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The 31 Best Restaurants For A Weekday Breakfast In Chicago

Chicago has no shortage of weekend brunch spots, but your options are more limited during the week. So whether you’re faking a sick day, catching up with a friend who’s in town, holding an early business meeting, or competing against your entire extended family to see who can eat pancakes for the longest number of consecutive days, here are 31 great places to know about.

the spots Lizzy J Cafe $ $ $ $ American , Southern in North Center , Ravenswood $$$$ 2205 W Montrose Ave Not

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7am-3pm, closed Monday

Ravenswood and North Center aren’t suffering from a shortage of breakfast spots, but we’re really glad Lizzy J’s (located right on the border) recently arrived on the scene. This casual breakfast spot has a short, yet delicious soul food menu. You’ll find dishes like chicken and a sweet potato waffle (your choice of light or dark meat), breakfast bowls made with creamy grits, and peaches and cream french toast. Just know this place only has 10 tables, so it’s a good idea to check the waitlist online before heading over.

Claremont Diner $ $ $ $ Diner , Brunch in Little Italy $$$$ 2325 W Taylor St Not

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7am-3pm

This is an upscale diner in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood with classics like skillets, waffles, and omelettes. The food ranges from really great (like the skillet with eggs, fried chicken, and gravy) to the pretty great (the wonderfully greasy Monte Cristo that’s basically a fancy McGriddle). While you shouldn’t drive across town for the food here, it’s perfect for a hangover breakfast or brunch in the neighborhood.

Sandy Noto Little Goat $ $ $ $ American , Diner , Cafe/Bakery in West Loop $$$$ 820 W Randolph St 7.5 /10

7am-10pm

Speaking of hangover food, let us introduce you to Little Goat in the West Loop. This is the diner (complete with laminated menus and spinny stools) from the Girl & the Goat team. And like most of their restaurants, the best stuff is pretty heavy. Like the Fat Elvis waffles: two waffles with peanut butter butter (yes, we meant to type “butter” twice), bananas, and maple syrup with bacon in it. Or the french toast, which comes with fried chicken and eggs. In other words, don’t plan on being very productive after breakfast here.

Sandy Noto Cira $ $ $ $ Mediterranean in West Loop $$$$ 200 N Green St 7.3 /10

For a neighborhood with so many restaurants, the West Loop’s weekday breakfast options are surprisingly limited. But when we need a somewhat upscale (but still relaxed) spot, we like going to Cira in the Hoxton. Focus on the menu’s Mediterranean-focused stuff like the Turkish breakfast, goat cheese brioche, or the shakshuka. The large space has plenty of big comfortable booths and is great for a client breakfast, or that one-last meal before your parents (finally) fly back home.

Sandy Noto Valois $ $ $ $ American in Hyde Park $$$$ 1518 E 53rd St Not

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If you didn’t already know about it, you may have heard of Valois because of President Obama - it’s famous for being one of his favorite spots in Hyde Park. There’s even a sign letting you know what he likes to order. But what really makes this place unique is the fact that it’s an old-school cafeteria, complete with plastic trays and people who will yell at you if you move too slowly through the line. And breakfast - with things like eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and pancakes - is our favorite thing to eat here. Just remember that it’s cash only.

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Middle Brow Bungalow is an all-day brew pub that looks a lot like your friend’s wedding vision board since it’s decorated with tea lights, reclaimed wooden picnic tables, and decorative plants in birdcages. It also has tasty food and is an excellent place to hang if your weekday morning includes a “doctor’s appointment” that will have you coming in late. As far as the breakfast food goes, get any of their housemade toasts, which come with creative combinations like pecan butter with honey, or turmeric milk jam with cream cheese. And if you decide to just not go into work altogether, try their light and hoppy beers.

Sandy Noto All Together Now $ $ $ $ American in Ukrainian Village $$$$ 2119 W Chicago Ave 7.8 /10

Opens at 8am

All Together Now in Ukrainian Village is both an all-day restaurant and a market, and is great for a casual breakfast that doesn’t involve breakfast sandwiches and cake pops in a glass case. This place is small; there’s only a few tables, a bar that works for dining solo, plus a communal table that’s great for groups of helicopter parents arguing about Montessori schools. They have a small menu with tasty things like creamed eggs and greens on toast, a rich oatmeal made with candied squash, and, yes, a breakfast sandwich with a fried egg and sopressata on an English muffin.

5 Loaves Eatery $ $ $ $ American , Southern in Greater Grand Crossing $$$$ 405 E 75th St Not

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Opens at 8am

This is a casual breakfast spot on the South Side specializing in Southern and soul food. You can get delicious dishes like fried chicken with pancakes or waffles, fluffy omelets with grits, and things that you could make yourself (like a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on toast), but won’t involve cleaning bacon splatter off your stove. 5 Loaves is small and can get crowded, but the friendly service and great food will make the wait worth it.

