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Where To Eat: Pomp & Circumstance

A strong black building standing on the corner of a charming block of Chicago’s Old Town is sure to stand out. Contrary to it’s bold outside the interior resembles something straight out of the ’60s. Step onto the patio & you’re immediately transformed into a backyard garden. Just as the atmosphere takes you on a wild ride, so […]

Where To Eat: The Cookie Joint

While all of our reviews highlight the best items you should be eating at each restaurant this review is a bit different as you can eat this food in the comfort of your own home. The Cookie Joint, a Chicago based company, serves up delicious cookies, specifically, cookie fries. Inspired by the American classic crinkle-cut French […]

Where To Eat: Doodle’s Doughnuts

Hailing from Northern California where a neighborhood donut shop could be found on every corner, Dana Lanier founder of Doodle’s Doughnuts, was sad to learn this wasn’t the case in other cities. After relocating to Philadelphia, Dana decided to take this matter batter into her own hands. As someone who has baked her whole life & had master cake & […]

Where To Eat: Snaggletooth

Snaggletooth is Chicago’s latest restaurant taking the food & Instagram world by storm. Walls lined with plants & bagels, a DIY bagel bar, a cured fish counter, & partnerships with other local companies are just some of the features you’ll notice upon arrival. That & the open kitchen that you can step into to finish your meal yourself. Chicago is […]

Where To Eat: St. James Cheese Company

In a city known for their Cajun & Creole food, St. James is not your typical New Orleans restaurant. Yet, it’s a must visit while you’re in the area. With two locations, over 20 menu options, & countless cheeses, this family owned shop is quickly becoming a NOLA staple. After all, if there’s one food everyone could agree upon, […]

Where To Eat: Rockit Burger Bar

Rockit Burger Bar takes your typical burger & gives it an unusual tasty twist. Take for instance their breakfast burger with donuts as buns or their mac & cheese burger with, you guessed it, mac & cheese buns. We tried both & more from this burger joint & are ready to give you the low-down on […]

Where To Eat: Siena Tavern

When I first told my roommate the next Where To Eat stop was Siena Tavern, she quickly commented back, “Oh that’s your kind of place, truffle everything!”. And boy was she right, truffle pizza, pasta, soup, cheese, & more–definitely my kind of place. Don’t worry if truffle isn’t your thing (say whaaat!) Siena Tavern’s menu […]

Where To Eat: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que may be relatively new to Chicago but the restaurant itself has been around since the early ’80s. While they’re expanded locations the restaurant concept has remained the same. With locations in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, & now Illinois, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has made quite a name for itself in the BBQ world. After […]

Wine Nights With WineSimple

Wine nights are the perfect excuse to get together with friends. The perfect excuse to stay in. To let yourself unwind after a busy day. Wine nights are fantastic. Or at least I think so! Yet the biggest struggle I encounter with wine nights is schlepping the wine, along with groceries (after all, cheese & […]

Where To Eat: La Storia

Chicago is home to some of the best restaurants in the world. New places are constantly opening & others are quickly closing their doors. In a city of foodies it’s extremely difficult for a restaurant to make a name for itself. Yet the team behind Ideology Entertainment group has managed to fill an entire block […]