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butcher & the burger

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

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butcher & the burger

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

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sprout chicago

Sprout

frog n snail is top chef dale’s other restaurant in the neighborhood, and it’s one of my faves. so naturally, we couldn’t wait to try sprout. sprout was featured on gilt city for a tasting menu, so naturally we jumped

sprout chicago

Sprout

frog n snail is top chef dale’s other restaurant in the neighborhood, and it’s one of my faves. so naturally, we couldn’t wait to try sprout. sprout was featured on gilt city for a tasting menu, so naturally we jumped

brisket and pulled pork, chili, coleslaw, and mac & cheese from Smoque BBQ

Smoque BBQ

if you’re ever in the need for a pick-me-up kind of meal, you should definitely check out smoque up on pulaski. coming from a texan, you should definitely listen. you go up and order, bring your own beer, and food

brisket and pulled pork, chili, coleslaw, and mac & cheese from Smoque BBQ

Smoque BBQ

if you’re ever in the need for a pick-me-up kind of meal, you should definitely check out smoque up on pulaski. coming from a texan, you should definitely listen. you go up and order, bring your own beer, and food

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Isla Pilipina

Like Goosefoot, this restaurant is in unexplored territory for me. And apparently this street is a gem. We have “Foodie Dinners” monthly at my amazing place of work. This time, Isla was chosen and we were shown a great time

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Isla Pilipina

Like Goosefoot, this restaurant is in unexplored territory for me. And apparently this street is a gem. We have “Foodie Dinners” monthly at my amazing place of work. This time, Isla was chosen and we were shown a great time

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Goosefoot

After a few tries to get reservations and two months later, we finally dined at Goosefoot! Goosefoot’s reservations are through OpenTable and are fully booked two months out. Quite competitive, and I’m sure if you exercise some patience (and a

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Goosefoot

After a few tries to get reservations and two months later, we finally dined at Goosefoot! Goosefoot’s reservations are through OpenTable and are fully booked two months out. Quite competitive, and I’m sure if you exercise some patience (and a

beef osso buco

Ruxbin

this has been on my to do list about as long as i’ve lived in chicago. a cozy and intimate byob, great for celebrating an occasion or a date night. it was refreshing to go to a place that didn’t

beef osso buco

Ruxbin

this has been on my to do list about as long as i’ve lived in chicago. a cozy and intimate byob, great for celebrating an occasion or a date night. it was refreshing to go to a place that didn’t

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The Publican

note: this is only about brunch. it’s one of my favorite brunches. (it was my birthday brunch.) i have yet to make it there for dinner, but will update as soon as i do. and i’ve heard it’s just as

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The Publican

note: this is only about brunch. it’s one of my favorite brunches. (it was my birthday brunch.) i have yet to make it there for dinner, but will update as soon as i do. and i’ve heard it’s just as

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Two Brothers Tap House

we are beernuts, matthew & i. more him, but still. i’m in charge of food, he’s in charge of booze. so you’ll likely see a lot of craft, local beer on here. if you’re a big fan of beer, you

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Two Brothers Tap House

we are beernuts, matthew & i. more him, but still. i’m in charge of food, he’s in charge of booze. so you’ll likely see a lot of craft, local beer on here. if you’re a big fan of beer, you

greenbush anger, a black IPA

Hopleaf – Greenbush Dinner

for my birthday dinner, matthew surprised me with a greenbush and hopleaf collaboration dinner. these dinners are quite the trend lately, local breweries pairing up with restaurants to showcase their beer and pair with the local fare. it’s awesome and

greenbush anger, a black IPA

Hopleaf – Greenbush Dinner

for my birthday dinner, matthew surprised me with a greenbush and hopleaf collaboration dinner. these dinners are quite the trend lately, local breweries pairing up with restaurants to showcase their beer and pair with the local fare. it’s awesome and

confit goat belly, bourbon butter, lobster n' crab, fennel

Girl & the Goat

one of my favorites, and one of the best in chicago. the lowdown: ★★★★★ get your reservation now. $$ (~$15 a dish) – small plates casual good for groups reservations recommended great wines and cocktails neighborhood:  west loop – i love

confit goat belly, bourbon butter, lobster n' crab, fennel

Girl & the Goat

one of my favorites, and one of the best in chicago. the lowdown: ★★★★★ get your reservation now. $$ (~$15 a dish) – small plates casual good for groups reservations recommended great wines and cocktails neighborhood:  west loop – i love