#114 – Wasabi Revisit: Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen

Wasabi (2539 N. Milwaukee Ave.) is still the reigning champ in both mine and Jill’s books when it comes to Ramen – absolutely no question.  Their Tonkotsu Ramen is what Continue reading →

#109 – Ai vs. Union. One night, two ramen.

On the same day, TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE told me I had to try ramen at their respective favorite spots in the city for noodles.  After listening intently to both of Continue reading →

#104 – Mitsuwa Market Revisit. One word…Okonomiyaki.

Okay class, who remembers what Okonomiyaki is?…anyone?  We crossed paths with the dish at (now unfortunately closed) Chizikaya.  That’s right, it’s that super savory and yummy Japanese pancake.  Our day Continue reading →

Moderno (a second visit) for a “sack” lunch

Moderno (1850 Second St., Highland Park) is a unique restaurant to find in the suburbs.  I’ve dined there before and I was impressed with the quality of product and technique Continue reading →

Wasabi. Life-changing Ramen.

This is it.  Wasabi (2539 N. Milwaukee Ave.) in Logan Square definitively has the best Ramen Jill or I have ever tasted.  As many of you know, Jill used to Continue reading →

Wine Country Day 7 – The Final Day. Why not stomp some grapes and get our Japanese on?!

What better way to spend a final day in wine country than to go to do something fun and unique as well as taste some more great wine!  As a Continue reading →

Mitsuwa Market. One of the most incredible and unique grocery stores in Chicago.

To be blunt, there is absolutely nowhere I have been to that transports you to another country, another culture, really another world all together, better than Mitsuwa Market (100 E. Algonquin Rd., Continue reading →