March started full force with an unforgettable visit to Skokie’s first ever modern, Latin restaurant, Libertad. A restaurant that truly understands what it means to blend traditional ingredients with modern approaches to offer its guests an all-encompassing culinary experience
Read moreTen Years And Counting!
In a season where everything is pumpkin-spiced, Chicago Gourmet celebrated its 10th anniversary on a weekend where the heat was summer-style and unrelenting. Yet, that did little to keep the masses away from the food and wine festival this hot weekend. Instead, many of chefs provided light dishes that complimented the temperature, and there was no shortage of chilled cocktails and wine to keep guests hydrated. In turn, the crowds simply improvised by seeking shade under food tents, and fanning themselves with plastic plates given to all festival-goers
Read moreSeptember, It's A Wrap!
September was so exciting, because it started with a fun trip to Cuba, and I got to explore their very interesting food scene. A detailed blog on that, here
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