Adventures of a girl on a budget
I lived in Chicago for three years and still feel like there’s so much I didn’t have a chance to explore. The city is huge, which can be overwhelming. For foodies it is heaven, with boutique brunch spots, authentic Mexican cuisine, and new places popping up all the time. Sometimes it seemed hard to keep up with the ever evolving restaurant scene. If you are wondering about things to do, check out my posts for various activities throughout the city. I also have included restaurant reviews and a few reviews for hotels (for when I needed a staycation). I hope they help you plan an exciting trip to the Windy City!
There’s nothing better than a good old fashioned wood-fired pizza. But what about a wood-fired bagel? Well luckily for me, there is a spot in Logan Square that is serving up delicious bagels for breakfast, and pizza for lunch and dinner that get made fresh daily and then fired up in an old wood-fired oven! […] Read more…
I have never visited Asia (though it is on my To-Do list) but I am a huge fan of the cuisine, so I am always on the prowl for deals on new places. I was intrigued when I found one for Four Belly, a restaurant focused solely on bringing asian street food to the people […] Read more…
In honor of March being National Reading Month, I wanted to highlight one of the gems in my neighborhood of Logan Square: City Lit Books. Opened in 2012, this local bookstore located just south of the square on Kedzie Ave, is everything you would want in a small bookstore and more. City Lit Books is […] Read more…
Brunch is that magical time of day that merges breakfast and lunch and is usually paired with an adult beverage meant to boost the spirits. Thankfully, there are loads of places in Chicago serving up excellent brunch food for those of us who can’t decide between these two meals. The Monarch, located on North Avenue […] Read more…
There are certain restaurants that I am always disappointed I didn’t discover earlier than I did. Tacos Tequilas is one of those restaurants. Located on Milwaukee in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, this little Mexican spot serves up some of the best tacos I have ever had! There are many places in Chicago that boast […] Read more…
On Saturday March 7, 2015 the Chicago Children’s Museum hosted their fifth annual Hide N Seek Gala. The event was held after hours in the museum with proceeds going directly to the museum to help with their innovative exhibits and educational training. One ticket included hors d’oeuvres, drinks for the entire four hours, live music […] Read more…