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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NICO OSTERIA: BRUNCH

There was a period of time where all I wanted to eat were dishes from NICO OSTERIA. I don’t mean they have one of my favorite dishes; they have many. I’ve had almost every dish from every menu they have during the day.. and everything is perfect to me.  I even tweeted this once.. and […]

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JEAN PHILIPPE PATISSERIE

One of the main reasons I love staying at Aria is for the dining selections.  A daily stop at Jean Philippe for a breakfast brioche and coffee, or late-night crepe is always on the list for satisfying our sweet tooth cravings.  JEAN PHILIPPE PATISSERIE – Aria  WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE The DULCE DE LECHE BRIOCHE […]

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32.

31 to 32 was a year of clarity.  I found myself again, I found love with an amazing man who I am lucky to call mine, and I made awesome memories with family and friends.  This past weekend was filled with surprise plans from my boyfriend and my sister. Just an amazing time! I’m so […]

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