Cat & Nat take Cookies & Carnitas

Heaven has a name, and it’s called Cookies & Carnitas!

Cat the Critic turns 3!

I’m 21 af. (Instagram: @catthecritic)

3 years. It’s been 3 years since my sister first casually suggested that I start a food blog, 3 years since I created this outlet for me to share my food-related opinions, and 3 years since I started pursuing one of my biggest passion projects.

The Chicago Diner: Comfort food (V)

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If you’re looking for diner food catered for vegetarians and vegans, The Chicago Diner serves meals rich and delicious enough that you don’t even miss the meat.

Downtown Food Diary: Cafecito, Flaco’s Tacos and more

Working downtown has been a great excuse to eat out, though I do try to meal prep and bring lunch when I can. Other days, however, I love to explore the food offerings near my office in Streeterville.

Sugar and Spice Summit 2017: Reflections on food blogging

Here’s the thing about being a food blogger. Sure, you have countless other blogs to read and gather inspiration from, but ultimately, there’s no manual for something like food blogging.

Chowbus: You can now get traditional Chinese food without stepping off campus

Chef’s Special Roast Duck from Spicy Spirit

Chowbus is a food delivery service app that capitalizes on one profound insight: “nobody eats orange chicken in China.”

Koi: Perks of carrying out

During exam week, takeout from Koi pretty much became my saving grace.