KAI ZAN

We love sushi. I’ve posted several reviews of sushi spots over the years, like Naoki and Arami and even a pricey omakase at Omakase Yume. Dare I say that while they are all very good (especially Naoki), none compare to Kai Zan. Kai Zan may be the best sushi spot in Chicago. Perhaps my favorite […]

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OMAKASE YUME

While NYC, Las Vegas and other cities have had their fair share of omakase restaurants over the years, they’re only now really starting to pop up all over Chicago. There are favorite sushi restaurants that offer omakase as a dining option, but now we have at least a handful of pure omakase experiences to choose […]

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Fulton Market Harvest Fest 2018

Chicago is no stranger to the street fest scene. There are plenty to attend all summer long, and they’re just a good time. A few weeks ago we went to the Greektown Fest, but it was honestly such a hot day that it wasn’t too enjoyable. We quickly found ourselves walking to the closest bar […]

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CHICAGO GOURMET 2017

My favorite food event, Chicago Gourmet, was held in Millennium Park last weekend and it was the 10yr Anniversary! HUGE congrats to the IMR and Bon Appetit magazine teams for putting on an amazing event in this gorgeous city. This year, I went on both Saturday and Sunday – it was aggressive, and I’m not […]

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ANNIVERSARY STAYCATION

There’s no better way to explore your own city than to enjoy a staycation here and there. There are always new hotels and restaurants popping up; and even if there aren’t, you can always make stops at your favorite places. We spent our anniversary this year with a staycation at the beautiful Gwen hotel, had […]

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