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New on the Blog: I’m sharing how easy it is to spend a day at Cranes U-Pick Orchard, Restaurant, and Winery in Fennville, MI. It’s worth the 2 hour drive from Chicago! Link in Bio. Where do you like to go for apple picking? PS-I’m so proud that I followed through and made apple pie. My husband had one piece and my son had 1 piece....wonder who ate the rest!?! 😳😩
New Kids on the Guac @dostoros hosted @chicagogrammers at their recently opened, first Chicago location where we learned what separates them from the others. Their burrito 🌯 is ranked one of the top 10 in America! That’s reason enough to get in there! I will be giving away two of these big burritos in the near future so stay tuned! Check my Insta Story to see how I became a master burrito maker (not) I tried though, lol Thanks for hosting us @dostoros 📍The Loop (1 N. Deerborn)
No Caption Needed! Happy Monday! #wordstoremember #wordtothewise #mondaymotivation #Positiveattitude #positiveenergy #flosfavorites
I had the pleasure of enjoying an evening of 13 wine tastings along with delicious food pairings courtesy of @dablonvineyards. I loved learning the facts and history of this 75 acre vineyard located in the heart of Southwest Michigan’s Wine Country (only an hour and a half from Chicago) The event was held at the iconic @musicboxchicago in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The theatre is rich with history and I thoroughly appreciated the tour. Thank you @dablonvineyards @thechicagogoodlife and @chicagogrammers for a wonderful evening! More to come on @dablonvineyards on the blog. Check my Insta Story for a few highlights! #dablonwine
@yelpchicago’s Cocktail of Chicago Competition held at @chicagosymphony was a hit! 14 Bars put their best creations forward...’Throwing Shade’ (pictures) created by Freddie from @brandosspeakeasy got my taste buds dancing 💃🏾....made with Absolut Elyx Vodka, Hpnotiq, Coco Looez, and Lime Juice it was my vote for the cocktail of the night (Scroll to see the pineapple it’s usually served in) It came in second. My second choice actually won the night. Check my Insta story to see which cocktail came out on top and will be featured at all of the participating restaurants for the next year. Full summary coming soon to the blog! #flosfavorites #bossgirlbloggers
Having some serious #tuesdaytreat cravings for a Bomboloni from @bombobar! Since I’m behaving today food wise I can only reminisce 😩on this Nutella cream infused delightful treat. They’re always from scratch and fresh! 😋 *sigh* At least tell me what you’re treating yourself to today? 📍West Loop #fabfoodchicago #foodbloggers #bombobar #cgrecommended
Whenever you’re in downtown Hammond @stellav.iecafe is the place to eat! Chef Virgie is serving up from scratch soups, pastries, and sandwiches with a touch of Kentucky Pizzazz! Pictured here is the Amer-Itali-can: Ham, turkey, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, herbed vinegar, and giardiniera spread. It’s my favorite, although The Asian Pig is a close contender...make sure to check this place out! 📍Hammond, IN #nwi #alongthesouthshore
Word on the street is gelato has less fat than American style ice cream, so I’ve made a wise choice in this goat cheese, cashew, caramel gelato from @blackdoggelato It’s so amazing I can’t bring myself to try any other flavor! Where do you go for delicious gelato? 📍The Loop
These flowers 💐 on @joydistrictchi’s amazing rooftop always bring a smile to my face and I hope they bring one to yours too. They’re a reminder to appreciate the small things and spread the love. Thanks @joydistrictchi for providing delicious bites like yummy crab cakes and fried Brie (oh my!) as well as an awesome space for the @chicagogrammers community to enjoy. Be sure to make a date with @joydistrictchi....their rooftop was named as one of the hottest in the city by several media outlets! #joydistrictandcg #JoyDistrictEvents #joydistrictchi 📍River North
Did you know that Chicago was named Restaurant City of the Year by @bonappetitmag? Not surprising! With so many delicious dining choices in the city it can be a challenge to decide where to go. Why not let the Clueless App help you decide? This restaurant matchmaker will recommended new restaurants for you to try according to your tastes. Roll the dice 🎲 and let the App tell you where to try next! Check out all the details on Clueless on the blog. Link in Bio👆🏾
Yesterday my friend Robea and I did a tour of the city’s neighborhoods on @divvybikes in search of murals, street art, and tacos 🌮! One of my favorites of the day was this mural depicting artist @jeffzimmermann’s hand! This is part of a 165-foot-tall mural named “Beacon”, a piece with a knot at the top that ties together themes of diversity and the city’s rebirth post fire. The ground floors of the mural show jagged shards of color reminiscent of flames 🔥 paying homage to the Great Chicago Fire. The hand can pull you up from the flames. At the top of the mural lies a multi-colored knot representing Chicago’s diverse population and signifying that when bound together and working as a whole people are a much stronger force. I will be sharing all of the murals from the day on the Blog so stay tuned! 📍Balbo/Wabash #enjoyillinois #visitchicago #artofchi #chicagobucketlist #justgoshoot #chicagoIG #Ilovechi
After A LOT of tagging, I finally won my first Instagram Giveaway! I couldn’t have been more pleased with my prize! A tasting of 6 Colectivo coffees at @caffearrivadolce and a pound of @colectivocoffee! This was such a fun, educational experience! I learned so much, including how to correctly do a pour over and now I really want to brew my coffee ☕️ this way at home. I surprised myself by drinking all of the coffee black and enjoying it 😳 usually I MUST have a bit of cream along with a hint of sweetness! In addition the customer service from Jill and Megan was exceptional! They were genuinely happy to see me and enthusiastically answered all of my questions! I chose a medium roast, heavy bodied coffee from Honduras to take home. Much appreciated @caffearrivadolce, I will definitely be returning!!! What type of coffee roast do you prefer? 📸@minusoneofficial 📍Rogers Park