Adventures of a girl on a budget
I lived in Chicago for three years and still feel like there’s so much I didn’t have a chance to explore. The city is huge, which can be overwhelming. For foodies it is heaven, with boutique brunch spots, authentic Mexican cuisine, and new places popping up all the time. Sometimes it seemed hard to keep up with the ever evolving restaurant scene. If you are wondering about things to do, check out my posts for various activities throughout the city. I also have included restaurant reviews and a few reviews for hotels (for when I needed a staycation). I hope they help you plan an exciting trip to the Windy City!
It is officially winter here in Chicago, and what meal goes better with the colder months than a hot, steaming bowl of chili to warm you from the inside out? As a member of the Yelp Elite, I recently had the privilege of being invited to the exclusive launch of chili to the menu at […] Read more…
When deciding on dinner, a common debate I have with my boyfriend is whether or not to have asian or mexican food. I am always in the mood for Chinese, and he is always in the mood for Mexican. Always. The debate usually ends when one of us concedes. However, the discovery of a deal […] Read more…
The first real perfume I ever owned was Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. I remembering feeling incredibly grown up the first time I donned it, and would smile proudly when people complimented me on how good I smelled. For a long time, it was the only perfume I would wear, until I broadened by range into […] Read more…
I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t list pizza as one of their favorite foods. It is a perfect meal and, when done correctly, can change your life. When I found a deal for wood-fired pizza, I knew I had to check it out! Anything wood-fired is automatically legit and when it’s pizza, it […] Read more…
What I love most about going out to eat at a new restaurant is the places you can be transported through food. Visiting a restaurant of a cuisine you have never tried before can be foreign but also exciting. When a Peruvian restaurant opened in my neighborhood of Logan Square, I was immediately interested in […] Read more…
As a wise man once said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” I could not agree more. Beer is, in a word, awesome. I’ll take any chance I get to enjoy the adult beverage, and a deal for a brewery tour is just the excuse I need. After […] Read more…