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Recipes Gianna Loiacono

Easy Weeknight Cucumber Feta Salad

This cucumber feta salad is a vibrant mix of crisp cucumbers, olives, and creamy feta, and easy to make! Its Mediterranean-inspired taste is both light and delicious, perfect for a quick meal or side dish. Best of all, it comes together in under 20 minutes
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Chicago Gianna Loiacono

The Taste Archives Gems of the Week: Week 2

These five spots have stood out to me for date nights because of their great food, atmosphere, and overall experience. If you’re looking for a place that feels just right, these are the ones worth bookmarking
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Chicago Gianna Loiacono

The Taste Archives Chicago Gems of the Week: Week 1

This series highlights the best restaurants I’ve recently visited—whether they’re hidden gems or well-loved favorites—celebrating the incredible flavors and stories that make this city’s food scene unforgettable
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Chicago Gianna Loiacono

2025 Chicago Restaurant Week Menus Worth Checking Out

2025 Chicago Restaurant Week is here! January 24 - February 9. Here are some menus that caught my eye
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Chicago Gianna Loiacono

The Logan Square Ramen Shop that was Worth the Month and a Half Wait

The ramen shop started by a Reddit home chef, that has quickly captured Chicago’s attention. and it’s worth every bit of the hype
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Chicago Gianna Loiacono

2025 Chicago Restaurant Bucket List

Check out my list of restaurants I want to try this year in Chicago, from up-and-coming spots to some of the cities classic favorites
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Beyond the Beaches: 4 Great Restaurants in Miami

From fresh flavors to unique atmospheres, these four Miami restaurants have something for everyone
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Favorite Bites of the Big Apple

Here are seven places from coffee shops to tasting menus around New York City you want to add to your list to check out
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The Aberdeen Tap: Charming Neighborhood Bar with Great Food

Casual West Town bar on the edge of Fulton Market with excellent food
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Hungry in Budapest

Highlights of my food spots and ruin bar experiences in Hungary’s capital, Budapest
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Stepping into Rome Without Leaving Chicago at a New Fulton Market Restaurant

Discover the new Fulton Market restaurant that focuses on perfecting classic Roman dishes
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Indian and British Restaurant in Chicago That You Don't Want to Miss

Stepped into a British pub in Streeterville where cozy pub charm met bold, Indian flavors that brought me back to London
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