ALOHA HOUR

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. […]

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LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIA

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 […]

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RURAL SOCIETY

The Loews Hotel opening up the its first downtown location earlier this year and immediately created buzz. It’s in a great location, is a huge gorgeous space, and has awesome dining options. One of those is the hotel’s signature steakhouse – RURAL SOCIETY – by Iron Chef Jose Garces. Chef Garces isn’t new to the […]

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TÊTE CHARCUTERIE

I love charcuterie. I grew up snacking on it, and you’ll still find me buying some good cheese and meats to make a platter on any given day. There’s a place in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood that specializes in just this kind of thing. TÊTE CHARCUTERIE makes everything in-house, and just about everything is quite delicious. […]

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PATZ & HALL WINE DINNER

On Friday evening, the sister and I joined a group of about 25 people for a lovely wine dinner at ROY’S CHICAGO. PATZ & HALL wines were perfectly paired with dishes created by Chef Matthew Goodman. It was open seating, so we chose two seats on one of the table, across from 3 older ladies […]

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