Welcome to Chicago: Pump Room’s Ross Mendoza
Pump Room’s new executive chef, Ross Mendoza, comes to Chicago by way of New York, where he worked for seven years at Danny Meyer’s Indian restaurant, Tabla. From there, he helped open ABC Kitchen in 2010 with Jean-Georges followed by…
Bite of the Week: bellyQ Brunch
bellyQ has a new brunch menu and you should try it. From interesting cocktails to enormous delicious entrees, it is everything brunch should be – savory, filling, great for sharing and precipitating a food coma so there’s no need to go out for dinner…
Bite of the Week: La Sirena Clandestina Brunch
La Sirena Clandestina is one of my favorite restaurants in the West Loop, Chicago’s hottest dining neighborhood. It’s a laid-back alternative to some of the fancy pants spots across the road (The Aviary, Next, Moto). There aren’t many options for Brazilian…
15 Comfort Foods / Today’s Chicago Woman
As cold winter weather hit us in Chicago, I had a great time compiling this list of my favorite comfort foods. These are the foods I turn to when temperatures dip below freezing, whether it’s a cheesy pasta, hearty pork ribs or…
Tribal Flavors / Rhapsody
When I first dined at Kai in July, I knew the restaurant was truly something special. I’m so glad I had a chance to write about what they’re doing with Native American fine dining for Rhapsody‘s December 2014 issue.
Arizona Autumn / Mandarin Quarterly
Another travel piece for Mandarin Quarterly‘s fall issue.
Scenic Soaks / Rhapsody
My latest for Rhapsody‘s October issue. Unfortunately, I did not get to personally research all of these.
Destination Scotland / Today’s Chicago Woman
My first story for Today’s Chicago Woman chronicles my whirlwind trip to Scotland. It was far too short and I hope I get to return soon.
Ultimate Napa Valley Weekend / Private Air
One of my favorite stories to report so far….
