Chicago Food Girl

Top Chef alum Chef Fabio Viviani has done it again. He’s brought another great food spot to downtown Chicago called Rustle + Roux. This time, Chef Viviani has staked ground on the west side of the Loop, offering fast and affordable food but never jeopardizing the quality of taste. Guest blogger, Renessa with Top Chef alum, Fabio Viviani   Located on the second floor of the Franklin Center, Rustle + Roux has multiple stations to satisfy any food craving. They open for breakfast at

I’ve only been writing for a few months, but already know why I love it so much – the creative outlet and flexible hours are fantastic – but the best perk is being invited to unique events like the Driven to Dine event at Acadia. Lincoln Motor Company treated me and six girlfriends to a lovely evening of wine, dining and driving – not in that particular of course – afterall, we are responsible ladies! The night started with a personal tour of their new SUVs. I was impressed by all of the new gadgets and especially the new... Share this: Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

I recently had one of my best dining experiences at L2O (an acronym for Lake 2 Ocean), when I was invited to attend a wine pairing dinner a couple weeks ago.  This seafood restaurant by former Chef Laurent Gras has received multiple accolades, including a recent nomination for the James Beard Award and a 2 star rating from the Michelin Guide in 2012 and a 3 star rating in 2010. I’ve always enjoyed wine pairing dinners, but L2O took the experience to a whole new level! The evening started with the leading white wine of Spain, Martin Codax Albarino... Share this: Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr

Chef Edward Kim, Jenny Kim, and Vicki Kim of Ruxbin Restaurant have done it again. Their latest creation, Mott Street, along with Nate Chung, delivers with remarkable food, and an unparalleled customer service experience. While Ruxbin primarily focuses on French and American dishes with bits and pieces of Asian ingredients; this hip new eatery serves-up Asian street cuisine on casual small plates for the Western palate. On Saturday, my friend and I started with the shrimp and kohlrabi salad. The shrimp was deep fried; while the kohlrabi was julienned, giving it... Share this: Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr