What does it mean when something is described as “magnificent?” When I hear that particular adjective I think of something that is impressive, amazing, sensational and even breathtaking. These would all be words that I could use for iconic basketball player Michael Jordan but they would also be synonymous with Michael Jordan’s Steak House in …
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Foodie Fun Day #8: Bistro 157
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” I am not sure what kind of love Elizabeth Barrett Browning was talking about but if it were about food she would have counted 157. Bistro 157 (157 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana) to be exact! Chef (and owner) Nicole Bissonnette’s passion for Bistro 157 is pure …
Foodie Fun Day #7: Duneland Beach Inn
“You should start a blog.” It was that one sentence that my husband said to me a year ago that made me start writing Felt Like a Foodie. The support I have received from friends, family and serious foodies has been overwhelming and humbling. Thank you for making my first year as a small town …
Foodie Fun Day #6: Grand Chef’s Gala Part 2 (The Food)
I knew it was going to be a spectacular night when I stepped off of the elevator. My nostrils literally flared with joy as the scent of all different dishes passed my nose. This was my first (and hopefully not last) Grand Chef’s Gala benefitting The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and I did not know what …
Foodie Fun Day #6: Grand Chefs Gala Part I (The Event)
Last night I had the honor of attending the 15th Annual Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Grand Chefs Gala and Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Havana themed night started at 6 p.m with a 2-hour showcase of 40 of Chicago’s finest chefs preparing and presenting their signature hors d’oeuvres. …
Foodie Fun Day #6: Food & Wine Entertaining Showcase
Time of my life, those four words just kept running in my head. Now many fans of 1980’s movies are thinking “Did Barb go dirty dancing again?” Nope, but I think this foodie fun day felt almost as good. (Why do food events always make me want to start singing and dancing?) On Monday, November …
Foodie Fun Day #5: Making Bread at The Chopping Block
There are a lot of things I consider “foodie fun” such as trying a new restaurant, going to a tasting and finding a unique market. There is one activity I really haven’t talked about yet and that is taking cooking classes. I know you are all thinking “Oh Barb, you are such a genius in …
Foodie Fun Day #4: Auditioning for Masterchef
Part of being a “foodie” is taking risks. Whether it is tasting an oddly named dish at a new restaurant or working to infuse new flavors, it is all a gamble on how it will turn out. This weekend I decided to take a risk, I tried out for a reality television show. The show …
Foodie Fun Day #3: CHILL at the Merchandise Mart Chicago
I went to CHILL and the food was multiplying. I was losing control. ‘Cause the delicacies they were supplying were electrifying. (Okay, anyone who saw the movie Grease knows I just butchered the lyrics to one of the best songs EVER!) If my first paragraph made you think of me and my husband running around …
Foodie Fun Day #1: WAVE Restaurant
Have you ever experienced being part of a wave in Soldier’s Field during a Bears game? How about watching the waves on Lake Michigan crash upon the shore? What about dining on a fantastic lunch at WAVE restaurant on Lake Shore Drive? All three events have one thing in common; once you experience it you …