Are you looking to celebrate a special occasion dinner, like a birthday or an anniversary, but you’re looking for something a little different from the “greatest hits” from the food critics’ most lauded restaurants? Trust me, I’ve been there. After years of picking special occasion restaurants based on the number of Michelin stars (Chicago has 25 […]
Foodie’s Guide: Best Madrid Eats
Ah, Madrid. Although it has only been a short month since visiting Spain’s lively capital, I already feel nostalgia. Our memories are formed and enriched based on the senses: taste, sight, touch, smell, and hearing. As a foodie, it is no surprise that I have vibrant memories about Madrid based on these senses as they relate […]
Staycation at Renaissance Chicago O’Hare
Do you ever want to just get away? Maybe you’re overwhelmed with work or you simply can’t recall the last time you pampered yourself. If you want to just relax for a weekend without taking time off, then you’ll love a staycation. You get all the benefits of a vacation without the stress of travel! I chose to […]
Special Occasion Restaurant: Sixteen Chicago
Back in late September, Dave and I celebrated our two-year dating anniversary. Since the infant stages of our relationship, food has been one of our top interests. We read through Yelp reviews of restaurants nearby in Wicker Park to help us decide where to go on our first dinner date. There were so many great options that […]