When I first met my fellow blogger bud, May, we hit it off immediately. Although a couple of years older than me, we found so much in common through our few weekend hangs at the end of August. As our schedules got a bit heavy once fall hit, we haven't had much time to connect in the past two months until this past Sunday. Thankfully, we got back together in the best way we know how: ...
When Chickpea Does Brunch
Is it acceptable to say I can't stop listening to Justin Bieber's new single 'Sorry' on repeat? I hope someone else is with me on this. Along with that, a lot has happened in the past two weeks since I've blogged (one of which being Justin Bieber dropping a new hit, thank God). For one, I haven't posted blogged in FOR-ever which makes me feel quite uncomfortable since my blog is practically my ...
Farm-to-Table Brunching: Presidio
Let's face it, brunch is always on my mind when the weekend rolls around. I'm sure most of Americans can agree with me. Who doesn't love waking up on a Sunday morning, putting on a fancy outfit and meeting up with friends and family to enjoy pancakes, eggs and whatever else your heart desires? A side of hash browns, bacon, fruit... and don't forget the iced coffee! Sunday brunch is the one day ...
The Loyola Phoenix: Fig & Olive
If you are in downtown Chicago and head toward Lake Michigan, beyond the retail shops, you will find Fig & Olive (104 E. Oak St.) — a Mediterranean cuisine-inspired restaurant with an open lounge and bar. A seafood-heavy menu, well-lit dining room and seasonal garden terrace attracted me to the Mediterranean joint. I’ve come to find that if a restaurant has a vibrant décor, natural light and ...