Ever since I was a little girl, I've been a huge Benihana fan. I've celebrated my life's milestones, birthdays and even a friend's engagement in front of their delicious teppanyaki grill. I even had the opportunity to be the chef last year and it was one of the coolest things I've ever done. Benihana is just one of those places that has a really special place in my heart. This year, Benihana turns 55 years old and I think that's a pretty incredible feat! To make it that long in the restaurant ... [ Read More ]
McDonald’s is Now Serving 100% Fresh Beef Quarter-Pound Burgers!
Recently, I was sitting down with a few of my friends and we were discussing the food trends we've been seeing lately. It was a group consensus that we see consumers really wanting more fresh options. To my surprise, shortly after this conversation, I was approached by McDonald's to come in and try their new 100% fresh beef quarter-pound burgers! When I arrived at their new, modern Wrigleyville location, I was greeted by a team from the McDonald's corporate office. Their enthusiasm and ... [ Read More ]
Be the Chef at Benihana Downtown Chicago!
Growing up, my family went to Benihana for pretty much every special occasion. Like most people I know, this restaurant really is such an intergral part of my childhood memories. And, if you're anything like me, you've always wished you could get behind the teppanyaki grill and be the chef. Well, I'm about to make all your childhood dreams come true by telling you about the "Be the Chef" program at Benihana. For just $200, you can get trained to get behind the teppanyaki grill and cook ... [ Read More ]
The Ultimate Kids Birthday Party (for my 30 year old Husband)
This past weekend, my husband, Dan, turned 30 years old! Planning a birthday party while almost 9 months pregnant is not an easy task to begin with. When I asked him what he wanted to do, he was really vague and just said he wouldn't mind hanging out with me and a few friends at his favorite adult arcade, FTW (For The Win) in Streeterville. Since it was a big milestone birthday, I knew I had to make it special for him. Dan has always been a little kid at heart, so I thought, "why not throw ... [ Read More ]
A Plea to Chipotle (for all those cilantro haters)
Cilantro. The word alone makes me cringe. If you're a cilantro hater like me, you know exactly what I mean. The stuff literally tastes like a deadly combination of soap, dirt and your worst nightmare. But guess what? It's not your fault! A study conducted by Cornell University proves that us cilantro haters can't help it! It's actually hard-wired into our DNA and there isn't much we can do about it. You need to know, that you're not alone. It's thought that 10-20% of the population also has ... [ Read More ]