Nestled within the über-trendy West Loop is an unassuming, hidden mecca for classic Italian dishes so exquisitely prepared you’ll be kicking yourself for not taking the plunge sooner. Kicking yourself! I’m of course talking about Viaggio — a family-owned restaurant with…
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Original Post Lately life have been rough. Not just for me — almost everyone seems to be suffering through much more than the regular muck. From surprise hospital visits to divorces to job losses, it’s been a rough couple of weeks for many…
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Yesterday was the official arrival of Autumn! And while I can’t wait to get knee-deep in another pumpkin patch and whip up a batch of my favorite fall soup, Salmon Chowder, (not to mention ingesting copious amounts of pumpkin-flavored anything),…
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It’s a simple well-known fact that if it tastes good, it will taste better grilled. So one of my favorite spots in all of Chicago has always been Roka Akor — they have an enormous grill in the center of…
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Sed Bona, a snippet of the Latin phrase “Pauca Sed Bona“, means “quality over quantity”. It means that having more isn’t always best. It means empowering yourself to do fewer but better, more beautiful, and more fruitful things
