NATIVE FOODS
I am no vegan. I’m not even vegetarian. But while downtown last weekend with a vegan friend, I had the pleasure of dining at Native Foods, an entirely plant-based restaurant – and let me just say, any stereotypes I had about this culinary genre were blown out of the water. Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburgers. Classic...
ZAGAT RATED: FROM SUNDA TO JOY YEE’S
Many of us don’t get the chance to go down to Chicago for a nice meal, but I highly recommend taking a special night off from dining hall food and Grubhub and checking out the trendy Asian restaurant Sunda. In January, Zagat rated Sunda as one of the “Best Chicago Asian Restaurants.” Having recently visited...
I DREAM OF SWEETS – YOUR NEXT SUGAR FIX
It’s the usual situation – as midterms start to creep up (it’s been four weeks already!?), that lecture you thought would require nearly zero attendance and even less work turns out to have a mandatory 8 a.m. Friday discussion section, the weather continues to hover in a weird post-global warming limbo that you really shouldn’t...
SWEET TREATS IN EVANSTON
Following Tiny Dog Cupcake’s recent closure, I can imagine I was not the only Northwestern student left wondering where to get a delicious dessert on the cheap in Evanston. So, struck with saccharine cravings (and for the sake of journalism of course), I spent my weekend wandering the city and indulging in far too many...
SHOTS OF CHICAGO: DOSE MARKET
Dose is a curated monthly market featuring an eclectic mix of designers, artists and chefs. Located at the River East Art Center, Dose truly is a mix of the best and most unique in their fields, whether they create gourmet marshmallows or structural, constructed clothing. Make sure to check out the next Dose on November...
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR PUMPKIN SPICE
If you have yet to experience the warm, brewed, and even frozen joy (i.e. Pumpkin Spice) that fall brings each year here are 5 recommended flavors worth savoring before the season ends. Enjoy! 1. Pumpkin Spice at Red Mango My personal favorite. Like a creamy, healthier pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust lining the...
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