Deep Fried & Frosted

All types of deliciousness at brunch at GT Fish & Oyster in Chicago! And of course, even though it was brunch, no day is complete without a few oysters. 

Made some granola this weekend with almonds, pistachios, coconut flakes, dried cranberries, mango, golden raisins and banana chips.

Pizza. We ate a lot of it (and a kale salad to balance it out). This is from Fornino in Williamsburg.

Went to happy hour at The Mermaid Oyster Bar in the East Village. Between my mom and I, we ate a total of four dozen oysters! If it were ever possible to die from over-oyster consumption, this would’ve been it. 

Had a little lunch at Otto. Food was reasonably priced, pretty good but nothing to phone home about. We had two pizze: one with shaved fennel and the other with potato and anchovy; and two pastas: agnolotti with meyer lemon and spaghetti and meatballs. 

Mission Street Chinese: One of the best Chinese meals of my life! Danny Bowien is a beast. I would fly back to NY just to eat here. Amazing. 

Back again to one of my favorite places in the world: Eataly. It literally might be everything I love in one building. The only problem is, it’s 1,000 miles away. But, Chicago will be blessed by its presence this upcoming summer/fall!! Can’t wait! 

Had a small, late breakfast last time I was home with my mom at Reno in Logan Square. Awesome place, awesome bagels, beautiful decor. Definitely worth another trip to try dinner!