The first time we went to Chicago for a Cellar Diminishment Party was in 2007. At that time we were going to a party hosted by some fellow wine geeks, in their home, and we had never met them in person. Now, we go to Chicago every other year for […]
Stephanie Goldberg-Glazer
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Solo American Bistro is the latest incarnation in a spot that has housed numerous other establishments over the years. We finally decided to give it a try at the suggestion of friends, and with the promise that September is 50% off for locals.
In the past week, I have had many requests for photos of the holiday food. How did it all turn out? See for yourself: I like my meals to start with an appetizer and a glass of wine, so we started with the always popular (and homemade) potato knishes, and […]
Wishing my Jewish readers, family and friends a happy, healthy and sweet new year. This year we welcome the new year with family, friends and my very first brisket. Indeed, this is the first year I will be making the festive holiday meals. Among the firsts: brisket (intimidating, but only […]
I will say, for the record, I was content just having some deep dish pizza for lunch and skipping over breakfast entirely. My new cousin-in-law, not so much. (“OK, so we are going for pizza in the afternoon, but what are we doing for breakfast?“) This was on the heels […]
As we awoke Friday morning, I asked FKGuy if we really had become the people that obviously overstay our welcome. He agreed that we had, but it wasn’t too big of a deal (fortunately we had gracious hosts). He also noted that due to the overstay we had not eaten […]
I’m sure there are people that go to Chicago to do things other than eat and drink, but I don’t happen to know any of them. When we booked our trip, I let my new-to-Chicago cousin know we were coming and she immediately went to work on our dining itinerary.
This weekend we are headed to Chicago, for the every-other-year Cellar Diminishment Party. As always, we are looking forward to seeing old friends, making new ones, and drinking some good wines. Naturally, the trip must include some Chicago deep dish pizza.
When our group of wine geek friends decided to get together for a dinner at Market 17, it was something I was looking forward to. The combination of farm-to-table concept, utilizing organic and pesticide-free ingredients, as well as the wine friendly atmosphere was intriguing.
I know what you are thinking – Christmas isn’t coming for months on end, and Thanksgiving is none too soon, either. Well, that is true, but the Jewish holidays, specifically Rosh Hashana starts in a mere two and a half weeks. Family is coming (lots of ’em) and while I […]