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Daisies Chicago Review: The Italian-Inspired Hotspot that Actually Lives Up to the Hype

November 12, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

Daisies restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood has been nabbing all sorts of accolades lately, and I was excited to check it out with my two cousins on a recent outing in October, 2025. I’ve been pretty disappointed with a lot of the more recent, Italian-inspired restaurant openings in Chicago, such as the over-hyped Il Carciofo, and I was really hoping for something special that I could recommend to my lovely readers. Luckily, Daisies totally delivered, and we were all…

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Four Seasons Mexico City Review: A Luxe Urban Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

November 5, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

We stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City for a four-night, long weekend getaway for my birthday this past August. This hotel is nothing short of spectacular, although I feel as though we are always landing a stay at a place that is either undergoing renovations or about to. As such, the photos of the room may not reflect what it looks like now, or a few months from now, as the rooms were undergoing major renovations while…

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Mexico City’s Iconic Anthropology Museum

October 29, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

The Anthropology Museum in Mexico City is an absolute icon for presenting Mexico’s prehistoric and ancient history. This place is massive, and you must visit when you are traveling in Mexico City. It’s easily one of the most comprehensive museums of human history of the area I have ever been to, and following are my tips for enjoying it. First, this place is huge. There are two floors of exhibits in an absolutely massive building on the northern side of…

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Eleven Madison Park Vegan Tasting Review: Inside NYC’s Three-Star Michelin Icon

October 22, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

On a recent trip to New York, and after our impeccable mostly vegetarian meal at Arpege in Paris last year (Arpege has since gone full vegan), I knew I had to try three-starred Michelin Eleven Madison Park’s vegan tasting menu. They have since added meat back into their menu, but vegan cooking is something that I would rarely attempt, and so it’s always extra special for me to go out to a place that is doing things that I could…

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Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Las Vegas: Is This Pricey Experience Worth the Splurge?

October 15, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

We recently were in Las Vegas at the beginning of September, 2025, with our two oldest who had both turned 21 in the last few years for their big birthday trip. They both really wanted to check out The Sphere, and the reimagined Wizard of Oz had just opened about a week prior to our visit with mainly good reviews. I purchased tickets about a month in advance, and they were not cheap. For the 200 level, just off to…

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Guide to Visiting Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City: Tickets, History, and Views

October 8, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

There are about a thousand museums in Mexico City to visit, and it’s really tough to narrow down where to go, especially if your time is limited. Typically, I would recommend focusing on places near where you’re staying. The first time we came to this incredible city, we stayed in the historic center, so we walked around the Zocalo, the Cathedral, and other landmarks within this area. We loved our tour through WithLocals, and I would highly recommend it! This…

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Why Netflix’s Masala y Maiz in Mexico City Fails Spectacularly as a Fine Dining Experience

October 1, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

I was so excited to try Masala Y Maiz for my birthday dinner in Mexico City this August. The chefs were featured in Netflix’s documentary series Chef’s Table, and I was excited to try their fusion food. The story of overcoming corruption and graft in CDMX was inspiring, and I was feeling good about supporting their business. Unfortunately, our experience here was extraordinarily disappointing. While it is clear that the chef-owners of MyM care deeply about the wellbeing of their…

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Visiting Casa Azul: The Frida Kahlo Museum Every Art Lover Must See in Mexico City

September 24, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

The Frida Kahlo Museum, or Casa Azul, is a must-visit stop for any art lover in Mexico City. It’s a bit out of the way in the Coyoacan neighborhood, but the excursion is worth the effort, especially if you come here on a Saturday when the Artist Bazaar is going on in San Angel. Tickets to the Museum are sold in advance, and they do sell out, so I highly recommend purchasing well before your trip. If you are going…

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Esquina Comun Review: Exclusive Rooftop Dining in Mexico City

September 17, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

When I think about our dinner at Esquina Comun in Mexico City this past August, 2025, a smile always comes to my face. This was easily the best meal we had on our second visit to Mexico City, and I would not hesitate to recommend booking here. First, Esquina Comun has a very exclusive, secret vibe. There is no sign on the door, and you enter through what looks like an abandoned cafeteria. In the back, there is a spiral…

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Asador Bastian’s Bar: Chicago’s Best Kept Secret

September 10, 2025 Aukse Comments 0 Comment

There have been about a thousand articles about Chicago’s most unique steakhouse, Asador Bastian, a steakhouse that has even made it’s way onto the World’s 101 best steak restaurant list (currently the highest rated steak restaurant in Chicago at number 13). Even I published my glowing review of our incredible dinner there just last year. What people don’t know, however, is that you can come here, even without a reservation, on most nights. Because of its popularity, Asador Bastian’s dining…

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