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!
Recently, a friend and I asked ourselves the classic question: what should we have for dinner? Though we are both lovers of Asian cuisine, we wanted to switch it up from the usual Thai food we order together. She lives in the West Loop, and had heard of a ramen spot not too far from […] Read more…
On a cold Thursday night, I bundled myself to meet up with a special group of people in my life: the Yelp Elite of Chicago. Every month or so, Yelp hosts an event for the best of the best on its website, which provides real reviews from real people for businesses and restaurants in cities […] Read more…
From the outside, you would never know that at the corner of Diversey and Kedzie sits a complete escape from the cold Chicago winter we’ve been having. All that marks the entrance is a green awning and a small pink neon ‘tiki’ sign. A newcomer to the Logan Square neighborhood, the tiki bar Lost Lake […] Read more…
Margarita is so much more than a girls name. Mention the word, and you can conjure up images of a refreshing drink that combines sweet, salty, sour and bitter. While the longterm benefits of drinking margaritas have yet to be discovered (I remain hopeful), the lovers of this Mexican classic know there is a right […] Read more…
If you are a lover of Mexican food, than Taco Joint might just be your new favorite restaurant. The hip new spot to open in Chicago offers fresh food made from awesome ingredients. In addition to the excellent street fare, Taco Joint offers guests some of the tastiest margaritas in a variety of combinations and […] Read more…
It is surprising to me that until recently, I had never been into the Water Tower Place Mall. I can’t tell you why exactly, as I am a huge lover of shopping and have passed it numerous times. While the shops are what you would expect of a Magnificent Mile shopping center, there is one small […] Read more…