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06/09/2024

Having brunch at our favorite spot - ELDER + OAT in downtown West Dundee!

They have new gluten free granola bars, plus a vegan chocolate chip cookie, the Brown Butter Pecan Scones (one for tomorrow), the decaf Cappuccino, and my Doppio Espresso with honey.

We are stuffed! Now for a little walk!

06/02/2024

Next stop on a sunny Sunday in Milwaukee!

I am having a Strawberry Session Sour Ale and she is having a Hibiscus & Passionfruit hard seltzer from Indeed Brewing Company

We are on their rooftop in Walker's Point in Milwaukee.

06/02/2024

First stop on our Anniversary Weekend in Milwaukee! Hanging out Torzala Brewing Company on the South Side of MKE. My darling wife Lili Wojciechowski had a cocktail from the distillery on the 1st floor.

My flight from left: Jones Island (Polish Pale Ale, an IPA with Polish hops), Na Zdrowie (a Pale Ale) that tastes like Sierra Nevada, Los Domingos (Mexican Vienna Lager), and Dulce Hermanas (Café con Leche Stout made with fair trade coffee from Oaxaca, Mexico).

My favorite? Los Domingos.

05/06/2024

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hanging out at their Lombard pub / taproom and drinking and eating everything!

She had the Cinco de Mayo Margarita and I had a flight: Mexican Style Lager, Gummiskey (NEIPA), Fabled Orchards Blueberry (it should be a slushie), and Brüski (Amber Lager). My favorite? Fabled Orchards Blueberry.

We had a Chicken Taco Pizza, a Churro Pretzel (with chocolate and horchata icing for dipping), and Mexican Street Corn Dip with tortilla chips.

Oh man are we stuffed! Going home to take a walk!

04/21/2024

Three times this month!

Having Brunch at the best coffee house in Chicagoland!

The usual decaf Cappuccino and my Doppio Espresso with honey.

The Apple Cinnamon doughnuts were delicious, the poundcake was fantastic, and the frosted chocolate chip cookie bar was perfection.

Get over to ELDER + OAT on Main Street (72) in West Dundee!

03/05/2024

Having goulash, chips, a Cashmere Pulaski Pils, a Pulaski Pils Maplewood Brewery & Distillery in Chicago!

Their Cashmere Pulaski Pils is brewed with Cashmere hops (get it?) and their good ol' Pulaski Pils are both excellent!

Happy Casimir Pulaski Day in Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago! Viva Kazimierz Pulaski!

02/18/2024

It's a beautiful Sunday to have brunch at Elder + Oat.

The usual: decaf Cappuccino, Doppio Espresso with honey, Brown Butter Pecan Scone, and I had their Coffee Cake (new) with a vegan chocolate glaze.

It's a nice Sunny Sunday on a long holiday weekend (for many). Get out and enjoy!

02/17/2024

Went to TeaPotBrew Bakery in the South Loop earlier today and it was fantastic! The Citrus Pound Cake was delicious, my Doppio Espresso with honey was perfect, and the croissant sandwich for breakfast (brunch) was hot and delicious!

Get over to TeaPot Brew Bakery in the South Loop in Chicago for all of your coffeehouse needs! TeaPotBrew Bakery

02/03/2024

Hanging out at our favorite coffee house in downtown West Dundee, Illinois!

They brought back their Brown Butter Pecan Scone so we ordered both of them - one for now and one to take home.

The decaf Cappuccino is on point as always.

My Doppio Espresso with honey is top notch.

My vegan Classic Glaze (with sprinkles) is delicious! The vegan Lavender Lemon is for later...at home.

Get over to Elder + Oat for the BEST coffee, doughnuts, scones, and more!

01/15/2024

Having a little decaf Cappuccino, Doppio Espresso, Almond Croissant, and Chocolate Croissant in downtown Cary, Illinois!

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters has excellent coffee and pastries! Get over to any of their locations for delicious food options and coffee!

10/28/2023

If you are in Chicago's West Loop / Fulton Market / West Town, head over to Midwest Coast Brewing Company in West Town.

It's a little bit out of the way but worth it!

Everyone loved their English Sporting Beer. I remember when it was called something else...but it's still my number 1 beer on their menu!

Get over to Midwest Coast Brewing for excellent craft beer, a cool taproom, and wonderful staff!

08/16/2023

Hanging out District Brew Yards on North Ashland. The BBQ from Lillie's Q is excellent! We are stuffed!

08/06/2023

Hanging out with family Fiesta Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Dubuque, Iowa. They have a "trompo de pastor" which is something you usually only find in Mexico City / CDMX. The food, drinks, and service are all excellent!

07/16/2023

Having breakfast / brunch at our
favorite doughnut place!

Teniendo desayuno / brunch en nuestros lugar favorito at Elder + Oat.

I am having my usual = vegan chocolate old fashioned and also a Brown Butter Pecan Scone.

My usual Doppio Espresso with honey and a decaf Cappuccino!

They are under new ownership. Scott is the owner and he is wonderful!

Come out to Elder + Oat and support your local small business!

06/08/2023

First full day in Minnesota and went to Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis. This state park is an oasis in the city. If you want to escape the big city and go for a nature walk, this is the place to be!

06/07/2023

First day in Minnesota and went to Casa Azul Agave Mexican restaurant. It was more of a (dive) bar than a restaurant but the food was hot, fresh, and tasty!

I had a Pacifico Beer on draft which was refreshing. She had a Mango Margarita.

I had my chicken fajitas with excellent tortillas. She had vegetarian huarache and liked it!

Day 1 of the Minnesota Trip went well!

05/27/2023

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