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More Power To The Tower!

March 24, 2016 Pooja Naik

I so enjoyed my first visit to the sprawling Tavern on Rush in the Gold Coast last Friday. I was invited in for a seafood tasting and was able to bring a guest, which is always a plus. Most tastings are typically scheduled during the week so this was a welcome change to be able to catch the restaurant in its weekend atmosphere. The restaurant was pulsating with energy when we arrived, and instantly livened our mood

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Crab BeneADDICT!

February 5, 2016 Pooja Naik

I’m so excited to report back on my most recent tasting at Lakeview’s new brunch hotspot, Mortar & Pestle. Conceptualized by partners & chefs Stephen Ross and Stephen Paul, the idea was to offer a fancy dining experience in a casual atmosphere and at an affordable price. Their most expensive item is $17 dollars! Currently, the restaurant only operates for breakfast and lunch, but is in the process of expanding its hours and also acquiring a liquor license. In the mean time, the food and décor more than make up for it. Beautiful benches, stained glass and a cold industrial vibe to enhance the experience as you eat your breakfast. The level of involvement and attention to detail is apparent in the beautiful tables personally constructed of salvaged wood and glazed by Chef Paul

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Tags Mortar & Pestle, Lakeview, affordable, casual, Chef, Stephen Ross, Stephen Paul, communal, brunch, glazed, house made, duo, breakfast, spread, biscuit, butter, house jam, jam, Coriander, beignet, buttermilk, flaky, tang, tea time, teatime, airy, soft, craving, carbs, plated, oyster shooter, oysters, garnish, cocktail sauce, chive, pickled, shallots, moss, bedding, mild, lemon, cumin, Aleppo, pepper, creamy, spicy, Avocado Toast, toast, cronut, obsession, popular, mashed, smoked, salt, Hollandaise, sauce, lifeblood, sriracha, poached, egg, Alaskan King Crab, benedict, fish, velvety, rich, Hydro Watercress, watercress, guilt, lovely, Bircher, Muesli, honey, vanilla, paste, house, granola, bruleed, brulee, banana, Greek, yogurt, honeyblackberries, pomogrenate, seeds, goodness, bowl, organic, boradway, neighborhood, create, pomegranate, childhood
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Secrets Do Make Friends!

December 6, 2015 Pooja Naik

On Monday, I found myself back at Luke’s Lobster to sample some of their new menu items, and I couldn’t have been happier. I got to meet co-owner Ben Conniff, who has opened 19 locations and is personally involved in overseeing his restaurants. It was nice to have the company of my friend & Editor at Chicago Food Magazine, Lauren Knight, who fully understands the nuances of a food tasting.

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Tags Luke's Lobster, bangbangpie, pie, gruyere, cheese, grilled, lobster, Maine, fresh, seafood, pumpkinpie, microbrew, cider, happyhour, organic, bread, Quebec, sustainable, coleslaw, Bang Bang Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Happy Hour, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Chicago, Winter, weather, soup, bisque, crab, shrimp, clam chowder, New England, Mayonnaise, dessert, Chicago Food Magazine, Ben Coniff, Lauren Knight, Chicago Loop, tasting, zesty, seasoning, stew, clam, breadsalted, Lobster Roll, sourced, editor, Chicago Food Mag
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And The Winner Is....Tuna Tartare!

October 11, 2015 Pooja Naik
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Lux Bar recently celebrated their ten-year anniversary, and I got to celebrate with them! On the outside, Lux Bar seems like your regular neighborhood bar, but it’s so much more than that! And this event confirmed why they’ve made it a decade, while several others in the Gold Coast haven’t. The restaurant atmosphere is such that you can make it a casual experience or a fancy affair. 

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Tags Lux Bar, tartare, Indian, Gold Coast, Chicago, foodie, food photography, fish, seafood, shrimp, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, Chef Shrader, Michael Shrader, cocktail sauce, Gotham Greens, locavore, sustainable food, organic, truffle fries, avocado, jalapeno, ahi tuna, Moscow Mule, restaurant, Chicago restaurants, pescetarian
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 A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experience…

 

A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experiences! Join her on her journey!

Definition:

pes·ca·tar·i·an
ˌpeskəˈte(ə)rēən/
noun
noun: pescetarian
A person who does not eat meat but does eat fish. Pescetarian is probably a neologism formed as a blend of the Italian word pesce ("fish") and the English word "vegetarian".

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