Whiteface Lodge
This was my first trip to upstate New York and I was surprised how much it reminded me of Northern […]
Proxi
Sepia has a new baby sister who lives next door. Her name is Proxi. Open for dinner, Proxi serves contemporary […]
Momofuku Ko
What Makes a Meal Memorable? A tasting menu is a meal made up of several predetermined courses, for a fixed price. […]
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Before my dinner at the restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns, I had read about the impact the restaurant has […]
Flora Bar
Located in the basement of The Met Breuer is the latest restaurant venture by business partners Thomas Carter and chef […]
Mettā
We know that vegetables are better for you than Twinkies. We’ve heard about Superfoods and how blueberries provide more benefits […]
Llama Inn
My hairdresser took notice as I was editing food photos on my phone. She gave me a list of her […]
Cosme
Elevated Mexican food in a casual setting. Cosme Open space dining room and bar at Cosme. Communal restroom sinks Egg […]
Don Antonio (Keste)
A few years ago in New York, I had a Neapolitan style pizza with an incredible pistachio pesto […]
Empellon Midtown
Chef: Alex Stupak Tips: Bring a hearty appetite for the Crab Uni Nachos. Save room for the desserts and order all […]
Sixteen Chicago
Dinner at Sixteen Sixteen offers tasting menu options for dinner with a wide variety of options. Choose one item from […]
Quiote
Quiote serves lunch in their front room with tacos and tortas as the main fare. Chef: Dan Salls Tip: The […]
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash recently started serving Sunday buffet brunch. It’s posh, it’s fun and it’s $40 for unlimited filet mignon. Brunch […]
Sepia
Sepia offers both lunch and dinner in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Their wine program has received numerous accolades […]
Xerta Restaurant
Chef Fran López trained in Barcelona then went to Paris for a three-month stage for Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athenee. He ended […]
Publican Tavern | Chicago
If you’re flying through O’Hare, you can squeeze one more Chicago restaurant into your itinerary by dining at Publican Tavern which […]
Graduation
My oldest son Brody will graduate from high school tomorrow and the both of us are pretty relaxed about it. […]
El Camello Jr | Tulum
El Camello Jr is an open-air restaurant in downtown Tulum frequented by tourists and locals. Known for their seafood tacos, […]
Taqueria Honorio
In the town of Tulum, Mexico, there is one restaurant that a lot of people will tell you to go for […]
Mayan Ruins of Tulum
The Mayan Ruins in Tulum were built in the 13th century as a seaport where turquoise and jade were traded. What […]
Hartwood
Hartwood restaurant in Tulum, Mexico makes every effort to reduce wasteful practices. Food waste is broken down and turned […]
Taqueria La Eufemia
Info Taqueria La Eufemia | Tulum, Quintana Roo | 01 984 169 5353 Follow Me Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Flickr
Alaya Tulum Hotel
Alaya Tulum is an eco-conscious, beach hotel in Tulum, Mexico. Their products are biodegradable and the A/C is turned off […]
Five Days in Tulum
Just south of Cancun along the beach, is a tiny town named Tulum. Over the years it’s attracted those who […]
USA Transfers: Cancun International Airport Shuttle Service
There are a lot of misconceptions about flying into Cancun. You will read about transfer services that never showed up. […]
Oriole
Tasting Menu Beverages Info Oriole | 661 W Walnut St, Chicago IL | 312 877 5339 Follow Me Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Flickr
Three Dots and a Dash
The James Beard Foundation Awards are awards that recognize top culinary industry professionals in the United States. Category winners include: writers, media, chefs, […]
Boka Backyard BBQ
Boka hosted Shake Shack, Milk Bar Bakery and Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits for a backyard barbecue the week of the […]
Elske
I was familiar with David Posey’s cooking talent from when he was chef de cuisine at Blackbird restaurant in Chicago. Back then, […]
Quiote | The Mezcal Bar
Finding a good place to eat is always a challenge. Everyone has to agree and there are too many places to […]
Dana Hotel and Spa
Dana Hotel and Spa in Chicago’s River North neighborhood is unique in that they have an in-room wine reserve collection, reasonably […]
Acadia
Acadia is a restaurant in Chicago where you can order a tasting menu that is 5, 10, or more courses long. But […]
Café Marie-Jeanne | The California Clipper
Café Marie-Jeanne Café Marie-Jeanne is an easy-going bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, drawing its inspiration from Montreal, Quebec and Paris. […]
Extraordinary Desserts
San Diego cafe selling flower-topped pastries, coffee, ice cream, cookbooks, chocolate, candy and food-related accessories. Info Extraordinary Desserts | 2929 […]
