I’ve been learning to take all of life, arms wide open, because it’s here and now. Like this bistro in DC, with great food and service, a piece of France.

From its historic architecture and government buildings to the gorgeous spring weather and fantastic restaurants, Washington, DC is a new favorite.

Set in downtown LaGrange, Illinois, Blueberry Hill Breakfast Cafe offers a large menu, huge portions, and great service.

There are lots of reasons to try brunch at The Bristol in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood – but it’s mostly the food, which is creative, seasonal and delicious.

You haven’t had Chicago pizza until you’ve gone to Spacca Napoli in Ravenswood and had the Neapolitan-style chewy, smoky crust topped by fresh mozzarella.

Sometimes when you’re hungry, you don’t want fancy. You want good taste at a good price, with a lot of options, someplace where you can feel comfortable. And around here, that means you want Omega. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Omega has been in business for over 30 years—I grew up …

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A review of of Uncle Bub’s Restaurant in Westmont, IL. BBQ, burgers, fries, and more. Get the inside scoop now.

I guess you could say, essentially, collecting bakery visits became my method of embracing. Here’s one I love: Bittersweet in Lakeview.

FlatTop, if you’ve never heard of it, revolves around a concept that’s not especially new: essentially, it’s make-your-own stir fry, where you fill a bowl with your choice of veggies, sauces, meat and give it to the strong men around the grill, who fry it all up for you. It’s a lot like Mongolian Barbeque, if that’s more familiar, but with a few changes.

Located in the friendly, historic Village of Oak Park, this market is a community meeting place where you can listen to live bluegrass, take in the smell of homemade donuts and buy fresh produce straight from the farmer.

One great place for souvlaki in Chicagoland is Greek Islands, an establishment that’s been called the Nation’s Most Popular Greek Restaurant and that has two locations, one in Greektown and one in Lombard. Read more now.

A quick review of Meli Cafe, in Chicago, serving traditional Greek Food. Meli, the Greek word for honey, is a well-chosen label, as most of the signature dishes at this restaurant use that classic ingredient as a prominent feature.