Beatrix is quickly becoming a Chicagoland staple. With 5 restaurants (and counting) in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, it's becoming one of those places that everyone goes to. Surprised it took me this long to make my way to one of them. And if their lunch and dinner menu is as good as their brunch menu,... Continue Reading →
If you find yourself in Disney Springs, The Boathouse is a great treat-yourself kind of place with some delicious seafood. Even though we were inland, everything tasted very fresh. There's live music, booths made out of old boats, and great outdoor seating to watch the sunset. Unless you are going for bar seating, you definitely... Continue Reading →
Had an event in the West Loop/Fullerton neighborhood a few weeks ago that ended early, so obviously my solution when something ends early is where can I eat around here. West Loop/Fullerton is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago. It feels very clean, has great shopping with both local and big names stores, and... Continue Reading →
If I were to ever open a restaurant one day (I won't but in the off chance I decide to do so) I love it when chefs make seasonal menus. Yes, it sucks cause what if you have something amazing and have to wait a whole year before you can have it again (lobster potholes),... Continue Reading →
I've been wanting to checking out this restaurant at Crate and Barrel for awhile. It came to Oakbrook Mall a few years ago, and it always intrigues me when retail stores open up restaurants inside the shop, like is it worth the hype or is it going to be a massive flop. I ended up... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you want delicious comfort food with a touch of diner greasiness but not the entire greasiness if you get what I mean. There's nothing better than when a restaurant focuses on comfort food but adds their own individual twist to it. That was The Little Owl. They take comfort classics, especially classics from your... Continue Reading →
Motor Bar is probably in rotation for my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee. I first found this place on a work lunch and instantly fell in love with the general vibe and the incredible food that it offered. It quickly became a popular restaurant that I would bring guests when they were visiting Milwaukee. Motor Bar... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 