As summer draws to an end I’ve started reflecting on what a fun, whirlwind summer it’s been. How is it already almost September?? I swear every year seems to fly by faster than the year before it. But this has…
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When it comes to exquisite French cuisine in Chicago, few restaurants can possibly hope to rival Café des Architectes. Located in the Sofitel Hotel just off the Magnificent Mile and mere steps away from the luxurious shopping corridor of Oak…
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“The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.“ — B. R. Ambedkar
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Whenever people ask me about my favorite Chicago summer patio, I always direct them to Parson’s Chicken and Fish. With an entire menu of frozen cocktails and a large, private patio (complete with its own ping-pong table!), it’s hard to…
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** PLEASE NOTE: The Blanchard is now closed. But, since I enjoyed this spot so much, I’m leaving this post up in loving memory of their delicious food. ** There are few things I love more in this world than…
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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
