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Chicago

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

A few years ago after I moved to D.C. from Chicago, I saw an Indian movie called “The Lunchbox.” I went alone because I still didn’t know many people in the city. But I also like seeing movies by myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged Au Cheval, Bad Hunter, Chicago, chicago food, chicago restaurants, floriole, giant, Lincoln Park, Little Goat Diner, logan square, Sawada, travel, traveling, Uncharted Books, West Side | Leave a comment

Winter in Chicago (and ways I’ve cooked up to tolerate it)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

This is what it looked like in Chicago on Tuesday: Note the car that is completely covered in snow. When I decided to attend Northwestern, I knew what I was getting myself into. I knew that winters in Chicago had … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Dinner, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged blueberry peach compote, bread, brunch, Bucktown, carrots, Chicago, dinner, edgewater, Feast, france, french recipes, french toast, garden, green, Lakeview, lentilles, lentilles au vin blanc, Lentils, local, lunch, lunch in paris, onion, Puy Lentils, Sauvignon Blanc, skillet, sustainable, tomatoes, Uncommon Ground, vegetarian, white bean hash, white wine | Leave a comment

Chicago Restaurant Week: Naha

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Every once in awhile, you have a meal you know you’ll never forget. Today was one of those days. It’s Chicago Restaurant Week, a dream for foodies and anyone with a self-professed obsession for trying high-quality food at half (or … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Birchwood Kitchen in Wicker Park

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

My first quarter of grad school is officially over! It’s crazy to say, and even crazier to think about…I can’t believe how fast it went by, especially towards the end. I thought that the moment I finished my work, turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged birchwood kitchen, brunch, Chicago, chicago brunch, croque vert, dates, dijon mustard, french toast, gruyere cheese, honey, pomegranates, ricotta, sourdough bread, sunny side up eggs, wicker park, winter squash | Leave a comment

French Toast at M. Henry and a Salad Chez Moi

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

You know when you haven’t seen someone in a while, and all of a sudden you run into them (somewhat awkwardly) in a public place? Maybe you’re excited to see them (or, maybe not…), but ultimately the question that crosses … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged almonds, andersonville, apricots, baby spinach salad, breakfast, brioche french toast, brown sugar, brunch, Chicago, chicago brunch, edgewater, french toast, lunch, m. henry, oats, peach raspberry french toast, peaches, raspberries, salad, savory, sweet, vanilla creme | 2 Comments

Lincoln Square and Evanston Beaches

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Over the weekend, I trekked across Chicago to meet my friend Anna for brunch. She just moved to Lincoln Square, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side known for its eclectic shops, delicious restaurants, and lederhosen. Yes, that’s right, lederhosen…The neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Exploring Evanston and Chicago, Illinois

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

I’m here! After weeks of packing, preparing, and trying not to lose my mind (much less my belongings), I finally made the move to Evanston, Illinois. For those of you who don’t know, Evanston is a suburb located directly to … Continue reading →