restaurants

SHANGHAI TERRACE

We are lucky to have eaten at really great restaurants and today I have been remembering one of the most phenomenal meals we’ve had at the Shanghai Terrace at the Peninsula Hotel in downtown Chicago. Shanghai Terrace serves Chinese cuisine with a focus on Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese classics. The last time we went was …

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VOODOO DOUGHNUT

alas, so many vegan doughnuts and so little time! Thankfully the fam is up to the challenge! Picked up this pretty pink box in Denver but they have locations in Portland, Texas, etc. Be sure and pick some up if there’s one nearby! 📍Voodoo Doughnut – Denver, Colorado Tags: Restaurants, Denver

SUNNYGUN

had a fab time at a recent team outing at @sunnygunchicago. The menu is limited but I was pleasantly surprised at the number of veg appetizers and mocktails they had on the menu. All were excellent! We sat inside but it opened up to the patio which was decorated super cute in a desert theme. Really …

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VEGGIE GALAXY

This veg/vegan diner is absolutely out of this world. We randomly found it on a day that we were all particularly hangry and we all definitely walked away feeling content and happy. Every single thing we ordered was amazing and highly recommend the frappes (milkshakes). Favorites are marked with a heart. Can’t wait to go …

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BAR SALOTTO

Don’t you just love it when you find charming gems in your neighborhood that have delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and friendly service? Bar Salotto is a boutique pizza bar that recently opened. The quality of ingredients was high, and I was pleasantly surprised at how fast we received our food despite being extremely busy. They …

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BAR SALOTTO

Don’t you just love it when you find charming gems in your neighborhood that have delicious food, beautiful ambience, and friendly service? Bar Salotto is a boutique pizza bar that recently opened. The quality of ingredients was high, and I was pleasantly surprised at how fast we received our food despite being extremely busy. They …

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LEVAIN BAKERY

Tell me if this sounds familiar: walking past an iconic bakery and wistfully looking in because it didn’t carry any cookies that fit your dietary needs. Well, look no further as Levain Bakery perfected a vegan cookie earlier this year and I finally had a chance to try it. Actually, 3 of us split the …

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IL PORCELLINO

Amore is a romantic evening out with the hubs and amazing food at @ilporcellinochi that makes your soul sing. Seriously, I am not exaggerating – the food at Il Porcellino was so fresh and flavorful! The overall experience was super top-notch! 🌱  Stuffed mushrooms (substitute with vegetarian garlic sauce) 🌱  Rigatoni ala vodka (ask for …

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