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Perennial
Chicago Bites Podcast #129

Perennial manages the delicate balance between being low-key and trendy all at the same time. Located on the corner where Lincoln, Clark, and Wells meet, this cozy little spot is always hopping. Now that we’ve tasted the food, we know why! Listen in to hear more.
(15.1 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:29 Excited to [...]

Swirlz Cupcakes

I’ve been to Swirlz Cupcakes several times in our quest for the best cupcakes in Chicago, but hadn’t checked on their progress in a while. I’m both pleased and disappointed to report that they’ve remained consistent in what they deliver.
Bridget & I always try our baseline cupcake we when go to a bakery – [...]

Cafe Bernard
Chicago Bites Podcast #102

Cafe Barnard is a Lincoln Park staple. But what is it about its French fare that keeps folks coming back? Tammy and I brought friends to dinner to test the menu and find out.
(26.2 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:21 The mystery French place
01:22 – 04:26 Lived-in charm, basket-o-bread, baked Brie, and escargot
04:27 – [...]

Alinea
Chicago Bites Podcast #89

Merry Christmas from Chicago Bites! Between working our way onto Santa’s “nice” list and slogging our way through a Chicago winter, we managed to sneak in an evening at Alinea! Enjoy this last minute gift under your virtual tree!
(11.4 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 02:08 Fine tuning the evening
02:09 – 05:24 Finding our way to [...]

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Chicago Bites Podcast #39

Bridget and I agree that even though there are better places for tapas in the city, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is still a good place for standard tapas classics. You can load up on a combination of sangria, patas bravas & goat cheese, feed a crowd, and then go home with cash in your pocket. [...]