My Journey. Narrated in the Language of Food.
If there’s one thing I’m loving about Chicago, it’s the great variety of hole-in-the walls, featuring different cuisines from all around the world. After all, wherever you go, you will always, always see a Chinese restaurant, a French café or Continue reading Argo, the Georgian Bakery
CHICAGO (Yep, I’m still here) — I think I have a mental list of people I wish I’d bump into when I am here in the States. And while I am Chicago, of course, I would want to meet one Continue reading Oprah's Favorite Popcorn
CHICAGO – There are two ultiate dishes that are must-eats for anyone who visits this windy city. One is Chicago’s Deep Dish Pizza (which I will write about very soon). The other is the Chicago Dog. I got to try Continue reading Portillo's Chicago Dog: A Must-Eat!
CHICAGO — In business school — or by reading their biographical book — we discovered the truth about Starbucks. Nope, they are not in the business of selling coffee. The claim we have heard over and over again: they are Continue reading Julius Meinl: Austrian Coffee and More!
CHICAGO — Yipee! My Tito Joy (Uncle Joy) has driven all the way from Minnesota to see me here. Tito Joy is my mom’s brother, and has taught me a tremendous lot about the joy of cooking– and dining. He Continue reading Shokran: A Taste of Morocco in Chicago
CHICAGO — My sister, Gianina, gave me two choices. The first: she brought me a burger place with the usual menu. It was empty, but according to her, the restaurant had proclaimed itself as having a strong cult following. The Continue reading Ra Sushi Bar: Japanese Fusion at the Suburbs