Where To Eat: Pizza Man
When you’re in the state most famous for cheese, there are two main dishes you must eat: pizza & cheesecake. Why you ask? Well technically you should also eat blocks & blocks of cheese but that isn’t considered a “meal”. When you’re out to eat, we definitely suggest you get two dishes that are essentially […]
Where To Eat: Eight Bar & Patio
When Maple & Ash opened a few months back it took the Chicago restaurant scene by storm. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast, this steakhouse certainly made a name for itself in a short period of time, something tremendously difficult to do in a city with thousands of restaurants. It’s downstairs & outdoor option, Eight Bar […]
Where To Eat: Bake Shoppe
Before visiting Toronto we did quite a bit of research on where to visit. While in the past we may have used the internet & friends recommendations for a trip, this time we turned strictly to Instagram. While that may sound risky as we were completely judging books based on their covers, it ended up being […]
Where To Eat: Sweet Jesus
There are few Instagram phenomenons that truly live up to their hype. Sweet Jesus, however is one of those places whose product goes above & beyond just a photo for the ‘gram. The lines spilling out of the shop only confirm Sweet Jesus is a must visit while in Toronto. While their ice cream cones are the main attraction, Sweet Jesus […]
Where To Eat: Maman
While for us Toronto was surely a vacation filled with tons of exploring, delicious meals, & lots of sightseeing, Maman felt like a completely different experience. Upon entering you’re instantly relocated to what feels like a Parisian cafe. Fresh pastries line the shelves while delicate decorations are adorned along the walls. With the option to sit inside or […]
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: 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: 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 […]