This is post 1 of 4 of my Parisian weekend. The next three will follow in the next few days. Last week, I spent a long weekend in Paris. My wanderlust for the city came true. Thanks to my very understanding husband and baby, I jetted off on Thursday night (without them) and came back … Continue reading Let’s Travel! Four Perfect Winter Days in Paris: Day 1
Category: Francophile
Let’s Eat! Brunch at Bistro Campagne
I've been to Bistro Campagne twice for dinner but never for brunch. My first experience was when they had their all you can eat mussels (and I was on a mussels kick back then) and the other was dinner with some girl friends. I've always wanted to try the restaurant for brunch since they have the … Continue reading Let’s Eat! Brunch at Bistro Campagne
Let’s Celebrate! Bastille Day in Chicago
Last week, we celebrated Bastille Day the Chicago French Market in the morning and then at Bastille Day Chicago, hosted by the Committee of French Speaking Society and in collaboration with the French Consulate in Chicago. We got to eat crepes, baguettes, and French pastries. Also we even enjoyed some good French craft beer. It … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate! Bastille Day in Chicago
Let’s Eat! Brunch at Paris Club
Before we had Sweet Baby Luke, we would go out for dinner at a French restaurant in Chicago on a Friday night and call it "French Friday." But now going out for dinners, especially on a Friday night with a 15-month old can be stressful, especially if the restaurant is a busy one. What has … Continue reading Let’s Eat! Brunch at Paris Club
Meet My New Friend….Chanel
I've been waiting half my life for this handbag!!!! After watching marathon episodes of Dukes of Melrose on Bravo, I decided that I MUST make my purchase. It's now or never. I had two other chances while in Paris. I wish I would have done it then so I could get the book and stamp saying … Continue reading Meet My New Friend….Chanel
Let’s Celebrate! Our Anniversary Dinner at Bavette’s Bar & Bouef
Finally.....we got a reservation at Bavette's Bar & Boeuf on our two year anniversary!! I thought the restaurant was all about steak but there is so much more to the menu than steak. It has a European, almost Parisan, feel to it. The decor is very European. I love how our bread/appetizer plates were mix … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate! Our Anniversary Dinner at Bavette’s Bar & Bouef