Adventures of a girl on a budget
When I saw a deal for a restaurant called mEAT, it didn’t take me long to figure out what they specialize in. What I didn’t know was they way they serve their delicious meats: on skewers. Not only does this new restaurant serve up gourmet skewers, but they also cook up some amazing appetizers, sides, and […] Read more…
As an adult, I have become very fond of wine. So much so that it is honestly my preferred adult beverage (after margaritas of course). When I saw a deal for a wine bar close to my house, I jumped at the chance to sip on exotic wines from all over the world. The Vibe Webster’s […] Read more…
I am a lover of anything wrapped in dough and baked until crispy. So naturally, I am a huge fan of empanadas, those little pockets of joy that are stuffed with meat or veggies and baked to golden perfection. In Wicker Park, 5411 Empanadas is churning out a variety of empanadas in all different shapes […] Read more…
I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who enjoys spending time at the airport. Between the early arrival times, security hassles, airline delays and annoying procedures, there isn’t really any reason to look forward to a trip to the airport (aside from the final destination, of course). In an effort to change this universal […] Read more…
In addition to May being my birthday month (yayy!), it also happens to be National Burger Month! There is nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy burger with all the fixin’s, right? In fact, one of the best descriptions I have heard of how amazing a good burger can truly be, is from Marshall, […] Read more…
When you are walking down Green Street in the West Loop neighborhood in Chicago, you might not notice Green Street Smoked Meats at first. The entrance is located across from The Allis in the same alley with the entrance to High Five Ramen. If you walk down to the far end of the alley, a […] Read more…