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August 25, 2010

Bodhi Thai Restaurant Review

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Recently, my parents invited me out to dinner to get some Thai food.  They suggested we go to Bodhi Thai, which was in a most unlikely location: Berwyn, IL.  Berwyn is an up-and-coming area, but it is definitely not known for its high-quality dining.  I was a bit nervous, to say the least.  When I got there, I knew I was wrong.   Read the rest of this entry »

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August 19, 2010

Five Guys=The Best Burger in America?

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According to Zagat’s recent fast food survey, America has a clear winner when it comes to their favorite burger.  That winner is Five Guys Burgers and Fries.  Although Five Guys didn’t even make it into last year’s top 5 list, this year it overtook many popular chains to become the “best burger in America.”

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August 4, 2010

My Favorite Gelato Joint

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I’m not a huge ice cream person.  I’m not one of those who always has a cone in their hand on a hot summer day.  Gelato, on the other hand, I can’t get enough of!  A couple of summers ago, a new gelato place opened up by my house and once I tried it, I knew I was hooked.  It was called Paciugo. Read the rest of this entry »

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July 6, 2010

Eating My Way Through the Taste of Chicago: Part 1

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This weekend, I visited the Taste of Chicago with a couple of friends.  My goal was to try out as many strange and exotic foods as possible, and I think I was pretty successful!  Read more to check out the bizarre and delicious foods I ate! Read the rest of this entry »

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October 22, 2008

On Zingerman’s Deli, Ann Arbor, Michigan

It all started on the granite countertop in my oldest friend’s kitchen. I was calmly sipping on a latte when I eyed the stack of catalogs idly waiting to be sorted along with the mail. Sitting innocently at the top of the stack was the Zingerman’s food catalog, a charming character, unassuming and shy about the treasures that lay inside. I picked it up. “Have you heard of Zingermans?!” yelped my friend sitting next to me. I shook my head, only to ignite a sea of praise about the jams, cheeses, breads, meats, baked goods (the list goes on) that hail from Zingerman’s.

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July 29, 2008

On Francesca’s Intimo

Today I’m going to review a little restaurant called Francesca’s Intimo that I’ve come to adore in the last few months. I’ve actually only been there twice but it’s become a fast favorite and the easy choice for a nice dinner, or say, a date. It’s actually part of a long line of Francesca Restaurants all located in Chicago but so far, Intimo (located in Lake Forest) is the only one in my repertoire (it’s hard to believe I haven’t yet been to the one in Northbrook).

I think you probably figured out by now that I think the food is outstanding, or else I wouldn’t be writing about it. It’s authentic, really fresh, and overall delicious. They change their menu every week, incorporating homemade pasta, fresh Italian cheese, and sauces that are to die for. I never realized how much I liked real Italian food until I came here. I think that says a lot.

See a rundown of my most recent meal and all the delicious food photos after the jump!

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