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
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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
Angelina Ristorante
The summer was winding down and the Air and Water Show was in town, so we decided to stay close to our hood and try a place that we have been recommended to by many friends and acquaintances - Angelina Ristorante. What they failed to mention was the importance of timing for our visit. Setting … Continue reading Angelina Ristorante
Duffy’s Tavern & Grille
There's no good way to introduce this, but we were feeling adventurous. We wanted to step outside our comfort zone to experience a brunch situation that we have heard much about, in both legend and hazy memory. We decided to jump on the 151 for door-to-door transit service and head to the southern edge of … Continue reading Duffy’s Tavern & Grille
Southport & Irving aka SIP
Another beautiful Chicago summer day, and we decided to venture to an old favorite of ours that we have not visited in a while, Southport & Irving. Setting the Scene Jodie was feeling the Sambuca Sadness, so we didn't arrive until around 1:30pm. Partying with teachers claims yet another sad, sad victim. It was a … Continue reading Southport & Irving aka SIP
The Reservoir
An unusually cool and cloudy July day kept us more than a little sleepy, and a sore back and shoulder had us moving even more slowly, so we decided to stroll to an old neighborhood haunt of ours, Reservoir. Setting the Scene Groggy and overcast, we didn't ooze into Rezzie until 2 pm, with only … Continue reading The Reservoir
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
Bites Asian Tapas & Sushi
Does champagne go with sushi? We have no idea, but we're up to the challenge of finding out for you, dear readers, as we head to Bites Asian Tapas. Setting the Scene Bites is next door to one of our favorite haunts, Hutch, and we were curious about their offerings. Taking advantage of an early-week … Continue reading Bites Asian Tapas & Sushi
Mimosas and sweatpants 