and fusion food! ALOHA HOUR is from 4:30-7pm (AND from 9pm-close!) and has it’s own menu, featuring select cocktails and appetizers. We’re not talking watered down drinks or tiny bites either. […]
There are a handful of Michelin starred restaurants in Chicago, all amazing and all by great chefs. ACADIA is one of those, and is extra special to me because it’s right in my backyard in the South Loop. Chef Ryan McCaskey opened Acadia in 2010 and has been evolving the restaurant each season of each […]
KURAH is one of the South Loop’s gems and lucky for me, it’s two blocks from my apartment. It’s a full service Mediterranean restaurant serving traditional yet upscale dishes in a seriously charming space. Now before I get to our meal, let’s talk about Kurah a bit. This is the second consecutive year that Kurah […]
While it may seem like I only dine out, my bank account just couldn’t keep up. After a lot of eating out, there comes a time when my soul just craves some home cooking. I’ve received quite a few amazing cookbooks over the past few months, and thought it was time to actually cook something using […]
Whether you’re from Chicago or not, if you’re a pizza lover, you can’t deny the deep dish pizza as one of the best. When I want a hearty, extra cheesy slice that I can eat with a knife and fork, my preference is LOU MALNATI’S. Lou Malnati’s has been around since 1971, with its first […]