4 napkins, 4 bread plates, 4 butter knives, 4 forks, 4 wine glasses, vase, flower, 4 water glasses. Henri, 18 S. Michigan Ave.,
On the table: Henri
Filed under great for date
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 get me wrong, I am a big fan of Devil’s food cake cupcakes with meringue icing, but within the pastel-hued old-school bakery confines of this bakery are so many other sweet treats…and espresso to boot, it’s worth a stop before your next holiday shindig. Magnolia Bakery, 108 N. State Street.
Devil's food cupcakes with meringue icing
Hannukah cupcakes...who knew?
Chocolate cookies
Banana pudding and red velvet cheesecake
Ice box cake
Mini cheesecakes
On the table: Bite Cafe
I liked the old Bite, I loove the new one. 4 napkins, 4 forks, 4 spoons, 4 knives, salt, pepper, hot sauce, sugar packets. Bite Cafe, 1039 N. Western Ave.
Filed under cheap, tasty brunch, great for date, new restaurants, on the table
Chocolate bark at Whole Foods
Are these new? Eh maybe not. Either way, I spotted an entire luscious bakery case at Whole Foods devoted to a mess of assorted chocolate bark studded with chopped nuts, dried fruit etc. Love the texture, crunch and flavor, and versatility of sweet bark, which I predict is the new cupcake/doughnut/pie…you heard it here first.
Bark by the bite
Filed under Foodie gift alert
Sweet Spot Macarons
Oh hello. Yes, it’s been too long. Multiple trips and deadlines have caused a backlog of tasty pics in my iPhoto and no time to put them any of those bad boys up. SO! I am back dear readers, and very excited to share all of the awesome things I’ve tried around town lately (and some new categories for posts!). I am also going to begin a weekly (or somewhat weekly) post of my most recent Elizapicks, from where to take your picky, annoying Vegan cousin to brunch, to dinner for the even pickier visiting rents who want to eat at 5PM and just want a perfect 35-day wet-aged steak for gosh sakes (Chicago Cut).
And speaking of perfection, in the world of fresh, gourmet French macarons, follow the tweets of Galit Greenfield to find her Sweet Spot macaron truck and load up on flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, strawberries and cream, chocolate espresso and most recently, Reese’s Pieces (you’ll swear you are eating the real thing). Each light-as air gem literally melts in your mouth with intense flavor only achieved in a pastry kitchen. Might be the perfect dessert after your thick turkey meal.
Hit the Sweet Spot
More macarons
Filed under Foodie gift alert, It's on a truck, Take the 'rents
Mystery lights
Guess where these stunning light fixtures hang for a chance to guest blog.
Filed under mystery spot
On the table: The Dutch, NYC
8 plates, 8 forks, 16 knives, 8 glasses, 8 napkins. The Dutch, 131 Sullivan St., 212.677.6200 (food picks from this NYC restaurant to come this week)
Filed under great for date, on the table
Mystery skulls
OK, a little easier. Guess this mystery mural for a chance to guest blog.
Filed under mystery spot
