You’re probably not thinking about soup with the hot and humid summer we’ve been having [at least here in the States]; but this is a soup fit for summer.  Corn, poblano peppers, tomatillos…all at their peak of season.  The soup is thick and creamy due to the addition of corn masa — as opposed to … Continue Reading

When I lived in Chicago, I had access to a great rooftop deck where we grilled on a regular basis; well, at least the few months out of the year that were actually warm enough to grill. Now that I’ve relocated to DC, the weather is consistently better, but unfortunately I no longer have access … Continue Reading

Being back in Chicago, if only for a long weekend, was fantastic. After living in the windy city for the past 10 years, there are a few restaurants I really miss (recently moved to Washington, D.C.). Not sure if Big Star fully qualifies as a restaurant, more of a bar that serves good food. Nonetheless, it has … Continue Reading