Fruit Paradise – Chicago, IL (Arepas Edition)

What is an arepa? An arepa is “a type of food made of ground maize dough, originating from pre-Columbian northern region of South America, and is notable in the cuisines of Colombia and Venezuela.”[1] I’ve had the pleasure of trying out the different tasty arepas that Fruit Paradise offers, which are available for purchase between […]

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Fruit Paradise – Chicago, IL

It seems like the health trend continues in today’s world! I like that small cafes offering healthy food and drink options exist in Chicago. Fruit Paradise is a local hidden gem in the Logan Square neighborhood, where the cafe is owned by husband and wife, Marcos and Gabriela, and offers acai bowls, smoothies, desserts, and […]

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Invicto – Naperville, IL

Invicto is a restaurant currently in Naperville, IL that features authentic Mexican street foods. However, they’re expanding and opening a new location in Vernon Hills, IL and Chicago, IL. David Sloan and Franklin Wiener are co-founders of this growing chain restaurant and partners with One Feeds Two, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide […]

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10 Best Foods in Chicago

In the past, multiple people have asked me for Chicago restaurant recommendations. It’s challenging to narrow down to a short list when we have 8,000+ restaurant options in this city! When Frank’s friends were in town from DC, we took them out on a food adventure day to explore as many restaurants as we could. […]

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