City Spritz

Costera Cocina Tulum in Fulton Market, Chicago, is a must-visit for fans of fresh Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails. After passing by many times, I finally got to try their highly rated drinks and menu items on a recent night out to dinner. I started with the Playa De Piña, featuring mezcal, papaya, pineapple, and lime. While it was slightly sweet for my taste, the mezcal flavor really stood out. For starters, I had my favorite dish of the night, the Tuna Tartare with avoca

Noble Fat recently opened a Lincoln Park location following its popular run at Green City Market, and I stopped by to try some of its notable matcha drinks on a Saturday morning. I decided to try the Ube Matcha Latte, a unique twist on traditional matcha with subtle ube flavor. While I usually prefer sweeter matcha drinks, this one was still enjoyable and offered a rich, earthy flavor profile. Noble Fat is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore creative matcha and special

I love discovering new bakeries, and I was excited to visit Dorothy’s Bakery during its opening weekend in Chicago. As an early riser, I was able to skip the long lines and pick exactly which bakery items I wanted to try. For breakfast, I ordered The Frankie breakfast sandwich, made with bacon, eggs, cheese, microgreens, and apple butter on a homemade English muffin. The sweet and savory balance made every bite satisfying, and the English muffin added the perfect texture to c