Dan Dan noodles are a classic Chinese Sichuan (Szechuan) dish. The quite-spicy dish pairs a spicy sauce (Sichuan peppers, chili oil, vinegar, minced pork, scallions) with wheat-flour noodles. They’re pretty easy to make at home but the to-go version is hard to pass up. I love to add them on to a larger order of less… Continue reading EAT: Dan Dan Noodles 擔擔麵
Tag: chicago
EAT: RAINBOW CONE / 91st & Western
I had my first Chicago RAINBOW CONE not too long ago. In a few words: highly recommended. ORIGINAL RAINBOW CONE 9233 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 238-7075
GO: Hello, Chicago!
I moved to Chicago a little over a year ago and took almost as much time off blogging. Oh, WordPress, how I have missed thee. Kicking it back off with a series on my favorite Chicago sights/scenes/foods/more. Chicago resident and tourist recommendation #1 : 1. CHICAGO RIVER ARCHITECTURE TOUR A little more than an hour… Continue reading GO: Hello, Chicago!
EAT: NOOKIES / Edgewater (Bryn Mawr)
The newest outpost of NOOKIES opened up in Edgewater several months ago and it’s quickly become a neighborhood favorite. I haven’t stopped by for dinner (yet) but have had a lovely brunch several times. And, as you know, I love a great brunch. It’s not as hip (aka crowded) as the joints on Clark so it’s… Continue reading EAT: NOOKIES / Edgewater (Bryn Mawr)
GO: Cultivate Festival, Lincoln Park
My mom was in town this weekend with her very good friend, J., whose nephew is member of the very talented band JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND. We lucked out because they were playing in the Chipotle Cultivate Festival on Saturday. After one awesome set, we went about checking out the rest of the festival. The… Continue reading GO: Cultivate Festival, Lincoln Park
EAT: M. HENRY / Andersonville/Edgewater
In Andersonville, everyone talks about M. HENRY. Look at the photos and you’ll see why. Two different trips– cinnamon french toast the first time. And, quiche for the most recent visit. Service is friendly and while the restaurant was clearly busy, we didn’t feel rushed — a brunch must-have. Already looking forward to the next… Continue reading EAT: M. HENRY / Andersonville/Edgewater
EAT: UNCOMMON GROUND / Rogers Park
Attended the Glenwood Ave Arts Festival in Rogers Park and happily stumbled upon (thanks to my Yelp app) the very fabulous UNCOMMON GROUND restaurant. Complete with rooftop organic garden, Uncommon Ground “uses seasonal, locally produced, family farmed & organic products whenever possible.” I thoroughly enjoyed the bacon wrapped meatloaf (shown above) with Q7 farms beef, gunthorp farms… Continue reading EAT: UNCOMMON GROUND / Rogers Park
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
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
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