My first week in Chicago I tried Lou Malnati’s. Amaze-balls. Last week, I had a friend in town from San Francisco. She wanted to try Giordano’s. Tourist trap — I know, I know! But, gotta say…there cheese-stuffed was pretty fantastic. Who doesn’t love ooey gooey cheese galore? Yum. GIORDANO’S Locations throughout Chicago
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EAT: RALPH LAUREN RESTAURANT / Magnificent Mile
Getting this post up a little late…. A while back, a few friends from LA came out to visit. One of them really, really wanted to try the RALPH LAUREN RESTAURANT. Located adjacent to their fabulous store on Chicago Avenue, the place was packed with well-heeled folks dripping in RL. We squeezed into a small… Continue reading EAT: RALPH LAUREN RESTAURANT / Magnificent Mile
EAT: TASTE OF PERU / Chicago, IL
One of the best things about being new in town is the opportunity to try new restaurants. I was super excited to learn there was Peruvian food available close by (Rogers Park) and the reviews on Yelp had us salivating before we walked in the door. Lucky for us we stopped by TASTE OF PERU… Continue reading EAT: TASTE OF PERU / Chicago, IL
BUY: SHUKY Par Avion iPad Case
Fabulously luxe and clever leather iPad case styled like a manila envelope? Yes. Wanted? Yes. SHUKY Par Avion iPad Case, Classic Manila Beige $109 + $30 shipping to USA Also available in black and additional sizes
EAT: Perennial Virant / Chicago, IL
Some friends came into town to celebrate birthdays and another pal recommended PERENNIAL VIRANT. I dropped a note about the celebration via Open Table and they couldn’t have been nicer about it– they wished us a happy birthday upon arrival and gave us a great table. We started off by sharing the “bar snacks” (shown… Continue reading EAT: Perennial Virant / Chicago, IL
BUY: “Out of Print” Kindle Covers
Love your eReader and classic literature? Then you’ll love these “Out of Print” Kindle covers by M-EDGE. Shown above, from left to right: The Hound of… Out of Print for Nook 1 $40 1984 Out of Print for Kindle 3 $30 Great Gatsby 1 Out of Print for Kindle 3 $30
BUY: VIOLIGHT Slim Sonic Toothbrush
I love my Sonicare toothbrush, but even with the travel case it’s not the most compact item to bring with you when you travel. I always end up throwing a regular toothbrush into my dopp kit. Then I saw these mini (6.5″ long) sonic toothbrushes from VIOLIGHT. Just one AAA battery and you’re set to… Continue reading BUY: VIOLIGHT Slim Sonic Toothbrush
BUY: AREAWARE iPhone Alarm Dock
I love, love this minimalist iPhone alarm dock by Jonas Damon. Download the Areaware alarm app. Fits iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4. Note: the beech wood base is not a charger; you must pull your dock connector through the cut out (see image below). Dimensions: 6 3/4″ L x 3 1/5″ H x 2 1/2″… Continue reading BUY: AREAWARE iPhone Alarm Dock
EAT: THE PURPLE PIG / Chicago, IL
24 hours in Chicago and I only had time for one great meal out. Good thing my dining companion recommended the THE PURPLE PIG! From the website: “Located on The Magnificent Mile, The Purple Pig is a collaboration of Chefs Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Jimmy Bannos and Jimmy Bannos Jr. of… Continue reading EAT: THE PURPLE PIG / Chicago, IL
Watch: The Unusuals (2009)
If you know me at all, you know I’m a big fan of detective shows. I love (almost) all drama related to crime, forensics, etc. Anytime there’s a new show in this genre on the air, I’m in. Some (ahem, Charlie’s Angels) don’t quite make the cut but I’m usually willing to give ’em all… Continue reading Watch: The Unusuals (2009)
Sew: Felt Fish
These felt fish were inspired by a wall-hanging I bought in China. An auspicious symbol, they’re a great craft idea for the upcoming Chinese New Year. I hand drew my pattern and have yet to digitize it (coming soon!) so I don’t have anything available for download. You can always enlarge the photo above and… Continue reading Sew: Felt Fish
Listen: JOHN CRUZ “One of These Days”
I first heard the JOHN CRUZ cover of the classic Hawaiian song “Hi’ilawe” at the end of Monday’s episode of Hawaii Five-O. After listening to samples of all the songs on Cruz’s “One of These Days” album, which includes “Hi’ilawe”, I am in love, love, love. As a fan of Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole,… Continue reading Listen: JOHN CRUZ “One of These Days”