#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: 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: 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 […]

#Foodie Review: Bellaria Restaurant and Wine Bar (London)

Bellaria Restaurant and Wine Bar 71 Great Titchfield Street Fitzrovia London W1W 6RB Overall Verdict: Neutral – Not recommended, but I would not suggest you avoid it. DECOR: 3 From the other reviews, I surmised that the basement was nice and quaint. I guess that depends on what you prefer. I did not sit down […]

#Foodie Review: Topolobampo (Chicago)

Topolobampo does, in my opinion, deserve one Michelin star HOWEVER it does not merit a return visit by me. I would recommend it to tourists or acquaintances if they are fans of Latin American cuisine and want to say they went to a Rick Bayless restaurant. I would not recommend to friends, colleagues or clients.

#Foodie Review: Bishopsgate Kitchen (London)

Bishopsgate Kitchen Review   Summary: NOT Recommended / Abysmal Service with subpar food. Bishopsgate Kitchen 230 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QH SHORT VERSION:  I have reviewed DOZENS of restaurants and out of over a hundred reviews, I only have 5 places rated one star. I can only guess the reviewers of this place are either friends […]

#Foodie Review: Everest restaurant (Chicago)

Everest 440 S. LaSalle | Chicago, IL SHORT VERSION: Everest, while an absolutely fantastic experience I would recommend to friends, colleagues, and anyone who asks, was not good enough to win me over either Avenues at the Peninsula or Les Nomades. I do, however, think it had better food than Alinea, better service than L2O, […]