LAVO LAS VEGAS

On our last day of a quick trip to Las Vegas, we decided that we wanted a good brunch. And by that, I mean that we wanted a feast and lots of bubbly. A quick search and we thought LAVO fit the description of what we wanted really well. It also had a patio and […]

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JALEO LAS VEGAS

There are a handful of good tapas restaurants in Las Vegas, but when one of them is by José Andrés, you know which one to pick. JALEO is inside the COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, with a lively and festive vibe to it. The service is good, though relaxed, which is perfect for a tapas restaurant where you […]

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IXCATECO GRILL

When you hear buzz about a new Mexican restaurant opening in Albany Park, you may not take note. When you hear that the same restaurant has Chef/Owner Anselmo Ramirez, you add it to the list of spots to check out as soon as it opens. If Chef Anselmo’s name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, you […]

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2015 BEST OF CHICAGO

Last night Chicago Magazine hosted the 2015 Best of Chicago event at City Winery in the West Loop.  It could not have been a more perfect day for an indoor/outdoor event! There were lots of delicious bites, tasty cocktails, and fun prizes to be won via raffle tickets. The boyfriend and I made our rounds, […]

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EL RANCHO GRANDE

This past winter, the boyfriend took me on a little road trip to New Buffalo, MI for some shopping, a stop at the casino and an awesome dinner at a cozy, fully-decorated, Mexican restaurant in the heart of the quaint little city called ‘EL RANCHO GRANDE’.  We’ve now been back several times, with each visit being […]

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