I think Italian was on my mind for restaurant week this year. I checked out another restaurant in Wicker Park off of Division Street called Nando Milano Trattoria for dinner. As soon as I walked in I knew I was in for a treat. The owner, who opened up the restaurant a few years ago is from…
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Tango Sur, Southport Corridor, Chicago
Okay, so I don’t have any photos from my experience at Tango Sur this past weekend but 1.) the experience was too amazing not to write about, 2.) my photos aren’t the best anyway, right?, and 3.) the restaurant was so dark that I don’t think pictures could do this experience justice. I have heard…
Trenchermen, Wicker Park, Chicago
A restaurant I have been wanting to try for a long time is Trenchermen over in Wicker Park. The outside is the remains of an old bath house which makes the restaurant look antique and inviting. When you walk into the actual restaurant you actually feel like you are on a ship from the 1800s….
The Frontier, West Town, Chicago
My friend had a going away party last night at The Frontier, located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Walking into the restaurant is like entering a lodge, with a homey fireplace and small group seating on one side, then a convertible outside option, that was set up for groups with wooden beams and lights where…
The Southern – Bucktown, Chicago
Right before the long holiday weekend, I met up with a few friends over at The Southern in Wicker Park. The Southern has the most relaxing outdoor seating, under trees, umbrellas, and strings of outdoor lights, reminding you of your favorite friend’s patio. The Southern’s food is described in its name, Southern comfort soul-feeding food. My friends…
Casual Chicago Brunch: Orange
I have friends in town every weekend for the rest of the summer and they love brunch as much as I do, so I’m taking advantage of checking out some of the “oldie but goodie” brunch spots I haven’t been to yet. Sunday we went to Orange in Lincoln Park. The wait wasn’t terrible, about…
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…
Waves of A Wayfarer 