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Chicago food blogging on restaurants, cooking, and traveling
03/10/2026
collaborated with to create another ice cream flavor to celebrate part 2 of season 4!
Earl Grey Crème Brûlée is a tea blend folded into a salted custard with bergamot and burnt sugar candies. It’s available for a limited time! You can also try this flavor in their Palace Breakfast menu item.
Thanks to for the free ice cream!
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03/05/2026
Every time we passed by this restaurant, we always saw it packed with people and a long wait, partly because they don’t take reservations. When we came on a bad, snowy day, we thought that it wouldn’t be that busy but were totally wrong!
After trying out this authentic Sichuan restaurant in Uptown, Chicago , I can see why it’s so popular and definitely recommend this place!
They have one of the best braised beef brisket hand-pulled noodle soups that I’ve had in Chicago. This restaurant is also perfect for those who love spicy foods!
Dishes that we tried:
- Braised beef brisket hand-pulled noodle soup
- Eggplant with garlic sauce
- Double cooked pork
- Fish filet with pickled vegetable soup
- Ube coconut ice cream (dairy-free)
- Coconut with mango jelly ice cream (dairy-free)
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4925 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
is in a new, upgraded building in Elk Grove Village, Illinois! It’s a soft opening currently.
It was busy over the weekend, especially for the restaurant with the long line so grab a table early if you’re dining there. We got the beef udon, chirashi bowl, seafood soup, and more.
There were sales throughout the store and a promotion where you get a free gift with $30 purchase. We also got 3 giant inflatable Pocky sticks in different colors!
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115 E. Higgins Rd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
.chicago is celebrating Lunar New Year this weekend (Feb. 14th & 15th) in a big way, so be sure to check it out if you can!
What they will have:
- Traditional Lion Dance performances at 2pm an 4pm
- Handmade tanghulu
- Free samples and savings from their vendors
- Receive a Lucky Red Envelope filled with surprises and prizes with $16 purchase while supplies last
I went to their celebrations in the past, and they were always a good time! We also got pretty lucky before with winning a giant sriracha and hoisin sauce plushie. Hopefully our luck continues this year with prizes. 🤞
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1001 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
01/30/2026
I loved the Home Alone movies growing up, which have become kind of an annual tradition for me. I also loved Schitt’s Creek and The Studio, which are hilarious and phenomenal shows. Catherine O’Hara was amazing in all of these, and she was an incredible actress and comedian overall.
It’s sad to learn of her passing today at 71.
May you rest in peace, and thank you for all the laughter and joy that you brought us over the years.
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