Six Snaps

West Loop street art

the perks of living above a taqueria: late night nachos & the best guac imaginable 

some sunshine on the CTA nothing like taking the Brown Line over the river 

 quite fond of flannels 

sprinkles, frosting, and gingerbread men at Baking Day!

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Big & Little's

My camera is currently in the shop so pardon the low quality of pics, I'll keep this post short & sweet. I had a catch up lunch with my dearest friend Annabelle last week and just needed to share our feast with you. We ordered half of Big & Little's menu.

As serious french fry connoisseur's, Belle and I agreed to get two different types so we could try each other's. She opted for the truffle fries and I went with just the plain ol' classic. Can't go wrong with either.

The fresh ahi tuna taco...oh my lanta. With a drizzle of fresh lemon and the amazing teryaki sauce that's hiding on the inside of that shell...ooohhwee that's one spicy meat-a-ball! 

Opted for one carnitas taco with fresh cilantro 

I tried one of the specials, the pinto bean taco with fresh cilantro and queso fresco. I'm a big fan of this little joint so not to worry, there will be future pics I'm sure. 

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Oh and p.s. a word to the wise - go for lunch to avoid the crowds. I've been for dinner and it's dreadful, especially in the heat! 

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Love this cutting board! So cute and only 20$, a perfect gift idea. Find your state here!

fresh sushi dates with my dad are a necessity. 

taco fix.

One of the many wise words of Sir Winston Spencer-Churchill

cinnamon swirly deliciousness meets a croissant...

I still don't understand the obsession with these French cookies, but I loved these colors!

xx 

Nopalito

If you love Mexican food, try to live sustainably, and don't mind waiting around for a table for a while, definitely check out Nopalito. 

Nopalito (noun) means a slice of nopal, or cactus leaf, used in Mexican cuisine

we split Totopos con Chile: Tortilla chips, salsa de arbol, cotija cheese, crema and lime

and Taquitos de Papa con Espinaca: Crispy rolled tortillas, potato, spinach, jalapeño, onion, guacamole, crema, queso fresco and salsa brava 

housemade strawberry lemonades + hibiscus-valencia orange

two orders of Carne Asada con Nopales y Chorizo: Grilled sirloin steak, cactus, chorizo, refried black beans, queso fresco, and salsa pasilla negro 

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two orders of Quesadilla Roja con Chicharrón: Mulato chile-corn tortilla, crispy pork belly, salsa cascabel, jack cheese, queso fresco, onion and cilantro 

it tasted great, but wasn't the most photogenic order around. On my next visit, Ceviche Nayarita (Marinated fish, calamari, lime, cucumber, carrot, avocado,

salsa piquin and tortilla chips) needs to happen, as well was the carnitas!

xx

Little Goat

Adventures West of the River last Friday for dinner with the girls! 

Merchandise Mart looking stunning all lit up! 

How cute is this little fella named Valentino! We met him on our way to dinner and couldn't get enough of him.

Dinner at Little Goat on a Friday night is spectacular. It was my first time dining there and let's just say I was not let down. The extensive menu has everything your little heart could desire, from breakfast french toast to seafood, ensuring a choice that satisfies almost every palette. 

(loveeee these!!)

The right amount of noise and a mix of community style tables with booths and bar stools creates the atmosphere of a chic foodie diner. Even on a busy Friday night, you can order breakfast all night! I love that they make their own bread, nothing beats freshly baked bread. 

Ordering was a tricky decision, but Sophie went with the Boo Boo Baise: mussles, whitefish, and shrimp over mashed potatoes and bread crumbs with some veggies.

Jaclyn ordered the fish tostadas: crisp whitefish, shallot aioli, chick pea n' onion salad, & harissa vinaigrette  

I decided on the Ruben: smoked corned beef, kimchi, kraut, cheese, and special sauce on pretzel rye. YUM! 

 Kimchi on a Ruben? Why not! So delicious.

On my next visit I'll be ordering a Bull's Eye French Toast (eggs, crispy chicken, sweet onion brioche, and bbq maple syrup) and am dying to try the goat chili cheese fries, tempura mashed potatoes or the huge plate of fried pickles & onion rings... and a mini pie. Oh, and they serve Stumptown coffee! Yet another plus for Little Goat.

xx