Adventures of a girl on a budget
Do you love food? Honestly, who doesn’t, right? I consider myself a foodie and I love going out to eat at new restaurants. It could be a neighborhood place down the street, or a cafe in another country! When I travel, I always look up the top places to eat. I also like to find the best local and cultural food to try. I think food can really bridge the gap between cultures, because we all like to eat well – no matter where in the world we are from. Check out all my posts on restaurant reviews and places I have found on my travels! Eat up!
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…
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…
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…
There’s nothing better than a good old fashioned wood-fired pizza. But what about a wood-fired bagel? Well luckily for me, there is a spot in Logan Square that is serving up delicious bagels for breakfast, and pizza for lunch and dinner that get made fresh daily and then fired up in an old wood-fired oven! […] Read more…
I have never visited Asia (though it is on my To-Do list) but I am a huge fan of the cuisine, so I am always on the prowl for deals on new places. I was intrigued when I found one for Four Belly, a restaurant focused solely on bringing asian street food to the people […] Read more…
Brunch is that magical time of day that merges breakfast and lunch and is usually paired with an adult beverage meant to boost the spirits. Thankfully, there are loads of places in Chicago serving up excellent brunch food for those of us who can’t decide between these two meals. The Monarch, located on North Avenue […] Read more…