OSTERIA LA MADIA: BRUNCH

Let’s start with me saying that I LOVE a good Sunday brunch! I feel that it’s the best time to relax with friends over a midday meal as part of #SundayFunday and before the prep for the work week begins. I could even say that it’s a nice reset for the week. And really, it just […]

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IMPERIAL LAMIAN: A SNEAK PEEK

I had been watching the construction on the corner of State & Hubbard for months, while also reading up on the restaurant that now exists on the corner: IMPERIAL LAMIAN. Yes, the Indonesia-based Imperial Group decided to bring their authentic Chinese dishes to Chicago by means of the gorgeous restaurant, Imperial Lamian. Not only will you […]

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JAMAICAN STAYCATION

The temperatures are anywhere from 5F to 35F these days, dusted with snow or a touch of blistery cold winds. Sounds lovely, right? Winters in Chicago can really take a toll on your good spirits, and while it’s easy to just hibernate {read: chibernate} until the Spring, why not get creative and do something fun […]

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ATLANTA EATS

Over the week of Christmas, the boyfriend and I made our way down to Atlanta… via a long, treacherous road trip through sheets of rain. Though the drive down (and back) was stressful even as a passenger, it was well worth it! Along the way, we based our stops on… food. Naturally. Because we wanted […]

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PRIME & PROVISIONS

In the Midwest, we love steak and potatoes. Chicago is no stranger to this, and now has quite a list of amazing steakhouses to its name. One of the newer to this list, and with its own twist, is PRIME & PROVISIONS. Located on the corner of Lasalle & Wacker, it’s perfect for locals, professionals […]

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