Dessert

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish…

May 18, 2012

I couldn’t resist the Dr. Seuss reference. It had been far too long since I had last seen Mara. November, in fact. We’ve tried numerous times to get together but somehow the 30 miles between us just kept getting in the way. Last night, we decided to change that by meeting halfway for dinner at [...]

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It Takes Two To Tango Sur

May 14, 2012

Pretty much anyone you ask who has been to Tango Sur raves about the food and laments over the long waits (“but it’s worth it!”). An Argentinian BYOB known throughout Chicago, people come from all over the city at all hours of the weekend to try their amazing dishes – and drink plenty of wine. [...]

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Early Birdies + Birthdays

May 6, 2012

What a whirlwind weekend it has been! Nonstop action, but all good things. It started with a birthday golf match! Technically I turn 25 on Wednesday, May 9, but Bobby treated me to an awesome early bird present with a tee time on the Chick Evans course Saturday afternoon. We even returned to the scene [...]

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Mountain Magic Mania

April 29, 2012

They knew what they were doing when they named it Mountain Magic. It was a golf tournament unlike any other! I had fond memories from last year, but being able to experience the fun, challenge and excitement all over again was a real treat. And it was extra special because this year…we came out of [...]

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Mountain Magic Reprise

April 25, 2012

Does this look like a pair ready to conquer a golf tournament? Not sure about that, but we’re definitely ready to conquer something. Oh, and I may not have been ready for the first photo. I was too excited about my Kanye West sunglasses. Tonight marked the kickoff event for this year’s Mountain Magic tournament! [...]

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Keep Calm And Eat A Cupcake

April 22, 2012

Sometimes in life, you just need to keep calm and eat a cupcake. A strawberry shortcake cupcake from Swirlz, to be exact. And while you’re at it, you may as well see what else they have to offer. Twixie is a good example. Chocolate cake, shortbread cookie, salted caramel buttercream and caramel drizzle. Check all [...]

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The Nieces Pieces: Egg-stravaganza

April 11, 2012

Thank you for showering my nieces with oohs and ahhs. Bobby and I completely agree with you! Our weekend in Kansas City was full of fun and adventure, but there were also two important events. Up first was my brother-in-law Jim’s 29th birthday, which technically is today (April 11). Happy birthday, Jim! Cara made him [...]

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Japonais

February 25, 2012

Thank you all for the input on my restaurant week post! Last night’s meal at Japonais was great. My friend Lauren was my dinner buddy for the evening. After checking out the poll for the appetizers, it looked as though the Crispy Shrimp & Salmon Maki or the Lobster Rolls (I’m looking at you, Erica!) [...]

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