#137 – 2 Sparrows. Shrimp ‘n’ Grits amongst the city’s Top 50 Foods.

No need to trek to the South to find a rich, creamy, perfectly cooked plate of shrimp ‘n’ grits.  Now Continue reading →

#136 – Mott St. Got crab brain on the brain.

Mott Steet – named after the main street in New York’s Chinatown, (1401 N. Ashland Ave.) has an address on Continue reading →

#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 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 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, 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 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 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 Continue reading →