Rechercher (Look Me Up)
-
Join 241 other subscribers
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Meta
Tag Archives: Chicago
Winter in Chicago (and ways I’ve cooked up to tolerate it)
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 … 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
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
Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized
Tagged acorn squash, almond financier, bread, candy, Chicago, Chicago Restaurant Week 2013, chicago restaurants, chocolate truffles, cookies, creme mousseline, dried fruit sec, financier, good service, horseradish cream, Italian frisee, jelly fruit candy, Naha, napkins, palmiers, peanut butter cookies, salad, shortbread, skate, soft, soup, squash soup
Leave a comment
Brunch at Birchwood Kitchen in Wicker Park
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
French Toast at M. Henry and a Salad Chez Moi
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
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
Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized
Tagged austria, austrian food, austrian pancakes, beach, Chicago, chicago skyline, cinnamon, coffee, coffee biscuit, cookie, costume, cream, e.e. cummings, Europe, Evanston, festival, fountain, funnel cake, german, golden raisins, heidi klum, Illinois, jam, julius meinl, kaiserschmarren, lederhosen, lincoln square, north side, Northwestern University, poem, powdered sugar, sailboat, seagulls, seal, whipped cream
Leave a comment
Exploring Evanston and Chicago, Illinois
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
Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized
Tagged bike ride, biking, black beans, Blind Faith Café, cheese, Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden, corn, Evanston, flowers, gardein, garden, Illinois, lake, Lake Michigan, Northwestern University, park, road trip, salsa verde, soft shell tacos, vegetarian, vegetarian food
4 Comments