If it's one thing my boyfriend knows how to do, it's plan a good date! I wish I could take credit for finding this culinary tour around Chicago's River North neighborhood, but this time, it was all him! This tour started around noon and it was essentially a 3-hour walk around River North, where I learned about some of Chicago's rich architectural history while stopping at 6 culinary gems along the way. Let's talk about where we went and what we ate: 1) The Doughnut Vault: This ... [ Read More ]
A Weekend in Chicago with my Sister!
Since moving to Chicago, I have to admit, I’ve been pretty lame. Aside from checking out Chicago’s great restaurants, I really haven’t done much else in terms of nightlife. This all changed when my arguably much cooler, younger sister, Melissa, decided to visit me a few weeks ago. For those of you who know Melissa, you know that she’s the life of the party wherever she goes. I knew that my social life consisting of Pilates at East Bank Club, walks through Ohio Street Dog Park and early dinners ... [ Read More ]