Emerald Chinese Cuisine
Dim sum lunch with my friend from boarding school. Info Emerald Chinese Cuisine | 3709 Convoy St, San Diego CA | 858 […]
Puesto
Puesto serves upscale Mexican street food with an emphasis on freshness. The open air space (La Jolla location) is colorful […]
Ken Sushi Workshop
Modern Japanese restaurant with sushi bar Info Ken Sushi Workshop | 11375 El Camino Real, San Diego CA | 858 793 1200 Follow […]
George’s at the Cove – Ocean Terrace
George’s at the Cove has two distinct restaurants, George’s Modern offering fine dining and Ocean Terrace which serves a casual menu. Chef […]
La Jolla Cove Hotel and Suites
La Jolla Cove Hotel is in an excellent location. It’s an easy walk up the hill or steps to the […]
San Diego | La Jolla
We took advantage of the two days off from school and went to visit three San Diego colleges. We arrived at […]
Nico Omakase at Nico Osteria | Momotaro | Yusho | Juno
The second annual Omakase Night was held at Nico Osteria Chicago. Joining Nico’s Erling Wu-Bower were guest chefs: Matthias Merges […]
Hamilton
A show so nice. I saw it twice. Pre-show dinner was at The Dearborn. Hamilton was spectacular the second time around. […]
The Dearborn
Theater district dining open for lunch, brunch and dinner. The Fish and Chips are fantastic and their gnocchi are like pillows. […]
Mirai Sushi
Mirai Sushi – Gold Coast Location The Bar at The Peninsula Chicago Info Mirai Sushi | 990 N Mies Van […]
NoMI Kitchen
Fresh wasabi is something I don’t see often in Chicago. Roka Akor was a lovely recent dinner where I had it. […]
Oyster Bah
Lettuce Entertain You’s New England-inspired casual seafood restaurant. Info Oyster Bah | 1962 N Halsted St, Chicago IL | 773 248 3000 […]
Hamilton
A show so nice. I saw it twice. Italian Village After dinner at Revival Food Hall, we headed over to the […]
Boka
Boka serves creative, contemporary American food using seasonal Midwestern ingredients in an elegant but non-formal setting. There are different dining […]
Lowcountry
I had always imagined Cajun/Creole seafood boil restaurants as hyper, boisterous places where you get messy. Lowcountry was relaxed, happy, […]
Freehand Chicago
Freehand Chicago is part of a US hotel chain that has hostel features in a boutique hotel environment. There are […]
3 Greens Market
3 Greens Market is several of the Hogsalt Hospitality restaurants rolled into one. Besides the Small Cheval burger and Chilaquiles […]
Roka Akor
Roka Akor is a Japanese sushi, seafood and steakhouse with two locations in the Chicago area and also in Scottsdale and San […]
Revival Food Hall
Revival Food Hall is a food lover’s “dream team” food court. This place is massive, it’s busy, the selections are […]
Architectural Artifacts
I used to want spend my life building a home slowly over the years filling it with things I created, painted, […]
Andersonville Galleria
Andersonville is a charming, low key neighborhood with unique independent businesses including vintage furniture shops, a toy store, a candy shop, the […]
GT Prime
GT Prime is elegant and beautifully designed. It’s modern and glamorous but doesn’t feel intimidating. The seating is comfortable but upright enough that you […]
Warwick Allerton Hotel
The kids and I stayed home for their winter break so we took a few nights to enjoy Chicago. Parking […]
Boka
Boka Chicago hosted Michael Tusk of 3-star Michelin restaurant Quince for a collaboration dinner highlighting black and white truffles. My friend […]
Entente
Seasonal, chef-driven menu. Dinner Dessert Way Back When Info Entente | 3056 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL | 872 206 8553 Follow […]
Quiote
Quiote serves lunch in their front room with tacos and tortas as the main fare. Chef: Dan Salls Tip: The […]
Sepia
Sepia offers both lunch and dinner in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Their wine program has received numerous accolades […]
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash recently started serving Sunday buffet brunch. It’s posh, it’s fun and it’s $40 for unlimited filet mignon. Brunch […]
Empellon Midtown
Chef: Alex Stupak Tips: Bring a hearty appetite for the Crab Uni Nachos. Save room for the desserts and order all […]
Whiteface Lodge
This was my first trip to upstate New York and I was surprised how much it reminded me of Northern […]
Proxi
Sepia has a new baby sister who lives next door. Her name is Proxi. Open for dinner, Proxi serves contemporary […]
Momofuku Ko
What Makes a Meal Memorable? A tasting menu is a meal made up of several predetermined courses, for a fixed price. […]
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Before my dinner at the restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns, I had read about the impact the restaurant has […]
Flora Bar
Located in the basement of The Met Breuer is the latest restaurant venture by business partners Thomas Carter and chef […]