Monthly Archives: February 2011

Breakfast porchetta sandwich at Maialino. Yum.

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Liked Tara Donovan’s pin drawings at Pace

The texture of the pinheads at different depths, the precision of placement, and the way the light shimmers off them. Continue reading

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Chicago Recommendations

Notes to myself on places Girl and a Goat – Awesome Blackbird – Great, but pricey.Publican – Didn’t get to. Rooftop of The Wit hotel – good for drinks in the summer. Empty Bottle – Dive with a good crowd and bands Goldstar – Went to this place yea… Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day treats from my aunt

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Superb guitar performance at the Phyllis Musical Inn

Total dive, but in the best of ways. Continue reading

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Great day in Chicago. Art Institute, Millenium Park, furniture shopping and Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza

My phone died early on and only got a photo of the entry stairs to the Art Institute. Continue reading

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Oh wow, great meal at A Girl and a Goat in Chicago

Run by a Top Chef finalist or winner. A-maz-ing pork ribs. Skate with fried egg was delish too. Plus great barware. Continue reading

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Mubarak is out! Watching events unfold in Egypt has been riveting.

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Stocking up at the Pickle Guys

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Street art geisha on Essex

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