Eating Out

Ballin’ with Giordano’s Deep Dish Pizza and Scottie Pippen

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events • August 18, 2014

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend – mine was filled with pizza and meeting Chicago Bulls Legend, Scottie Pippen thanks to a special invite by Giordano’s Famous Chicago Pizza to celebrate their newest Glenview, Illinois location opening. For those who are not familiar with the Chicago burbs, Glenview is located 12 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Scottie Pippen and I Larsa Pippen and I Front... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Taste Talks, Massive Food Festival Launches in Chicago

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Festivals • August 14, 2014

Chicago, IL –Taste Talks, an innovative and experiential food symposium will launch in Chicago for its first year on Oct. 3rd-5th, 2014. Presented by chef, restaurateur and media personality Mario Batali and curated by local Chicagoan and James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Kahan, Taste Talks will bring together some of the world’s top luminaries in food – from writers to critics and chefs – to discuss, analyze, and theorize about the future of taste. Paul Kahan, executive chef of Chicago’s critically acclaimed avec and Blackbird, will be... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Rustle + Roux Review

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • July 29, 2014

Top Chef alum Chef Fabio Viviani has done it again. He’s brought another great food spot to downtown Chicago called Rustle + Roux. This time, Chef Viviani has staked ground on the west side of the Loop, offering fast and affordable food but never jeopardizing the quality of taste. Guest blogger, Renessa with Top Chef alum, Fabio Viviani Located on the second floor of the Franklin Center, Rustle + Roux has multiple stations to satisfy any food craving. They open for breakfast at

Celebrate National Hotdog Day with a Lobster Twist

in Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • July 23, 2014

Happy National Hotdog Day! I have come to the conclusion that people love or hate today. For this food lover, I am all about celebrating any and all kinds of food days, count me in! I celebrated tonight with a lobster hotdog, and yes, I just wrote lobster and hotdog in the same sentence. I mean, how AMAZING does this look? Do you have a favorite Chicago hotdog spot in mind? Here are a few of my favorite spots in the Chicago:

Lincoln Driven to Dine Event at Acadia Restaurant

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • July 14, 2014

I’ve only been writing for a few months, but already know why I love it so much – the creative outlet and flexible hours are fantastic – but the best perk is being invited to unique events like the Driven to Dine event at Acadia. Lincoln Motor Company treated me and six girlfriends to a lovely evening of wine, dining and driving – not in that particular of course – afterall, we are responsible ladies! The night started with a personal tour of their new SUVs. I was impressed by all of the new gadgets and especially the new... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Humana Healthier Choices & Taste of Chicago GIVEAWAY

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Festivals • July 8, 2014

Are you visiting the Taste of Chicago this year? Check out Humana Healthier Choices! One of my favorite Chicago festivals is attending the Taste! Now that summer is here to stay in the windy city, I have to be careful and watch my calories. I was happy to find out that Humana had a Healthier choice option program this year at the 2014 Taste of Chicago. Now that I know there are healthier choices at the Taste, this will keep me on the road of healthy eating. For the seventh consecutive year, Humana Healthier Choices... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Martín Códax Private Wine Pairing Dinner Event at 2-Star Michelin’s L2O in Lincoln Park

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • July 7, 2014

I recently had one of my best dining experiences at L2O (an acronym for Lake 2 Ocean), when I was invited to attend a wine pairing dinner a couple weeks ago. This seafood restaurant by former Chef Laurent Gras has received multiple accolades, including a recent nomination for the James Beard Award and a 2 star rating from the Michelin Guide in 2012 and a 3 star rating in 2010. I’ve always enjoyed wine pairing dinners, but L2O took the experience to a whole new level! The evening started with the leading white wine of Spain, Martin Codax Albarino... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Plain and simple, I love Mott Street in Wicker Park

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • June 4, 2014

Chef Edward Kim, Jenny Kim, and Vicki Kim of Ruxbin Restaurant have done it again. Their latest creation, Mott Street, along with Nate Chung, delivers with remarkable food, and an unparalleled customer service experience. While Ruxbin primarily focuses on French and American dishes with bits and pieces of Asian ingredients; this hip new eatery serves-up Asian street cuisine on casual small plates for the Western palate. On Saturday, my friend and I started with the shrimp and kohlrabi salad. The shrimp was deep fried; while the kohlrabi was julienned, giving it... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Nothing but amazing at Nothing Bundt Cakes

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • May 16, 2014

These cakes are so LIGHT and AIRY! Perfectly bundt! Moist moist moist! I was in the area since my car dealership is right next to this adorable bakery and knowing that my oil change would take an hour, I decided to walk over and get myself one of these amazing mini cakes I kept hearing of. The store is well decorated and the menus are placed where it... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Cho Sun Ok Korean BBQ in Chicago

in Eating Out, Eats & Drinks • May 1, 2014

I only find it fitting to do a review on my favorite Korean restaurant in Chicago as my first blog post since everyone loves Korean BBQ! If you have not set foot in Cho Sun Ok Korean Restaurant, you have been missing out big, and I mean BIG. For a Friday night, this place was quite busy but we got a table right away and our waiter came by with our drinks as soon as we sat down. I loved that since in the Korean culture,... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr