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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Hampton Social

Hampton Social

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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Summer Aperitivo at Fig & Olive

Summer Aperitivo at Fig & Olive

Summers in Chicago are always fun. But with the repeal of Illinois’ ‘Happy Hour’ Law at the end of May, “fun Chicago summers” took on a whole new meaning. Great happy hour specials and deals are popping up everywhere you look!…

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Presidio

Presidio

** PLEASE NOTE: Presidio is now closed as of September 2018. But, since I enjoyed this spot so much, I’m leaving this post up in loving memory of their delicious food. ** There are many types of restaurants in Chicago…

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Niçoise Endive Bites

Niçoise Endive Bites

When I first visited France in high school, I stayed with a wonderful family in Grenoble who introduced me to the magical world of Niçoise… that aloof, tangy and oh-so-French salad that quickly became one of my favorites. In fact, I’d say…

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