Sandy Noto Pearl's Place $ $ $ $ Southern in Bronzeville $$$$ 3901 S Michigan Ave Not

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Opens at 7am

Pearl’s Place in Bronzeville also focuses on Southern food, serving breakfast all day in a space that looks like a mid-range hotel’s nondescript dining room. There’s a regular menu with things like omelets and pancakes, but the best way to eat here is by going full-on breakfast buffet, which is available every day. And that’s where you’ll also find pancakes, grits, breakfast meats, an omelet bar, and chicken wings - basically anything you can think of, and some stuff you might not, like salmon croquettes. It’s affordable (the buffet is $12.99), and enjoying as much of it as possible is a justifiable reason for being late to work.

Susie Lacocque Canton Regio $ $ $ $ Mexican in Pilsen $$$$ 1510 W 18th St Not

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Opens at 7am

During dinner, this Pilsen spot focuses on grilled meat, but it does a fantastic all-day Mexican breakfast, too. Order the chilaquiles (we like adding the well-seasoned and perfectly cooked carne asada) or the chicharrones with scrambled eggs, both of which come with delicious rice and beans. The space looks like a hybrid of a rustic barn and an old church, with vaulted ceilings and saddles on the wall. And if your weekdays generally involve eight hours of sitting in a cubicle, the atmosphere here will be a nice change of pace.

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club $ $ $ $ American in North Park $$$$ 3348 W Bryn Mawr Ave Not

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Opens at 7am

If you’re familiar with M. Henry in Andersonville, you’ll recognize much of the food at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club in North Park, since the chef here started at M. Henry. This place’s food (e.g. bread pudding French toast and crab cake benedict) is on the same level, but the good news is that here, there isn’t quite as long of a wait. It’s a cutely decorated spot, with counter seating that makes it perfect for dining solo - and they recently moved down the street from their original location, so now there’s a back patio for the summer, too.

Jam $ $ $ $ American in Logan Square $$$$ 3057 W Logan Blvd Not

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Opens at 7am, closed Wednesday

Jam in Logan Square feels more like a place you’d have a tech company brainstorm than a breakfast restaurant, thanks to the clear plastic chairs, brick walls, and cement tabletops. So bring your best ideas for what to name the next hot cryptocurrency, and mull them over while you enjoy some upscale, prettily plated food. The preparations change, but there are a few staples on the menu, including a salmon benedict on potato leek cakes and a thick French toast served with pink peppercorns. Know that the price point is a little high, so if you can actually have that “ideas meeting” here and expense it, you should.

Sandy Noto Over Easy Cafe $ $ $ $ American , Latin in Ravenswood $$$$ 4943 N Damen Ave Not

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Opens at 7am, closed Monday

This is a small, often crowded breakfast spot in Ravenswood. But the friendly staff and free coffee they give you in line make up for the wait. It also helps that the breakfast food here is delicious across the board - from the “sassy eggs” (chorizo and potato hash with scrambled eggs and ancho chile ketchup) to sweeter options like blueberry crunch pancakes (with cinnamon butter and housemade granola). They keep it interesting with weekly specials, too.

Tiztal Cafe $ $ $ $ Mexican in Ravenswood , Uptown $$$$ 4631 N Clark St 8.1 /10

Opens at 8am

There are other things on the menu at Tiztal in Uptown, but you’re really there to eat their fantastic chilaquiles, made with fresh chips, chihuahua cheese, and a delicious green salsa. This place is casual, small, and perfect for a low-key breakfast before work (or going back to bed).

Sandy Noto Cafe Marie-Jeanne $ $ $ $ French , Cafe/Bakery in Humboldt Park $$$$ 1001 N California Ave 8.1 /10

Opens at 7am

There is no bad time of day to eat at Cafe Marie Jeanne, including breakfast time. This all-day French cafe is laid-back, and feels like a cross between a diner and a bistro. They have your morning food needs covered with pastries, “toasts” (yes, avocado - but also more adventurous options like sautéed calf brains), and perfectly executed omelettes. We love coming here by ourselves and getting some work done, but it’s also perfect for catching up with a friend.

Christian Slaton Mortar and Pestle $ $ $ $ American in Lakeview $$$$ 3108 N Broadway St 7.5 /10

Opens at 8am

This is a charming breakfast spot in Lakeview that’s open every day, and a good option if you want non-boring breakfast food. You can get scrambled eggs with foie gras, a three-inch-thick piece of French toast with a foie gras torchon, or muesli with caramelized bananas (and no foie gras). As long as you’re not foie-averse, this is a neighborhood spot that’s worth traveling across town for.

Sandy Noto Marmalade $ $ $ $ Latin , Sandwiches , Cafe/Bakery in Ravenswood $$$$ 1969 W Montrose Ave Not

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Opens at 7:30am

Come here if your weekday breakfast plans include a large group and maybe some strollers. Many of the dishes here have a Latin twist, and almost everything is made in-house, including the pastries in the case up front and the brioche for the French toasts. The menu also has plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. It’s BYOB, so plan ahead if you’re with screaming children and need something to take the edge off.

Dove's Luncheonette $ $ $ $ Mexican , Southern in Wicker Park $$$$ 1545 N Damen Ave 7.5 /10

Opens at 9am

Dove’s is run by the same people who own The Publican, and the morning menu here has the quality you’d expect from them. The space looks like an old-school diner, and it’s a good spot to visit by yourself - expect to eat at the counter while sitting on a spinny stool. You can get burnt ends hash with brisket, poblanos, and Texas toast, or other Tex-Mex dishes like a pork pozole. Or just some oatmeal, if that’s your thing.

Christina Slaton Lula Cafe $ $ $ $ American in Logan Square $$$$ 2537 N Kedzie Ave 8.1 /10

Opens at 9am

Lula has been doing “farm to table” in Logan Square since before that was a thing, and it pretty much feels like the restaurant incarnation of a farmers’ market. This means the menu changes often, so if you have a dish you love, don’t get too attached. There are, however, some reliable staples: a smoked trout omelette, a breakfast burrito, and a tofu and vegetable scramble. It’s all good - this place is a neighborhood classic for a reason.

Lou Mitchell's $ $ $ $ American , Diner , Cafe/Bakery in Greektown , Loop $$$$ 565 W. Jackson Blvd. 7.4 /10

Opens at 5:30am

This is a classic diner and old Route 66 staple that’s been serving breakfast and lunch for over 90 years. Lou Mitchell’s is one of our favorite spots to eat at the bar, and its location between the Loop and Greektown makes it ideal for businesspeople, too.

Jack Li Cellar Door Provisions $ $ $ $ American , Cafe/Bakery in Logan Square $$$$ 3025 W. Diversey Ave. 8.4 /10

Opens at 8am (Closed Monday & Tuesday)

If you’re looking for a relatively easy situation with excellent homemade pastries and breads, pop in here Wednesday through Friday during the week. There’s a giant communal table, so it’s basically like sitting in someone’s kitchen with a bunch of strangers. If you’re cool with that, you’ll think Cellar Door is cool, too.

The Allis $ $ $ $ American , Cafe/Bakery in West Loop $$$$ 113-125 N Green St 7.8 /10

Opens at 7am

The Allis is a design-y but casual place to take pictures of your food (and also eat it) in the West Loop. It’s located on the ground floor of Soho House, but open to the public. In addition to being one of the most comfortable places to hang, The Allis has good food. Keep things light with a soft-boiled egg and toast, or go all out with an egg, porchetta, and sausage breakfast sandwich.

Christina Slaton Southport Grocery and Cafe $ $ $ $ American , Cafe/Bakery in Lakeview , Wrigleyville $$$$ 3552 N Southport Ave 8.5 /10

Opens at 7am

Our favorite sit-down breakfast spot is open seven days a week. Now, we realize that most people can’t have a full-blown sit-down breakfast in Lakeview during the week, but if you can make it work, you should. Don’t leave without trying the bread pudding pancakes.

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits $ $ $ $ American , Cafe/Bakery in Logan Square $$$$ 2051 N California Ave 8.4 /10

Opens at 7am

If it’s a nice day, you want to be on one of the backyard picnic benches at the Logan Square location of Bang Bang, eating a biscuit breakfast sandwich. Consider a slice of pie at 7am, too. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, haven’t you heard?

M. Henry $ $ $ $ Cafe/Bakery , Brunch in Andersonville $$$$ 5707 N Clark St Not

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Opens at 7am (Closed Monday)

An Andersonville favorite. This cozy neighborhood spot has everything from bacon-wrapped baked eggs with polenta to a roasted asparagus and prosciutto benedict. Open for breakfast every day but Monday, M. Henry is always a strong early-morning decision.

Christina Slaton HASH $ $ $ $ American in Ukrainian Village , West Town $$$$ 1357 N Western Ave 7.8 /10

Opens at 8am (Closed Tuesday)

If you don’t actually like going out for breakfast, then good news, because Hash is like eating in your own living room (right down to the mismatched mugs). It’s a small and comfortable order-at-the-counter situation, which is great because the food comes fast and the prices are reasonable.

