Category Archives: quick bites

When you don’t have a couple hours to grub.

Birchwood Kitchen

i love this little gem and i almost don’t want to blog about it because i want to keep it a little secret…but i guess i should share… the lowdown: who: an adorable little nook filled with great traditional cuisine

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Birchwood Kitchen

i love this little gem and i almost don’t want to blog about it because i want to keep it a little secret…but i guess i should share… the lowdown: who: an adorable little nook filled with great traditional cuisine

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endgrain

this has been on my list to try, and it definitely did not disappoint! brunch to me means an intimate restaurant, something savory, and definitely coffee. this place hits it all, and i can’t wait to try the dinner menu.

endgrain

this has been on my list to try, and it definitely did not disappoint! brunch to me means an intimate restaurant, something savory, and definitely coffee. this place hits it all, and i can’t wait to try the dinner menu.

Ramen Misoya

this has been on my list for a long time, and finally decided to venture out and do some holiday shopping at the outlets and swing by. YAY for crossing off my chicago food bucket list 🙂 the lowdown: who:

Ramen Misoya

this has been on my list for a long time, and finally decided to venture out and do some holiday shopping at the outlets and swing by. YAY for crossing off my chicago food bucket list 🙂 the lowdown: who:

Hot Doug’s

ok just suck it up and go here. you’ll probably want to pick a spot to get a tattoo to get free hot dogs 4 lyfe, or just buy the book. ok not only can you get foie gras on

Hot Doug’s

ok just suck it up and go here. you’ll probably want to pick a spot to get a tattoo to get free hot dogs 4 lyfe, or just buy the book. ok not only can you get foie gras on

Oiistar

i am blazing a ramen trail, seriously…i could eat it almost every day. and then i dream of it and want it again the next day. it’s getting colder, and so i may quit trying new ones and sticking to

Oiistar

i am blazing a ramen trail, seriously…i could eat it almost every day. and then i dream of it and want it again the next day. it’s getting colder, and so i may quit trying new ones and sticking to

Siena Tavern

a few Texans ate our way through Siena last week, finishing off with all of the amazing gelato! thank you to dessert chef Amy for letting us taste the phenomenal pumpkin pie gelato coming out soon – YALL NEED TO

Siena Tavern

a few Texans ate our way through Siena last week, finishing off with all of the amazing gelato! thank you to dessert chef Amy for letting us taste the phenomenal pumpkin pie gelato coming out soon – YALL NEED TO

Butcher and the Burger

man i love burgers. sometimes i like to make my own, sometimes i like to have it picked out for me. when i’m feeling creative or want some control, i head over to butcher & the burger for exactly what

Butcher and the Burger

man i love burgers. sometimes i like to make my own, sometimes i like to have it picked out for me. when i’m feeling creative or want some control, i head over to butcher & the burger for exactly what

BIG & little’s

i’m just gonna list this one out on why and what this place does right (in no particular order): po boys poutine fish tacos fried shrimp cash only – and it’s survived. with lines out the door. dive-y, hole in

BIG & little’s

i’m just gonna list this one out on why and what this place does right (in no particular order): po boys poutine fish tacos fried shrimp cash only – and it’s survived. with lines out the door. dive-y, hole in

Slurping Turtle

ramen in the city, guys! the lowdown: ★★★★ probably getting the fifth one next time… $$ (~$15/dish) casual dine in 2 or 4s reservations for 5 or more neighborhood: river north — ah, hopefully for most of us, gone are the

Slurping Turtle

ramen in the city, guys! the lowdown: ★★★★ probably getting the fifth one next time… $$ (~$15/dish) casual dine in 2 or 4s reservations for 5 or more neighborhood: river north — ah, hopefully for most of us, gone are the

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

the lowdown: ★★★ okay, with potential. $ (~$5/sandwich) casual dine in, takeout, or delivery neighborhood: lakeview (i haven’t been to the lincoln square location) street parking // clark/belmont — i’m gonna go three stars, but on the upswing with potential. sidenote:

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

the lowdown: ★★★ okay, with potential. $ (~$5/sandwich) casual dine in, takeout, or delivery neighborhood: lakeview (i haven’t been to the lincoln square location) street parking // clark/belmont — i’m gonna go three stars, but on the upswing with potential. sidenote: