We had gone all the way to St. Louis last weekend on the hopes of getting a start on strawberry season! Sadly the weather was really bad and rainy. Never fear we had someone to take our place to enjoy picking strawberries! With over 1oo years, Eckert’s Farm is celebrating strawberry season by offering you the […]
The Palm Court
May 5, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
Ever wondered about a restaurant that’s been in your town pretty much my entire life, almost 40 years, but for some reason you’ve never been there? For me that’s the Palm Court in Arlington Heights. I’ve spent time in Arlington Heights since birth, as my grandparents moved here in 1960. Now I’m even living in their house […]
Mardi Gras Carnivale Style
February 28, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
When I think of Mardi Gras I think of all the southern comfort foods like Jambalaya, beignets, coffee and chocolate. At Carnivale you get all of that with a little Latin flair. Chef Ozzy Amelotti and Chef Carlos Garza combined with their Argentinean and Mexican backgrounds have created the most amazing southern comfort foods. […]
Perry’s Steak House: Perfect Menu Pairings
February 20, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
There are so many reasons to celebrate in the month of February. You could either be celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, or Black History Month. No matter what you are celebrating Perry’s Steak House has a team of professional Sommeliers to help you pick the perfect wines to pair with your meals. […]
Beaver’s Coffee And Donuts To Boost Your Morning
November 5, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Doughnuts + Coffee = Music As you know, we are all about doughnuts and coffee! So, when they offered to shower our Fight2Feed volunteers with donuts and coffee, we had to share! If you are a fan of donuts or make your way about the city based on donuts (like we do), then you are a […]
Time For Dinner Revolution Foods
July 5, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Revolution Foods When it comes time to make dinner, you might find yourself struggling. What can you make quickly that is wholesome? This happens to the best of us. Whether you are a mom or just busy and enjoying the fun of summer, there is Revolution Foods. Created by two moms that wanted to […]
Culinary Fight Club: Taco About It
May 27, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
While I do need to recap, Culinary Fight Club: Taco at Cesar’s Killer Margaritas. I do have great news about upcoming fights. There is a lot of fun to be had with Culinary Fight Club across the country. However, let’s get back to Chicago. We witnessed the crowning of Jed Swartz with Holy Taco as […]
Culinary Fight Club: Bacon King Edition
April 16, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
In case you haven’t heard there is a new bacon king of Chicago. His name is Chef Lance Avery, creator of Big Fork Bacon Sausages. He won the title at our Pork Fight in March at The Chop Shop in Wicker Park. Serving up a savory dish with mushrooms, pasta and bacon, he managed to […]
Knife & Tine Is All That
March 29, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Knife & Tine is headed by a chef that we have featured on our blog before. Chef Paul Caravelli has competed in Culinary Fight Club and finally clinched a victory. Consequently, we’ve tasted his food numerous times. His restaurant has been our list for some time. Finally, we made the time to go in […]
