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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Esquina Comun Review: Exclusive Rooftop Dining in Mexico City

Esquina Comun Review: Exclusive Rooftop Dining in Mexico City

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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

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

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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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The Best Dinner In Virgin Gorda: Why Coco Maya Is Worth The Hype

The Best Dinner In Virgin Gorda: Why Coco Maya Is Worth The Hype

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If you’re looking for the absolute best meal and dinner experience on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, look no further than Coco Maya. I had read some reviews, and folks at the resort recommended this place, but I typically have relatively low expectations for restaurants at the top of popular “best-of” lists. Coco Maya is a huge exception to this rule, and you should not hesitate to book dinner here. You do need reservations, so make sure you take care…

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A Different Kind of Fine Dining: The Loyalist, Chicago, Delivers Michelin Quality Without the Michelin Price Tag

A Different Kind of Fine Dining: The Loyalist, Chicago, Delivers Michelin Quality Without the Michelin Price Tag

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In between all of this luxury travel, I’ve been trying to save some money at home, and one of the best ways I’ve found to do that and STILL be able to enjoy Michelin-level extraordinary food, is check out the bars and companion restaurants to the real deal. This is a review of The Loyalist, which is three-star Michelin Smyth’s baby basement bar brother. Definitely click here for my ode to Smyth, which was easily one of the best meals…

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Restaurants At Rosewood Little Dix Bay – Ranked!

Restaurants At Rosewood Little Dix Bay – Ranked!

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Rosewood Little Dix Bay is an ultra-luxurious property on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. One of the best things about this resort is the wide range of food options available, as well as different themed dinner evenings taking place throughout the week. They even offer daily complimentary ice cream on the beach, and afternoon tea in the Pavilion. We had the opportunity to check out all three primary dining spots, as well as The Rum Room when we…

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Where To Eat On Virgin Gorda: Hog Heaven Serves Up The Best BBQ And Views

Where To Eat On Virgin Gorda: Hog Heaven Serves Up The Best BBQ And Views

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If you’re looking for some epic views, as well as epic BBQ on Virgin Gorda, BVI, look no further than Hog Heaven, right smack in the middle of the island, and close to the highest peak around. We enjoyed dinner here in early June, 2025 after hearing some rave reviews. Hog Heaven is an understated space that looks like a typical local restaurant from the side of the road. It’s a huge space though, with lots of outdoor seating, as…

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Behind The Doors Of EL Ideas: Chicago’s Secret Dining Gem For Inventive, Unforgettable Cuisine

Behind The Doors Of EL Ideas: Chicago’s Secret Dining Gem For Inventive, Unforgettable Cuisine

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EL Ideas is the kind of place that you dream about when you book a special, Michelin-starred dinner. It’s located in a hidden, one-way street in the middle of the Douglas Park neighborhood of Chicago, which is mainly industrial; there is only room to seat about 20 people; it’s BYOB, so you won’t be paying marked up prices for booze (and allows the chef to really focus on the food); Chef Foss is there every day, hosting his intimate dinner…

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