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
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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
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
PR Italian Bistro
Another absurdly beautiful summer day found us wandering over towards Sheridan, to a place we pass by frequently, but had yet to visit, PR Italian Bistro. Setting the Scene It was a warm and quiet Sunday, adjacent to a holiday weekday (4th of July). We assumed a lot of people were out of town because of … Continue reading PR Italian Bistro
Hutch Bistro
In our post-Pride haze, we awoke Monday morning-ish and decided to head to our second brunch of the weekend at Hutch Bistro. Yeah, I don't know what we were thinking either. Our zeal for delicious breakfast items overrides our poor judgment every time. Setting the Scene It was a bright, sunny, and cool day, with … Continue reading Hutch Bistro
Mimosas and sweatpants 