Yesterday (June 21, 2025), we had the chance to do something we’ve never done before — attend the soft opening of a brand-new South Indian restaurant in Naperville called Simply South. While we weren’t sure what to expect, the experience turned out to be a pleasant one, filled with warmth, flavor, and a little bit…
Burma O’ clock – a suburban hidden gem (Restaurant review)
Grass Jelly drink This time it was just my son and me as the husband was traveling for work. We had been to Proof No. 5 a new hip place in downtown Wheaton and on the way there saw this little place called Burma O’ Clock. We hadn’t eaten Burmese food before so decided to…
Nadu – Restaurant review
Do you like eating out? Love mouth watering south Asian food? Here’s a review of a hip new restaurant in town - Nadu is located in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Bazaar Meat (Chicago) – Restaurant review
I feel compelled to do a review of Bazaar Meats after a visit there the other evening. The hubbs was in DT Chicago for official business and asked me and my son to join him there in the evening. It was a special evening for him and he wanted to take us out for a…
Dodging the Bullet. My Heart Attack Experience: A Wake-Up Call for Women
In a personal blog post, a 49-year-old woman shares her traumatic journey of suffering a heart attack, misattributed to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Despite her seemingly healthy lifestyle, she emphasizes the need for awareness of heart health among women over 40. She urges women to recognize differing heart attack symptoms and act promptly.
Indienne: 2nd visit
Our son’s 18th birthday warranted a special celebration. I tried last minute reservations at Indienne to no avail. Why do I always forget that his birthday is on the one day when everyone and I mean EVERYONE wants to eat out - Valentine’s bloody day! All frustrated I put my name on the waitlist knowing…
The NOBU experience in CHI-town
Our anniversary dinner at the Indienne restaurant in DT Chicago. Here’s the link 👇
A short pic review of the restaurant - Indienne in DT Chicago
My Covid Memoirs: What I’ve been upto during these Crazieeee times
What have you been upto since our world went topsy turvy due to Covid? Have you been anxious, depressed, scared? I have!!! and much much more. Read what Ive been upto since Covid hit us like a thousand arrows!
Key West part 2: The food
Do you like to eat out? Try out different cuisines at different restaurants? Here's where and what we ate on our vacation at the Florida Keys...read on about our mouthwatering experience!!!
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