Chicago | Follow Me Foodie

$30-50, $50+, American, Chicago, Cocktails, desserts, Doughnuts/Donuts, Eclectic, Food 5.5, Fusion, International, Modern American, Tapas, Vegetarian, WineJuly 2, 2012

Chicago, Illinois – Longman & Eagle

By Mijune

The concept, execution and flavours of the food spoke higher than the prices and I was pleased that the quality of ingredients were not sacrificed. This casual 1 Michelin Star gastropub offers imaginative American cuisine with European techniques & local ingredients. A must try!

$10 or less, Chicago, desserts, Drinks, Drinks 6, Food 5, Hole in the Wall, Italian, VegetarianJune 30, 2012

Chicago, Illinois – Mario’s Italian Lemonade (Fresh Fruit Slurpees)

By Mijune

It had “perfect on a hot summer’s day” written all over it. The drink is called “Italian Lemonade” or “Italian Ice” and it’s a frozen dessert or drink made with fresh or artificial fruit juices and concentrates. Mario’s Italian Lemonade apparently sets a benchmark for fantastic Italian Ices.

$10 or less, authentic, Chicago, Food 6, Hole in the Wall, Mexican, TacosJune 28, 2012

Chicago, Illinois – Birrieria Zaragoza (Best Mexican Goat Tacos)

By Mijune

Birria is a spicy Mexican meat stew traditionally made from goat and Zaragoza is the last name of the family that brought the recipe to Chicago from Mexico. I was told Birrieria Zaragoza was a hole in the wall serving the most authentic and best goat tacos in the city. This is truly a FMF Must Try!

$30-50, $50+, American, Burgers/Hot Dogs, Cakes/Cupcakes, Chicago, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, Fine Dining, Food 3, Food 3.5, Fusion, International, Modern American, WineJune 27, 2012

Chicago, Illinois – Sepia

By Mijune

It’s a 1 Michelin Star restaurant and Chef Zimmerman is a 2012 James Beard Award Foundation finalist for Best Chef (Great Lakes). Michelle Obama once called it her favourite dining destination, so if it’s good enough for The First Lady then I wanted to try it for myself.

$20-30, $30-50, Chicago, Cocktails, desserts, Doughnuts/Donuts, Eclectic, Food 5, Fusion, Greek, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood, Spanish, Tapas, Vegetarian, WineJune 26, 2012

Chicago, Illinois – The Purple Pig

By Mijune

It’s opened by rock star chefs and I want to recommend everything! Chicago was off to a fantastic start and The Purple Pig hit a home run! The food was solid, the portions were more than fair and the prices were very reasonably for the ambiance, location and overall quality of food.

American, Best Foodie Moments, Burgers/Hot Dogs, Chicago, desserts, Eclectic, Fine Dining, Fusion, Hole in the Wall, International, Modern American, Pizza, Pub food, Seafood, Steakhouse, TapasJune 25, 2012

Follow Me Foodie to Chicago!

By Mijune

I was incredibly impressed by their impeccable food scene. No wonder Oprah chose it as her home! If you’re going to Chicago pack your appetite and your hairspray because the Windy City will literally blow your hair as much as your culinary mind. Welcome to Follow Me Foodie to Chicago!