Cherry and Lemon Icyfruit // Soupbox, Chicago IL

Tangy whole cherries suspended in sweet cherry ice share a cup with sweet tart lemon ice. As the name implies, Continue reading →

Texas Burger with Elote // Lucky Platter, Evanston IL

A seasoned all-beef patty topped with sweet glazed bacon, melted cheddar, lettuce, cucumber, barbecue sauce and thin-sliced onion rings on Continue reading →

S’more Tart // Alliance Bakery, Chicago IL

Insanely smooth chocolate mousse topped with soft toasted meringue and deep chocolate shavings in a graham cracker crust. I love Continue reading →

Corn Off The Cobb Salad // Antique Taco, Chicago IL

Fresh corn, black beans, red peppers, avocado, red onion, tortilla strips, chopped romaine, lime, cilantro, garlic mayo, and parmesan cheese. Continue reading →

Duck Leg Dum // Marigold, Chicago IL

The Duck Leg Dum at Marigold is my favourite duck preparation ever: tender, fall-off-the-bone duck meat with plum tomato chutney Continue reading →

The Ron Bennington // Molly’s Cupcakes, Chicago IL

Moist chocolate cake filled with soft sweet peanut butter, topped with a rich dark chocolate ganache, and sprinkled with crunchy Continue reading →

Malbec Beef Empanada // 5411 Empanadas, Chicago IL

Slow-braised beef with sauteed carrots and onions in a malbec wine reduction wrapped in a savoury glazed pastry shell. Biting Continue reading →

Hidden Valley Ranch-Charred Broccoli-Carrot // iNG, Chicago IL

Charred broccoli, carrot slivers, and cauliflower florets topped with pea shoots and flower petals and served on a bed of Continue reading →