Monthly Archives: May 2010
Vanille Patisserie, Chicago, IL
May 21, 2010I have a sweet tooth so I eat a lot of desserts and sugary pastries. I have to admit that I will be hard pressed to find a chocolate croissant that lives up to the one I found at Vanille … Continue reading
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Weber’s Grill, Chicago, IL
May 21, 2010We ate lunch at the Weber Grill Restaurant in downtown Chicago and it was fantastic. Okay, I’m breaking my rule about chain restaurants again, but it’s worth it (plus, this one only spans two states and has four locations – … Continue reading
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Brand BBQ Market, Chicago, IL
May 21, 2010My husband and I were really excited about eating at Brand BBQ Market when we visited Chicago last week. I had seen good online reviews and there menu was an unusual mix of traditional and unusual flavors for barbecue. We … Continue reading
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Frontera Grill – Chicago, IL
May 21, 2010I finally made it to one of the famous Rick Bayless’ restaurants when I was in Chicago last week! I’ve been to the city six or seven times now and for one reason or another it hasn’t worked out to … Continue reading
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Molly’s Cupcakes – Chicago, IL (Lincoln Park)
May 17, 2010A friend of mine recommended we stop at Molly’s Cupcakes in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. I was pleasantly surprised to find them open at 9:30pm on a Sunday night. They have an option for you to “create your … Continue reading
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The Counter, Chicago, IL
May 17, 2010I usually avoid writing about chain restaurants, but after a recent trip to Chicago I’ve decided to break my rule a few times for restaurants we don’t have back home in Michigan. The Counter is an casual customer burger chain … Continue reading
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Pumpkin Crunch
May 17, 2010I recently tried a recipe from the famous Canyon Ranch for their Pumpkin Crunch. It can sometimes be difficult to find shelled pumpkin seeds, but I picked up mine at Trader Joe’s and they probably stock them at Whole Foods, … Continue reading
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