Rachelle & Charlotte, Oak Creek, WI

Rachelle & Stephanie, Oak Creek, WI

Back: Jacob, Tessa, Caitlin, Gavin, Brice. Front: Jessica, Kayla
My brother had a barbecue at his house on Saturday. I took the Amtrak up to attend. Amanda and maybe Richard (?) have done a lot of work on their yard these past few years and it’s [...]

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Black Forest Omelet (gruyere, crispy leeks, black forest ham, caramelized onions) with togarashi potatoes and whole wheat toast :: Sola, North Center, Chicago
This weekend I brunched at two of my favorite brunch places with two of my favorite brunch friends.
On Saturday I biked to Wicker Park and met Margaret at Milk & Honey. I [...]

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Orange, Roscoe Village, Chicago

Frushi

A three-egg omelet made with sauteed garlic, asparagus, forest mushrooms and Vella Farms dry, aged jack cheese, with marjoram (that’s wild oregano) and topped with toasted almonds, then drizzled with balsamic reduction

Frushi For Two

Coconut-infused French toast skewered and grilled with fresh strawberries and pineapples, served with coconut-mango salad
Literally years ago when trying [...]

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Jeannette & Jessica :: Tournesol, Long Island City, Queens

Coffee :: Tournesol, Long Island City, Queens

Frisee aux Lardons :: Tournesol, Long Island City, Queens

Rachelle :: Tournesol, Long Island City, Queens

Tien :: Tournesol, Long Island City, Queens
Jessica and I met up with Jeannette, Yvan and Tien in Long Island City, Queens. Last year when we went to [...]

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Jess and I met up with Eddie & Alessandro for brunch at Essex. The brunch specials there are $15 and include all you can drink bloody marys, mimosas or screwdrivers (and also coffee or soda, if you wish). Great deal, good food.
After brunch we went up to the Bronx to check out the zoo. [...]

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