Last minute, but better late then never…Chicago Restaurant Week is wrapping up this week (February 20-27, 2009), so if you’re in the area, hit up one of the hot spots (Dine, one sixtyblue, carnivale, etc…) Picture source: http://chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g35805-Chicago_Illinois.html Read More…
Blueberry Waffles1 cup all purpose flour1 tbsp. baking powder2 tbsp. sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract2 large eggs1/2 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup peanut oil2/3 cup small blueberriesPreheat waffle iron according to manufacturers instructions. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and sugar and mix well. Add in the vanilla, eggs, milk and oil and mix well. Add [...]
Fuzzy Navel2 oz. peach schnappsOrange juiceSplash of LemonadeIceIn a glass, fill with peach schnapps and top with orange juice and splash of lemonade; stir well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: If you’re feeling the need for more of a buzz, add in 1 oz. vodka…Enjoy! Picture source: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10253 Read More…
Pizza in a cone…hmm, we have to think about this one…What will they think of next?? Actually we want to know your thoughts on this one…would you try the pizza in a cone?? Picture source: http://blogofhilarity.com/wp-content/uploads/image2.php?image=pizza_cone.jpg Read More…
Roasted Beets1 bunch of beets2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil3 tbsp. garlicSalt (to taste)1/4 tsp. pepper1 tbsp. vinegar (*Suggested: White vinegar or Balsamic vinegar)Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and dry beets; leave skin on. Remove the green on the beets and put to the side for later. In a baking dish, combine the beets, olive [...]
What do I love more than good food? New good food. For this reason a call from Capital Cooking to join her for dinner at Piola did take much convincing where the restaurant just opened its doors on the 14th street corridor. Excited, I almost skipped to 14th street for much needed pizza and pasta [...]
Etiquette Tuesday: Lessons at Elisir
There are some restaurants in the District that I feel “meh” about visiting and then there are others that I feel excitement weeks in advance about visiting. This weeks Etiquette Tuesday focuses on my visit to Elisir, a Downtown Italian restaurant where I was especially anxious to visit this winter. Elisir is the restaurant you [...]
Art & Soul’s Artisanal Reopening Fair
After this year’s inauguration, Chef/Owner Art Smith opted to close down the restaurant for a month-long renovation. This past March, Art & Soul on Capital Hill threw a wonderful fair of a shindig to show off all of their recent changes for the menu and the restaurant’s aesthetic features. Among the new ambiance/decor and the tasty [...]
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