Sip & Learn: Wines from Burgundy – take one

I am exited about our annual wine plan with Perman Wine – each month we’ll get to pick few bottles from his stylish wine store in West Loop. Owner, Craig Perman has recently expanded his modest place and added handsome tasting room. Checkout his Calendar of Tastings – he tends to bring in the real [...]

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Best new restaurant in Toronto

Foodsy is taking a short leave of absence while tending my other loves; design and travel. Still, my taste buds are always on a hunt and were thrilled to find a nearly perfect culinary thrill in Toronto, CA.
The restaurant was suggested by our gracious hosts; Nick, Mark, and Colin of Kolody – a men [...]

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Late Night Feasting at Kan Zaman

Mediterranean food is very sensuous. Eating is a social, joyous, and it can last for hours.  It’s also very lively and interactive act- you are eating with your eyes (colors), nose (fragrant spices), and often hands (the sense of touch and texture). Often, dancing and music is involved. The only country that can celebrate food [...]

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Windy City Wine Fest

Foodsy reviews Windy City Wine Fest and three exceptional best value wines (for under $20 a bottle)!

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Pastoral – hidden gem in the Chicago loop.

Did I mention before that I consider myself a very lucky girl? Naturally, I work as hard and as long as many fellow creatives but than again-despite the occasional moans and groats – I love what I do, and who I get to work with, and where.
I work in a great location; Millenium Park is [...]

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Pops for Champagne- take 3

By now, I’ve dined at Pops for Champagne enough times to confirm that this place offers a consistently wonderful experience. In the meantime, I have cooked a few splendid dinners at home and dined around enough NOT to be blind-sided. AND here comes the verdict: Pops kicks ass (pardon my honesty) – but it really [...]

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Crisis Management (through food)

What
Tornado Watch
Who
Two scared locals (including myself) and two tough Floridians (who can dance to the rhythm of thunderstorms, apparently)
How
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup Shots with Goat Cheese and Drizzled Truffle Oil,
Indian Vegetable Curry Dip (thank you “Trader Joe’s”) with Toasted Caramelized Onion Bread,
Butter-Fried Pierogis with Sauerkraut and Wild Mushrooms, topped off with Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano,
One [...]

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Anthony Bourdaine – the other “naked” chef

This may sound un-lady like but this Sunday I’ve discovered that the road to my heart CAN lead through my stomach and the path to the stomach starts with my eyes. I’ve learned about the eyes/stomach/heart connection when I saw a replay of “No Reservations” (TLC), the episode in which Anthony Bourdaine visits Vietnam.

The only [...]

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My Birthday Dinner at Pops for Champagne

My birthday dinner at Pops for Champagne was an evening of delightful culinary surprises from Chef Andrew Brochu topped off by supple samples of champagnes introduced by Randy.

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Trotter’s To Go and Private Tasting Event @ Pops for Champagne

Hello world! This is a nearly a midnight post coming from a very exited birthday girl. OK – it’s not really my birthday just yet (the real date is June 26th) but there is no reason not to start celebrating early. I am a big believer in week-long birthday celebrations anyway! I for one started [...]

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