Chicago Restaurant Week Brunch: Bar Siena

Chicago Restaurant Week is from January 22-February 4 this year.  I’ve been a fan of restaurant week since I’ve lived in D.C.  It’s always an excuse to check out new hot spots I’ve been wanting to get to as well as test out my palate to new cultural experiences. A place that has been on my…

Bloody Marys and Fried Pickles at Bub City

I have a friend in town visiting and she just loves fried pickles.  I told her the best fried pickles I’ve ever had were here in Chicago at Bub City.  A great mid-day snack, we sat down to order.  Little did I know that Bub City also has a pretty competitive bloody mary bar and was…

Cheeseburger in Paradise, or Au Cheval

Lately, I’ve been hearing more and more from friends about this great diner in West Loop that has “the best burger you will ever eat.”  Rumors were true. You’re thinking, come on, how can that be? Have you been to a BBQ at my place yet? Do you know of my secret seasoning and ingredients…