(all of this)Tumblr (3.0; @youreallyshouldbeeatingthis)http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsxkn13NlI1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Prasino</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>caprese benedict – english muffin, tomato, basil, mozzarella, poached eggs, </em><em>balsamic, hollandaise</em></p> <p>Aren’t these just so gorgeous that you can’t wait to stuff them in your face?</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11367791708http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11367791708Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:45:05 -0500caprese benedictprasinochicago brunchchicago diningeggs benedict<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsxkpi7yRA1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Prasino</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>el guapo omelet – guajillo pork, charred tomato salsa, cilantro, avocado, crispy tortilla, queso fresco</em></p> <p>Oh, oh. Be still, my hangover. Prasino is my new favorite brunch spot (the amazing patio doesn’t hurt), and once I go and have dinner there it will probably also be my new favorite dinner spot.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11363203139http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11363203139Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:40:05 -0500prasinochicago diningchicago brunchomeletel guapo omelet<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsxkqzKdn41qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Farmhouse</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>wisconsin cheese curds, alder smoked catsup</em></p> <p>These are among the top cheese curds I have had in my life. They are magical. Cheese curds cheese curds cheese curds. </p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11359643819http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11359643819Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:45:06 -0500cheese curdswisconsinfarmhouse chicagosmoked catsup<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqpydihko61qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Dametra Cafe</strong> — Carmel, CA</p> <p><em>greek moussaka</em></p> <p>This picture is ugly because I forgot about taking it and basically just stuck my face in this dish. It made me think that maybe I like moussaka more than lasagna, which would just be mindblowing if true (jury still out). </p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11030004761http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11030004761Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:57:05 -0500dametra cafecarmel-by-the-sea diningmoussakagreek food<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqpyggo3It1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Dametra Cafe — Carmel, CA</p> <p><em>pan seared wild halibut with prawns over sauteed spinach, potatoes au gratin</em></p> <p>Oh! What an adorable restaurant run by wonderful, gracious people who took in three hungry people right before closing time and fed us delicious thing. This was perfectly cooked halibut, a delectable cream sauce, and the best potatoes au gratin I’ve ever had.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11026432986http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11026432986Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:07:05 -0500dametra cafecarmel-by-the-sea diningwild halibutpotatoes au gratin<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsgnb5K4e81qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Gilt Bar </strong>— Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>sauteed green beans with roasted tomatoes & parmesan</em></p> <p>Brendan Sodikoff really knows how to make vegetables delish just by themselves. I could have eaten just a giant plate of these green beans and loved it.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11023652571http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/11023652571Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:27:06 -0500green beansbrendan sodikoffgilt barchicago diningvegetable side dishes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsgncjo0XR1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Gilt Bar </strong>— Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>oven roasted pork meatballs catalonian style with romesco sauce</em></p> <p>What I love most about Gilt Bar, aside from, you know, EVERYTHING, is how I can go billions of time and always find something new. These meatballs were fantastic. Nom nom nom.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/10996611508http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/10996611508Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:02:05 -0500pork meatballsromesco saucegilt barbrendan sodikoffchicago dining<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsgne7EYV31qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Wasabi </strong>— St. Louis, MO</p> <p><em>okonomiyaki</em></p> <p>This is sometimes called Japanese “pizza”, but it’s more like a giant, amazing, delicious pancake, filled with things and topped with things and drizzled with Kewpie mayo. I haven’t had it since my last trip to Tokyo, so this was a treat!</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/10987677617http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/10987677617Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:27:05 -0500okonomiyakijapanese foodst. louis diningwasabi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsgng08BO71qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Wasabi — </strong>St. Louis, MO</p> <p><em>age dashi tofu</em></p> <p>My favorite tofu dish, and they did it well here.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/10983853857http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/10983853857Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:16:05 -0500wasabist. louis diningage dash tofujapanese food<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqpyj2UgVP1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Russian River Brewing Company </strong>— Santa Rosa, CA</p> <p><em>paisano pizza: mozzarella, feta, pesto, salami, garlic</em></p> <p>Maybe this is the perfect pizza, or maybe it was the 17 different beers we tried with it that made it go from awesome to perfect. Either way… yum.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9595152951http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9595152951Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:25:05 -0500russian river brewing companysanta rosa diningpaisano pizza<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqpykujknn1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Bluestem Brasserie</strong> — San Francisco, CA</p> <p><em>duck confit</em></p> <p>Crispy skin, tender duck meat. A perfectly poached egg. Lightly dressed frisee, flavorful bacon lardons. Be still, my heart.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9591836639http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9591836639Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:36:05 -0500bluestem brasseriesan francisco diningduck confit<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqpyphjSTu1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Mission Chinese Restaurant</strong> — San Francisco, CA</p> <p><em>mapo tofu</em></p> <p>This was hearty and authentic and delicious, and I wish I was eating it right now.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9588890843http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9588890843Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:49:05 -0500mission chinese restaurantsan francisco diningmapo tofubon appetit<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqcfmyADuC1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Big Star </strong>— Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>tacos de pescada</em></p> <p>Fish tacos are my favorite kind of tacos, and these fish tacos could possibly be my favorite fish tacos!</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9296931707http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9296931707Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:05:05 -0500fish tacosbig starchicago diningpaul kahan<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqcfm2geLA1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Big Star</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>tacos al pastor, tacos de panza</em></p> <p>There might be nothing better than a sunny Chicago Sunday, the Big Star patio, and these babies (with a side of tequila).</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9295233856http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9295233856Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:05:06 -0500big starpaul kahanchicago diningtacos<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqcflk8auc1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Owen & Engine</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>haddock fish and house cut chips, malt vinegar aioli, pea puree, sauce gribiche</em></p> <p>Best fish and chips I have ever eaten. That’s not a joke or a lie. BEST!</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9293676645http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/9293676645Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:06:05 -0500fish and chipschicago diningowen and engine<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpnya9cmmt1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Fish Bar</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>lobster roll</em></p> <p>Isn’t this a bright, beautiful lobster roll? I loved it.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8824980449http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8824980449Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:05:05 -0500lobster rollfish barchicago dining<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpnybnofTa1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Fish Bar</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>salmon tartare</em></p> <p>Adorable. Delicious. Adorable delicious.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8823166989http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8823166989Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:00:05 -0500fish barchicago diningsalmon tartare<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loz4nwmZwL1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Roka Akor</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>hamachi serrano chili roll & dynamite scallop roll</em></p> <p>I love it when people in American come up with new, delicious rolls that don’t involve mayonnaise or cream cheese.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8562064616http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8562064616Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:00:05 -0500chicago sushiroka akorhamachi rollscallop roll<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loz4g2WLIN1qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Roka Akor</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>butterfish tataki with white asparagus and yuzu</em></p> <p>Serious dose of delicious. Also, this picture is upside-down but I’m too lazy to fix it, so there’s that.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8560272715http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8560272715Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:05:00 -0500chicago diningroka akorbutterfish tatakichicago sushi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lphrdmMMQ51qjyx15o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Roka Akor</strong> — Chicago, IL</p> <p><em>wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings</em></p> <p>Well, you know I am always a sucker for a dumpling.</p>http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8558859523http://youreallyshouldbeeatingthis.tumblr.com/post/8558859523Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:22:08 -0500chicago diningroka akordumplings