Caffeine Fix: The Best Coffee on the North Side

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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...]

Kimchi Burger: Korean Meets American at bopNgrill

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BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Sometimes, you just need to splurge on fries, onion rings or a huge sandwich. When bopNgrill, of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives fame opened in Rogers Park about a year ago, I was excited - even more so after … [Read more...]

Heartland Café: Sustainable and Healthy Cuisine in Rogers Park

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BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Since I go to Loyola, I am always searching for healthy restaurants in my neighborhood. The problem? Rogers Park isn’t exactly known to be health conscious. Fortunately, during my freshman year of college, I … [Read more...]

From Omelets to Blisscakes: Perfect Sunday Brunch at M. Henrietta

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BY SARAH AMUNDSEN I have always been a huge fan of Sunday brunch the girls. It is the perfect opportunity to gossip about things that happened during the weekend and to share the “you did what?” stories from the night before. During my … [Read more...]

Caravan Restaurant and Lounge: A Culinary Passage to the Middle East

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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...]

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth with The Crazy Cake at Lickity Split

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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...]