Tickets to "Metropolis" and "Natural Selection" ($24).
4.26.2011
4.23.2011
4.21.2011
Three years later.
Finally, we have a fan in our room! And we even have a remote control to turn it on and off. Fancy stuff. Minka Aire Concept II, $200 on Ebay.
4.20.2011
4.17.2011
Foreign feeling.
Haven't skated in fifteen years... This should be interesting! Skates and admission, $10.50
Oh wow, @LulaCafe. Damn good (w. photos).
For my birthday, we trekked over to Logan Square to dine on some of the most flavorful plates in the city. Thanks to Jorge, our waiter, and Chef (and cousin!) Hunter for the extra special night. Everything was bangin'!
Starters: crispy suckling pig w/ smoked eel, sea beans, cherry mostarda + mondadori balsamico ($16), gulf prawns w/ house cured lonzino, ramp kimchi + white corn fritters ($12), rosehip and hibiscus soda, with an order of over wintered carrot soup w/ basil, espelette, hominy + goat butter biscuit ($9).
Our meals: spring goat crepinette w/ fava beans, semolina gnocchi, cilantro + stinging nettle pesto ($26), chickpea + sweet potato tagine w/ arugula, cinnamon, harissa + cous cous ($9), pan roasted duck breast + garlic sausage w/ artichokes, pearl onions, carrots, borage + green garlic ($22).
Finished with the oh so delectable goat milk panna cotta w/ blood orange caramel, lime, almond + dates ($9).
Oh wow, @LulaCafe. Damn good (w. photos).
For my birthday, we trekked over to Logan Square to dine on some of the most flavorful plates in the city. Thanks to Jorge, our waiter, and Chef (and cousin!) Hunter for the extra special night. Everything was bangin'!
Starters: crispy suckling pig w/ smoked eel, sea beans, cherry mostarda + mondadori balsamico ($16), gulf prawns w/ house cured lonzino, ramp kimchi + white corn fritters ($12), rosehip and hibiscus soda, with an order of over wintered carrot soup w/ basil, espelette, hominy + goat butter biscuit ($9).
Our meals: spring goat crepinette w/ fava beans, semolina gnocchi, cilantro + stinging nettle pesto ($26), chickpea + sweet potato tagine w/ arugula, cinnamon, harissa + cous cous ($9), pan roasted duck breast + garlic sausage w/ artichokes, pearl onions, carrots, borage + green garlic ($22).
Finished with the oh so delectable goat milk panna cotta w/ blood orange caramel, lime, almond + dates ($9).
4.16.2011
Winner, @BlackDogUrbana!
Chicago's Smoque vs Urbana's Black Dog: I am glad to say that Black Dog is a decisive winner when it comes to ribs (more affordable, more meat + better rub), beans (more smokey flavor + thicker), sauce (a wider selection and a deeper flavor) and mac 'n cheese (creamier + crispier crumbs on top).
The motif of restaurants were identical! Right down to the tin serving trays, the aluminum ramekins for the mac 'n cheese, and the Styrofoam bowls for the sides.
Smoque is really good, though, and I think that is indicative of just how good Black Dog really is.
4.14.2011
Minis + knights.
Two of the greatest exhibits at The Art Institute (student admission $12): Mrs. James Thorne's miniature rooms and the knights in shining armor.
Minis + knights.
Two of the greatest exhibits at The Art Institute (student admission $12): Mrs. James Thorne's miniature rooms and the knights in shining armor.
4.13.2011
Better than free bread!
Along with Holy Land's sampler platter with hummus, taboule, dolmades, falafel, and baba ghannouj ($8).
4.11.2011
You appreciate things...
...much more when you make them yourself. Everyone should be forced to make one article of clothing to respect the amount of labor it takes to create. It took three weeks to finish this handmade pink skirt ($15 for materials + $10 for pattern) ...but I love it to pieces!
4.09.2011
Roquefort.
Wedge salad ($3) with Roquefort cheese ($29 per lb from France) and crushed walnuts ($2.50).
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