Category Archives: Food & Eats

We visited the Art Institute today. We took a break and had lunch at Russian Tea Time across the street, one of CVH’s favorite Chicago restaurants. Even the kids liked the decor and the hearty food.

The State of Illinois still has not opened up all the driver’s license bureaus. There are only two for the entire city of Chicago. To get a license you have to show up early in the morning (before they cut … Continue reading →

There are way too many bakeries and sweet shops in Chicago, and even way too many in our very own neighborhood. That does not stop me from patronizing them, though. Lickety Split makes a killer Black Cow, using the best … Continue reading →

We have multiple bakeries in our neighborhood. pHlour in particular is so good it should be criminal. Fortunately it is not directly on my way anywhere else, or I would be in real trouble. pHlour’s motto is “Pro Gluten”, one … Continue reading →