A quick overnight business trip to Boston, and was pleasantly surprised by both the hotel and the room service. I'm due for a longer post about why room service is one of my favorite indulgences, and...

I really wanted to grill some mackerel, (but I also picked up some gorgeous rainbow trout) and enjoy some sake with some izakaya (Japanese bar)-type snacks. I ordered some dishes from my fave Japanese...

If you're looking for a charming speakeasy, The Office on W. Fulton in Chicago is highly recommended. I was on a business trip at the time, and did not take the best notes on what we ordered, but ever...

Newport Craft is local, and I've enjoyed the rest of their lineup, so it was time to give their gin its due. I poured a tester before reading the label, couldn't figure it out what I was tasting, and...