Category Archives: I like to eats
Beijing Duck at Sun Wah BBQ
After a short hiatus, I’m back at the blog and bringing you juicy, glistening perfectly roasted duck from Sun Wah. You’re welcome. Sure this delicacy has been written about a million times, but I FINALLY got to the famous Uptown … Continue reading
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My Best Eats of 2011
So another tasty year is coming to a close, and while my newfound hobby of cooking at home has certainly caused my dining out habits to suffer this year, I definitely had my fill of best bites in Chicago and … Continue reading
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Magnolia Bakery
Sure, everyone knows that NYC-based Magnolia Bakery (which landed in the Windy City’s Block 37 early fall) is all about the line-around-the-block-wait-worthy cupcakes, but what about mini red velvet cheesecake, old-fashioned ice box cake and the famous banana pudding? Don’t … Continue reading
Chocolate parfait at Balsan
A Feast on Fashion luncheon at Balsan in the Elysian had me both drooling over the fall clothes that’ll be available at the soon-to-open Gold Coast location of Perchance boutique, as well as the chocolate parfait I ordered for dessert. … Continue reading
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Salted Caramel popsicles
I love me some pop-up shops, especially when they involve things like dark chocolate pudding and kicky Mexican mole coming together in one velvety, homemade popsicle. Salted Caramel confections set up shop for one day last weekend in Lincoln Square, … Continue reading
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ChiaTe Taiwanese cakes
What could be better than an awesome intern? One who brings ChiaTe cakes to the office, of course. I had never heard of these little packaged fruit cakes from Taiwan before, and immediately fell in love at first bite with … Continue reading
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Sarah’s Pastries & Candies
The cupcakes just keep on a-coming to the Gold Coast, but I still love the old-standbys like Goddess and Grocer for red velvets, and Sarah’s for monthly cupcake specials like the coconut cake with velvety-smooth passionfruit buttercream (available through the … Continue reading
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Co-op Hot Sauce
My first dining experience at BYOB restaurant, Treat, in Logan Square was also officially my last. The laid-back restaurant shut its doors this past weekend after five successful years of serving up a Indian-inspired, global menu of dishes like chicken … Continue reading
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