a food and travel scrapbook

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”
–Dr. Seuss from Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Tips for a first time visit to Chicago, featuring The Loop, a river cruise, and public transportation.

Creative Filipino American pastries in Chicago by a Philippine-born chef that attracts diverse customers.

Chicago-style deep dish pan pizza with a surprisingly airy crust you have to try.

Solo traveler and diner for a decade. Friends and family ask me for recommendations, so I finally decided to put it all down in a blog. Welcome!