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Month: February 2026

Hawksmoor Chicago Review: A Steakhouse Struggling to Stand Out, Despite Its London Pedigree

Hawksmoor Chicago Review: A Steakhouse Struggling to Stand Out, Despite Its London Pedigree

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I swore off going out for dinner on New Year’s Eve years ago. It’s a total mess, and even the best restaurants end up disappointing me in some way. Nevertheless, I continue to go to a new place every single year, hoping that the next place will prove me wrong. We ate at Hawksmoor, Chicago on New Year’s Eve, 2025, and while the experience was not bad overall, it still managed to disappoint. Hawksmoor is one of the newest steak…

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The Lambs Club Review: Old School Charm and Refined Pre-Theater Dining in Midtown, NYC

The Lambs Club Review: Old School Charm and Refined Pre-Theater Dining in Midtown, NYC

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We enjoyed a pre-theater dinner at The Lambs Club in New York City on a recent trip in October, 2025. Being in Midtown, and directly across the street from the Hudson Theater where we were seeing a show that evening, I had relatively low expectations. Located in the Chatwal Hotel, we were pleasantly surprised by the attentive service, old-school atmosphere, and absolutely delicious food. The Lambs Club gives you all of the old-school steakhouse vibes. When we were seated in…

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How to Visit The Met: Essential Tips for Navigating New York’s Iconic Art Museum

How to Visit The Met: Essential Tips for Navigating New York’s Iconic Art Museum

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Gosh, where do you even begin when you’re trying to write an article about tips for visiting the largest collection of art in the United States? The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is synonymous with grandeur, hosting one of the most fashionable charity galas every year, and is easily the most impressive building on the upper east side of New York. Can you digest this place all at once? Absolutely not. While it’s not quite as big…

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After Chicago Delivers Luxe Bar Dining and Some of the City’s Best Cocktails

After Chicago Delivers Luxe Bar Dining and Some of the City’s Best Cocktails

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Following last year’s somewhat disappointing foray into Chicago’s annual Restaurant Week, I was ready to eschew Restaurant Week forever. That sentiment was only strengthened after viewing the offerings for 2026, from over FIVE HUNDRED participating restaurants. Honestly, I’m not sure how pizza places have gotten in on this multi-course prix fixe deal, but I was overwhelmed and ready to just say, “not this year.” However, After really caught my eye – mainly because I have been absolutely loving eating at…

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