Living in New York City where everything is so unavoidably expensive, who doesn’t love a bargain? So if walking into a ‘no frills’ warehouse-style discount liquor store means scoring a great bottle of wine on the cheap, why not? Sure, I venture in one every now and then, but to me, there’s something about the [...]
It’s such a shame that the economy has yet to get off the government life support and back into a real playing field, and now more than ever people are tightening to purse strings and cutting off all oxygen to the fun and diversions parts of their lives. So you’ve been buying in bulk and [...]
Kopi – A Traveler’s Cafe 5317 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 Located alongside charming boutiques and restaurants in the easy going, traditionally Swedish neighborhood of Andersonville, the vibe at Kopi is decidedly cozy, laid back and eclectic with a strong emphasis on international travel. The front of the cafe features a small, carpeted area [...]
Last week I wrote about white wines because I think it is wiser for those getting into wine to start off with whites and then more to reds. But as there are those of you reading this blog that are probably a little past “starting off” I have put together a list of three red [...]
When I moved to Chicago from St. Louis, Missouri, I had no idea how much I would enjoy the food in this city. Not only are there gastronomical adventures and creative culinary distinctions in Chicago restaurants, but even their smallest cafes bring delight and freshness to the table. When I first walked around my neighborhood [...]
The clients have hired me. I know I’ll be cooking for 4 people. The price has been established and the date and time are set. The important business is now done. The fun now begins as I, The Personable Chef set to work on creating a delicious menu. Hiring a personal chef allows you to really customize [...]
Fontana Grill 1329 W. Wilson Chicago, IL 60640 The Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, a vibrant and diverse neighborhood on the north side, was as recently as a few years ago considered an area to avoid entirely and indeed there were not many places to visit anyway. Rising housing prices and its proximity to Lake Michigan [...]
My name is Bridget and I am a Michigan transplant who came to Chicago for college and never left. I find Chicago to be an absolutely wonderful city with a plethora of great people and places. However, with so many interesting restaurants, wine bars, coffee shops and other venues populating the city of Chicago, choosing [...]
My sister recently had a root canal. This might not seem like the time that you would expect anything great to come out of our kitchen… but you’d be surprised, there are some terrific foods that you can enjoy with no chewing required. The absolute highlight of my sister’s recovery has been smoothies! They are super easy to [...]
My name is Julie and I love to eat. Well, let me be more specific–I love to eat really good food. I grew up eating a home-cooked meal every night with my parents and older sister, I helped cook in the kitchen, I was my mother’s assistant for all the thousands of parties and family [...]
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