We squeezed in our first family brunch while visiting Phoenix this month and we weren't disappointed in our choice of spot. We like to try new restaurants every time we visit our old neighborhood, which is constantly changing and becoming home to more hip eateries. This time we went to Farm & Craft, located in the space vacated by the Herb Box. We chose the best seat in the house underneath ... Read more
Cheers to Spring With Refreshing Welch’s Mocktails
My family is celebrating spring, even if Chicago weather hasn't gotten the memo. We welcomed the new season and celebrated our upcoming new family member with a brunch paired with two delicious Welch's mocktails over the weekend. (I made the drink family-friendly, but you can easily turn it into a cocktail by adding your favorite sparkling beverage or whatever alcoholic beverage you ... Read more
Hawaii Eats: Restaurants on the Big Island
Probably my favorite thing to do on vacation is try local restaurants. I'm excited to share the delicious food we had at Hawaii restaurants! We try to mix it up between more casual dining and restaurants that a bit pricier. In Hawaii, we found that most places were more expensive than the mainland, which is to be expected. Here are most of my meals (with some of G's also pictured), plus where the ... Read more
Chicago Eats: Midnight Mac and Cheeserie, XO Marshmallow and Hutch
It's been a minute since I've shared some of the meals I've had recently in Chicago. I like to write these posts regularly for those of you who appreciate a good meal as much as I do. Whether you live in Chicago or you plan to visit, you might consider browsing these posts to see if you want to add any of these restaurants to your Chicago dining list. Midnight Mac and Cheeserie, Rogers ... Read more
Chicago Eats: The Dawson and Tuco & Blondie
Brunch is my middle name. Among my talents is an ability to pick great brunch places. It's a gift! I recently tried two Chicago eateries I hadn't visited yet: The Dawson and Tuco & Blondie. I loved both for different reasons. The Dawson, West Town I caught up with friends recently at the Dawson on the most gorgeous 65-degree day. We sipped on Bellinis ($11) as we waited for a table on the ... Read more
Chicago Food: Clarke’s, Taverna 750 and Growling Rabbit
Welcome to my second edition of the food I've been eating at restaurants in Chicago. The first post covered Happy Camper, Toast and Asahi Roll. This time I dined in the Chicago neighborhoods of Rogers Park and Lakeview. I recommend any of these options if you're in town, though Taverna 750 was a bit pricey. This edition's restaurants: Clarke's, Rogers Park Clarke's recently opened by Loyola ... Read more
What I’ve Been Eating: Asahi Roll, Toast, Happy Camper
I've been having some tasty meals in Chicago lately, y'all. If you live in Chicago or plan to visit soon, let me know if you try any of these and what you ate. I loved all three of these restaurants, and they are all located in different neighborhoods of the city.Asahi Roll, Rogers ParkThis is our favorite sushi place. It's not much to look at: It's a small space and you can miss it easily from ... Read more
Phoenix Eats: Reyes de la Torta, Flower Child, Stock & Stable
Besides seeing my friends and family, the best part about being back in Phoenix for a few days was eating at places I love. I wasn't able to visit all of my favorites, but I did have some excellent meals last weekend. Here's what I ate at three great local Phoenix restaurants: Reyes de la Torta: It's a no-frills mom-and-pop Mexican food location. Most (if not all) the servers speak Spanish and ... Read more
Brunch at Cafe Ba-Ba Reeba, Chicago
Choosing where to brunch is an extremely difficult decision. Chicago has countless options, and there's pressure (I put on myself) not to pick the wrong spot. Luckily my friends and I made the right choice this weekend by going to Cafe Ba-Ba Reeba in Lincoln Park. The tapas (small plates) are meant to be shared, so order a bunch of everything and try it all! What we ordered: Waffles with ... Read more
That Summer Feeling
Chicago summer has arrived, and it already feels like it's moving too quickly. Last summer was a blur. It was our first summer in Chicago after moving here that spring, and we crammed as much as we could into that short but glorious season. I didn't get to do everything I wanted, so this summer I'll be working on my Chicago summer bucket list before the clock runs out. Wish me luck!These are some ... Read more