Afternoon Tea at the Allis

Afternoon Tea at the Allis

With Royal Baby #2 due any day now (is anyone else hoping for a Royal Wedding anniversary baby on the 29th?), my Anglophile side is coming out full force these days. I’ve been watching the Royal Wedding repeatedly and have…

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David Burke’s Primehouse

David Burke’s Primehouse

There’s an art to doing lunch in Chicago. We have many award-winning options to fit any budget, any taste, any crowd. But finding the sort of spot that feels luxuriously delicious while still remaining accessible can be a challenge. Luckily…

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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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Black Truffle Mushroom Risotto

Black Truffle Mushroom Risotto

Hubby and I love to make risotto together. In fact, it’s one of the most romantic things we make for dinner. We each take turns stirring the rice while the other ladles in the broth and inevitably we end up…

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Ralph Lauren Chicago

Ralph Lauren Chicago

Just before Christmas, I met new fashion blogger Anna, of Noir Friday (a chic play on ‘Black Friday’ since Anna is ALL ABOUT DESIGNER SALES) for a little R&R at RL, Ralph Lauren’s Michigan Avenue restaurant. 

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