Updated. Originally published on September 4, 2015. I learned to really appreciate New England’s fall foliage after I moved to Chicago. Now that summer is officially over, it’s time to accept that sooner or later, the leaves will fall and the breeze will be cooler. But don’t be too sad about it. Summer is not the…
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Chicago Brunch Crawl
Brunch has been one of life’s pleasures I enjoy as a city dweller, and Chicago has a lot to offer for tourists and locals alike. I must admit that almost every activity I did over the summer involved food and drinks. Sorry, not sorry.
Where Art Thou?
It seems like I’ve fallen through a wormhole. One day summer was just beginning. The next day, I was wearing a fall sweater. One day I was making grand summer plans. The next day, I’m checking out an exhibition. And this is why you don’t make plans nor make declarations of a hot girl summer….
Chicago Winter Food Crawl
Winter has been extra brutal in Chicago this year. January was mild but the last few weeks have been unforgiving. Just as indoor dining opened again, Chicagoans had no choice but to retreat back inside their homes. But in between snowstorms, my foodie friend Kelsey and I have managed to continue our monthly food crawls….
Christmas in the Capital
Updated. Originally published on December 14, 2015. While many tourists visit Washington, D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival during springtime, Christmas is also a great time to enjoy the U.S. capital. There are plenty of free Christmas activities to do and walking around the beautifully decorated city at this time of the year makes a good…
Chicago Local’s Brunch List: Take-out Version
Chicago offers some of the best brunch experiences, whether you’re a tourist or a local. Gone are the days when you don’t have to worry about going out, but here we are. With winter fast approaching, outdoor dining will not be an option in the coming months so we have to adjust. The restaurant industry…