#Foodie Review: El Ideas (Chicago)
When you walk into the restaurant itself you will wonder how you could possibly have paid so much for a meal in what looks like an old workroom for a mobile phone company. However, from the first bite that you taste, the first song you hear, you feel at home, comfortable, well fed, and very much satisfied with your decision to dine at El ideas.
#Foodie Review: Grace (Chicago)
This is one of the restaurants I have wanted to visit since moving back to Chicago. Everyone has heard of Chef Duffy’s fascinating and tragic history and rise to where he is now. You kind of want this place to thrive. But, this is Chicago, so backstory or not, the food and service must be stellar. And I was impressed. The food was spectacular.
#Foodie Review: Sumi Robata (Chicago)
Not recommended.
#Foodie Review: TR Napa Valley (Chicago)
**Update – This place is now closed. As it should be. Summary: NOT Recommended / Needs overhaul or closure. This review makes me a bit sad. I really want this place to succeed because Chicago needs more wine and cheese spots. Having just moved back here from London, I was excited to see this spot […]
#Foodie Review: L’Anima (London)
Summary: Highly Recommended / Couples, Business, Special Occasions How on earth did I not know about this place until I was one week away from taking a (brief?) hiatus from London? I leave to head back to Chicago next month and thought I had tried enough Italian restaurants in London to conclude that Chicago had […]
#Foodie Review: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (London)
#Foodie Restaurant Review Summary: Highly Recommended / Special Occasion Because the food is exquisitely near perfect, decor is fabulous, and service is exceptional, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental for a special occasion. A bit pricey (£30 – £40 for a main; £15 – £20 for a starter) and thus […]
#Foodie Review: Avenue (London)
Avenue London Review Summary: Recommended Because the food is pretty good, decor is nice, service is really good, and most importantly because it is a darn good value where one meal here will not break the bank for most people, I RECOMMEND Avenue Restaurant and would be more than happy to go there again, with […]