EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY EDMUND CRUZ When I was growing up, my parents frequently took our family shopping at a few favorite Asian markets scattered up and down Argyle Street. These trips often led us to Hon Kee Restaurant in Uptown for Special Mami Soup. What I … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Thanksgiving is a day for celebrating, giving thanks and of course, stuffing yourself with as many simple carbohydrates as you can manage before people start looking at you with a combination of disgust and pity. Traditionally, … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN While everyone I know seems to rant and rave about fall weather, I am the opposite. I consider myself a summer person. I love long days, ninety-degree weather and the carefreeness that seems to accompany the season. However, … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN While I consider myself to be a health-conscious person, Italian food is one of my weaknesses. In high school, I played several sports and all of my coaches encouraged athletes to eat carbs for energy. Though I am not on the … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN In a world where going out to dinner is typically considered an indulgence, I am always in search of restaurants that serve fresh, healthy food. I'm also constantly searching for restaurants that will transport you to a different … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Imagine frozen custard mixed with a cupcake, frosting and all, then topped with sprinkles. Some people may find that weird...or maybe even a little gross, but I consider it to be dessert heaven. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN The first time I visited Tapas Las Ramblas, I was a bit skeptical. I've never eaten at a tapas restaurant before (to be honest, I wasn't even sure exactly what "tapas" were). I was surprisingly pleased with Tapas Las Ramblas in … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN When I need to choose a unique restaurant for a meal, Uptown isn’t always the first Chicago neighborhood that comes to mind. In fact, when I used to think of Uptown, the first thing that came to my mind was the Target on … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Have you ever heard of a cicchetti bar? As a matter of fact, neither had I until I went to Bar Ombra in Andersonville, a Venetian-style bar from Marty Fosse and Tim Rasmussen with decor that feels more like a Southwestern … [Read more...]
