Dining Guide

Struggling to come up with a restaurant choice for our first date? Looking to break the ice? Here are some of my recommendations, potential gift ideas and bucket list date ideas.

Favorite Cuisines: Mediterranean, Japanese, Modern American

As an ex-Chef food is very meaningful and a spiritual experience for me. I greatly appreciate people who relate to my ideas on food and are adventurous eaters. Please keep in mind when booking dinner reservations that I am a devote pescatarian and cannot/will not eat any meat products (such as gelatin, etc.) If within your budget, please consider Michelin. As many know, I used to work in two different Michelin restaurants and pretty small food is a passion of mine. Let me guide you through some of my favorite places and/or let’s explore some new ones!

Chicago

Alinea was such a great experience my first time there. I would love to return for another beautiful ice cream painting dessert and edible balloon.

I am a bit of a regular at Sepia. I visit every seasonal menu change. I would love for you to accompany me to one of my dear favorites.

Smyth just received three Michelin stars making it the second three star in Chicago. I have had my eye on this place but no date to go with. Volunteer as tribute.

South

A special someone took me here pre-COVID and I loved the food! I would love to go again and experience a new menu. Located in ATL.

This restaurant is, as the name suggests, is hidden. It requires a secret code to find. How inquiring? Let’s take this adventure together. Located in Miami.