We'd decided to branch out to the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, Oyster Bah, for several reasons: seafood, a weekend happy hour, and a generous gift card from a former student of Becky's. Thanks, kiddo! Setting the Scene It was a blustery, chilly day, with snow coming down sideways. We bundled up and hopped on the … Continue reading Oyster Bah: Brunch on Ice
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Duffy’s Tavern – Hungry like the Wolverines – a New Year’s Day extravaganza
For a touching and very special New Year's Day edition, we researched our options and decided on a return trip to the buffet brunch at Duffy's Tavern. If our readers recall, we first experienced this majesty, drowning in crab legs and mimosas, with a DJ to boot, back in August. We pretty much had the … Continue reading Duffy’s Tavern – Hungry like the Wolverines – a New Year’s Day extravaganza
Lark – A Holibae Brunch
It was a cold, clear, and calm day in Boystown on the day before Christmas Eve. With the holiday approaching and some travel ahead, we decided to stay in the hood and try a place we have been to several times, but never for brunch - Lark. Setting the Scene We arrived to the bar … Continue reading Lark – A Holibae Brunch
Rocks Lakeview: Back from the Blaze
A bourbony phoenix rises from its ashes
Drew’s on Halsted
An unusually warm, yet windy October day, with many things on our to-do list in the Boystown neighborhood, gave us the opportunity to try a new spot for us - Drew's on Halsted. After rejuvenating visit to the chiropractor, we arrived around 11:30am. Setting the Scene Upon entry into Drew's, we were immediately greeted by a friendly … Continue reading Drew’s on Halsted
Wood
A gorgeous early fall weekend with Becky back in Chicago to install her art, gave us the opportunity to try another new (to us) spot that we have long been intrigued by - Wood. Setting the Scene We wandered down an unusually quiet Halsted Street through Boystown around 12:30pm on Saturday. The sun was out … Continue reading Wood
Zia’s Lago Vista
A beautiful and mild July day, we decided to invite friends to meet us for brunch before a block party. We ventured a little bit west to a Happy Hour favorite of ours, Zia's Lago Vista, to see what their brunch had to offer. Setting the Scene The Cubs were at home for a night … Continue reading Zia’s Lago Vista
DS Tequila
Summer has arrived in Chicago, with searing temps and cute dogs everywhere. We were sweltering as we walked to DS Tequila, but the people and dog watching was 10/10. Summers in Chicago are truly the best. Setting the Scene We arrived around 1:15 to be greeted by a friendly staff, including some familiar faces. We … Continue reading DS Tequila
Mimosas and sweatpants 