Posted on March 21, 2008 by wwenhuang
With the weather warming up in Chicago and many things to celebrate, Peter and I decided to mosey on over to Spring. Claimed by many to be one of the best restaurants in the city. I can understand why. The service was impeccable, the seafood fluffy, moist, and tender with subtle flavors that [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2008 by wwenhuang
Mark Bittman, I like your style. When I read this recipe initially I had to admit it seemed a little too much of the savory side to be called a cookie. The ingredients could easily serve as a base for a fantastic italian meal, which is what makes these cookies so special. I was [...]
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Posted on March 11, 2008 by wwenhuang
When the weather drops below 0 F in Chicago I get the craving for warm gooey comfort food. I have been dreaming about mac n’ cheese, warm bread pudding, cinnamon rolls, custardy rice pudding, warm lattes, and muffins. I figured of the aforementioned items, it would be easiest to make mac n’ cheese. I [...]
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Posted on March 2, 2008 by wwenhuang
This picture hardly does the charm of Tutto Italiano’s boxcar seating justice. This was my chosen destination for Valentine’s day this year. The restaurant was quiet and to be frank a little dead. Being in the heart of the financial district, I suspect most of its costumers consist of business lunch goers. Despite [...]
Filed under: Chardonnay, Gluttony, Italian, chicago, white wine | Tagged: Chardonnay, chicago, food, Italian, restaurant, white wine, wine | Leave a Comment »