All Entries in the "Eats & Sips" Category
Upscale French-Vietnamese Restaurant Pasteur is a must re/visit place to go!
TweetDining in Pasteur had me thinking of the movie “The Lover“. Imagine Indochina still under the French colonial empire. European luxury and sophistication meets sweltering heat and lush culture in a class divided Southeast Asian country. Pasteur embodied the sexy and luxurious ambiance with the traditional Vietnamese menu. One would almost expect a man wearing [...]
Erin Go Bragh! Where to go for the greening of Chicago River
TweetChicago loves the St. Patrick’s Day spectacles most especially when the Chicago River goes from murky green (you know what I’m talking about!) to the breathtaking and perfect emerald color identical to the greens in Ireland. Every year, leprechauns (Mike Butler & crew) start the festivities by skillfully mixing a vegetable orange dye that magically [...]
Viaggio is a Must-(re)Visit Italian Spot in Chicago
Tweet The burgeoning selection of restaurants to try in West loop has kept me from dining from old-timers like Viaggio. Thanks to an invitation to try their Italian classics and house specialties, I may have found my new go-to on a not-so-new Italian place. The stellar experience started as soon as we walked in their 1330 [...]
Some Chicago NYE Parties To Consider
Tweet Have you made your plans yet? It’s not too early! BAR UMBRIAGO 6 W. Hubbard St | Chicago, IL 60654 | 312.494.1200 New Year’s Eve at Bar Umbriago Monday, December 31 $75 per person before December 17; $95 after December 17 Guests who ring in the New Year at Bar Umbriago will enjoy a [...]
Cooking with Anupy Singla and Chicago Cutlery [pics]
Tweet It was a gastronomic celebration in Chicago last week. Just as the Chicago Gourmet was about to take place, a richly textured cultural culinary experience was also had by local bloggers. Anupy Singla, an award-winning journalist and once TV and print news reporter has now turned chef launching her second cookbook Vegan Indian Cooking - 140 Simple and Healthy [...]
Priceless Chicago Experiences Launched by MasterCard
TweetPriceless Chicago a MasterCard loyalty program that get cardholders the opportunity to unlock unique city experiences launched in Chicago this weekend. This program started running in New York last year and with the success it had there, Mastercard promises to open up doors to the best and most exclusive events in our favorite city. From [...]
Taste The Notes @ Bonefish Grill this Summer
Tweet Mixing good food, wine, music and friends is bound to be a great night! Bonefish Grill in Schaumburg hosted an evening for local Chicago bloggers and introduce the restaurant’s new Taste The Notes: Thursdays, “pairing half glasses of wine that match guests’ palettes with their musical tastes”. The menu list on wine are according to the [...]
This Week’s Chicago Family Picks You Should Check Out – June 6-10
Tweet Ribfest Chicago Friday, June 8 5-10 pm Sat & Sun June 9&10 12 noon – 10 pm 4000 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 People of all ages are welcome at the 14th annual Ribfest Chicago this June 8th, 9th & 10th. Join food and music lovers as they enjoy some of the best [...]
#CHIpicks: Chicago Tweeps on Fave Italian Beef Spot
Tweet Whether you like it dipped or double-dipped, with sweet peppers or giardiniera, Chicagoans are known for their love of the true Chicago original beef sandwich, Italian Beef. We asked our twitter friends and so check out their own #CHIpicks. Come and follow us at @chicagonista and continue to answer and join our #CHIpicks questions. [...]
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Spring has Sprung at Seasons 52 Restaurant [pics]
Tweet Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar restaurant introduced its new menu inspired by the vibrancy and excitement that Spring brings along. Luckily for me, I had the pleasure in attending the media event for Chicagonista. Master Sommelier George Miliotes and the restaurant’s Senior Culinary Director Cliff Pleau video live-streamed a how-to cooking [...]
