August was another adventure. So many fun tastings; September has big shoes to fill
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After a very exciting foodie month in May, it set the bar kind of high for June. But June came with its own surprises, and some really good ones
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If you remember, April started cold and so cold that it snowed. Luckily, I found my way to the perfect comfort food at Nonnina, located in River North
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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
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My first tasting of the New Year was at a River West neighborhood favorite, The Dawson and, it DID NOT DISSAPOINT! In fact, the bar for all brunches to come has now been set really high. What does this place not have, I couldn’t tell you. Just a beautiful, eclectic space in a bi-level set up, booming with energy, churning our great food
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This month proved that no number of holiday festivities could stand in the way of my foodie adventures, as I still managed to squeeze in a few...
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Despite my travels this month, it did not preclude me from packing in some fun foodie adventures
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What do you do when you want gourmet sushi at a decent price? You head over to Lawrence Fish Market in Albany Park! A counter-serve, cash-only eatery that’s more about the thrills and less about the frills
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I’ll be honest that I didn’t ever expect to be invited to an Irish bar and restaurant for a tasting, or expect to have gourmet food while there. Both happened recently at Kitty O’Sheas when I went in to try their new summer menu
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My first Friday in May started with a very fun tasting at Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp with owner Dan Griffin. While I know that one of the perks of being a food blogger is discovering new and hidden gems, this discovery really should’ve happened a long time ago, especially given that it’s in my neighborhood. Better late than never I say, and better that I did it this way and got to try all the yummy offerings this menu has
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I attended a menu tasting at Oyster House the evening of the day I had returned from Hawaii. Having just had such amazing seafood there, you can understand why the bar was set so high, when I arrived at tasting. I was also jet lagged and partly wondering if this was a good idea. But I knew that it would take very delicious food to have my attention and would be a good test anyways. To paraphrase, I was so charged up for this meal, that I was ready to go clubbing afterwards
Read moreFebruary, It's A Wrap!
February was a busy month of travel but I still managed to squeeze in some fun food experiences
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Seafood brunch is a phenomena which in my opinion hasn’t been explored fully. And I don’t just say that as an ardent pescetarian, but because of the sheer potential of fish incorporated in a brunch meal. And to prove my point, I want to talk about a recent tasting of the new brunch menu at Oyster Bah I tried recently. INCREDIBLE
Read moreDecember, It's A Wrap!
My very first event in the last month of the year was the VIP launch party for Eden, the newest restaurant addition to the West Loop. At this grand opening, guests got the full flavor of the restaurant’s American and Mediterranean themed menu and exquisite bar program
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At the beginning of November, I went to the newly opened Seafood City for a tasting. Seafood City is a premier Filipino supermarket chain in North America that has now graced our city with its presence. This place is an all-stop shop for seafood lovers; a grocery store and restaurant combined
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October was a very special month for me, because it marks the anniversary of the launch of my blog, it is my birthday month, and most importantly, it is National Seafood Month
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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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July has been another busy month full of fun foodie events
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May brought its own set of fun food events. At the start of the month, I was able to partake in a delicious beer and pizza tasting guided by Brewmaster Kevin McMahon at Gino’s Brewing Co. I think you’ll agree that not much can go wrong with the classic beer and pizza combo, although a lot can go right if done well. And I learned that you don’t have to be a beer connoisseur to recognize that. I brought a friend along with me to the tasting and we were seated at a table with several other fun foodies, which added even more flavor to the evening
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March was such a fun month for this foodie and it started out with the grand opening for Imperial Lamian, which I got to attend. Located in River North, the restaurant offers modern Chinese cuisine crafted by three renowned Chefs, Chef Lam, Chef Tiong and Chef Hongjun. The décor itself is extravagant and rustic, and immediately reminded me of Indonesia, where I’ve lived many moons ago. Only to find out that the restaurant is a U.S. debut of a Jakarta-based chain, which got me even more excited. We were welcomed with champagne, and the place was humming with energy when I walked in. Food and drinks were flowing, as I got my hands on some namesake Lamian (a specific type of Chinese noodle) after watching a fun demo of its preparation. The Crispy Prawn with wasabi aioli and the Vegetable Spring Rolls were my favorite
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