36 Hours in NYC

36 Hours in NYC

Last month Hubby surprised me with a quick trip to NYC and the change in scenery was EXACTLY what the doctor ordered. It had been 11 years since my last visit and I was eager to see (and eat) as much…

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Previewing the Fall Menu at Siena Tavern

Previewing the Fall Menu at Siena Tavern

Few restaurants in Chicago can boast the success of Siena Tavern. Opened by Top Chef fan-favorite Fabio Viviani in 2013, Siena Tavern has been cranking out innovative Italian dishes in a warm, welcoming environment ever since. To date, it’s one…

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NYC Eats || by Chloe.

NYC Eats || by Chloe.

Exactly two weeks ago, I found myself in NYC after an 11 year hiatus. After spending the morning having my very first cronut at Dominique Ansel and exploring Soho, I had worked up quite an appetite for lunch. And thanks to…

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NYC Mornings in Soho & My Quest for the Original Cronut

NYC Mornings in Soho & My Quest for the Original Cronut

Last Monday morning when my alarm went off at 5:30 AM I desperately wanted to hit the snooze button. BUT last Monday morning I was in NYC for the first time in 11 years. And despite the fact that a 5:30…

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A Classic American Lunch at the Tortoise Club

A Classic American Lunch at the Tortoise Club

With as many trendy concept restaurants as we see here in Chicago, sometimes finding a spot that serves good ol’ American classics prepared well can be a challenge. Especially in River North. I just want a glass of wine and a…

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