Month: April 2015

History Lessons at the Chicago History Museum

I majored in History in college, and I am therefore a self proclaimed nerd. I own it completely and fully admit museums are some of my favorite places to spend my time.  The beauty of a day at a museum is that you can never walk out without having learned something new. Such was the […] Read more…

L’Patron: BEST Fish Tacos in Chicago

Before I moved to Chicago, I did not understand how good a taco could be. Of course I had eaten tacos before – my mom made them for dinner sometimes in my youth. But her tacos fell far short of what Chicago has to offer (sorry Mom!). When I moved here, it was like a […] Read more…

Time Travel at Superdawg Drive In

I am always on the look out for cool places to eat and what’s a cooler way to eat than at a retro drive-in restaurant? Opened in 1948 and still owned by the same family, Superdawg Drive In is a unique and distinctive Chicago landmark located on the far north side of the city. The […] Read more…

Halfway to Italy at Half Italian Grocer

On the Milwaukee strip in Logan Square, across from the Logan Square Theatre, sits a small European style grocer and deli. Inside, you can shop for local and imported items in order to prepare an excellent meal at home, or order one of their amazing sandwiches. Half Italian Grocer is a must for anyone craving […] Read more…

Big Flavor at Big Star

Now that Spring has sprung in Chicago, it is time to explore the options for eating outdoors! One of the best outdoor patios in Chicago is located on Damen Ave in Wicker Park. Here, just under the L train tracks, sits Big Star, home to some delicious grub and fantastic drinks.  The Vibe One of […] Read more…

10 Things to Do in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is one of my favorite cities in America, though I may be partial due in part to the fact that I spent four glorious years in college there. It is a great city full of young professionals, families, and of course the government of the United States of America. Check out my list […] Read more…

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