Tre Kronor $ $ $ $ Scandinavian , Brunch in North Park $$$$ 3258 W Foster Ave Not

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Opens at 7am, 9am on Mondays

It’s entirely possible to eat here and pretend you’re actually at a French cafe in Sweden. If time allows, sit for a Belgian waffle or Oslo omelette with smoked salmon - but know that it’s also worth grabbing a danish or cinnamon roll on-the-go.

Beatrix $ $ $ $ American , Cafe/Bakery in River North $$$$ 519 N Clark St 7.7 /10

Opens at 7am

Beatrix is an excellent spot for a power business meeting on your way to work. Both the River North, Fulton Market, and Streeterville locations are comfortable spaces with healthy items like oatmeal plus more substantial breakfast dishes like shakshuka and pancakes. You can also stop at the coffee and pastry counter by yourself for something to-go.

Reno $ $ $ $ Pizza , Bagels in Logan Square $$$$ 2607 N. Milwaukee Ave. Not

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Opens at 8am

Reno is a pizza joint, coffee place, and bakery all rolled into one. Although we’re sure you’d eat a fresh slice of pizza early in the morning, the pizza oven is used for wood-fired bagels early in the day. Everything from their breakfast sandwiches to pastries to granola and yogurt is good on the go, or you can sit and hang if you’d like.

Baker Miller $ $ $ $ American , Cafe/Bakery in Lincoln Square , Ravenswood $$$$ 4655 N Lincoln Ave 8.2 /10

Opens at 7:30am

This is the type of bakery that makes everything from scratch, including toast and jam, biscuit sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods. If you’re near the Western Brown Line L stop early in the morning, not stopping at Baker Miller is a mistake.

Sandy Noto Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen $ $ $ $ Deli in South Loop $$$$ 1141 S. Jefferson St. 8.0 /10

Opens at 7am

Say what you want about Manny’s, but the old-reliable deli is open all week starting at 7am. Stop in like so many others have been doing for years, but try not to sell any Senate seats, as tempting as it might be. Ten to 15 bucks tops will get you anything you could want and more, from eggs, pancakes, and cereal to fried matzah.

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The Perfect Weekend Getaway? It Might Just Be Puerto Rico

When youâre wandering around Old San Juan, youâll feel worlds away from the United States.

Quaint cobblestone streets. Murmurs of Spanish. Centuries-old fortresses.

But the capital of Puerto Rico is just a few hours by plane â and because the island is a U.S. territory, you wonât need a passport to get there.

You can also use your cell phone and spend U.S. dollars, and since almost everyone speaks flawless English, you wonât need to worry if you donât speak Spanish (though most people will happily let you practice).

I recently spent 10 days in this tropical paradise. It makes a perfect weekend getaway for Americans seeking exotic sights, sounds and tastes without having to travel far from home.

What to Expect

As you probably know, Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria in September 2017. The storm caused $90 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Many residents went without power for almost a year.

Given all the negative news coverage, I wasnât sure what to expect. What would it look like? Would there be hot water and electricity? Would restaurants and hotels be open?

When I hopped off the plane, I was surprised to see that San Juan looks, well, normal. Restaurants, hotels and attractions are open, and the city has been welcoming cruise ships for months.

Iâm not saying the work in Puerto Rico is done. It is $71 billion in debt, and the island faces myriad challenges. While I hope youâll take some time to learn about the territory before visiting, thatâs not what this article is about.

So, instead of diving into Puerto Ricoâs politics and history, Iâll just assure you: The average tourist can have a perfectly lovely visit. Â

And you should, because one of the best ways to support the island is to spend money there. Puerto Ricans are some of the friendliest people Iâve encountered in my travels; they will likely welcome you with a smile.

When to Go

The temperature in San Juan is around 75 to 85 degrees year-round.

High tourist season lasts from mid-December to mid-April and comes with bigger crowds and prices. Springâs shoulder season (mid-April to June) has fewer crowds.

Itâs hurricane season from June to November, though that shouldnât necessarily deter you from visiting. The weather can still be great, and you can find discounted rates on hotels, according to U.S. News & World Report.

What to Do

You wonât find yourself hurting for activities while visiting San Juan. Hereâs a sampling of offerings in this historic seaside town.

Old San Juan

For most visitors, simply wandering the charming streets of Old San Juan could provide days of entertainment.

With 16th- and 17th-century architecture, swaying palm trees, blue cobblestones and stray cats sleeping on stoops, you��ll feel far removed from big-box stores and strip malls.

Stop into stores, sit in one of the many plazas, grab a cup of world-class coffee from Cuatros Sombras and watch the world go by.

Museums and Attractions

History lovers, rejoice! San Juanâs museums are incredibly affordable.

Entrance to the San Juan National Historic Site, which includes the 16th-century El Morro Fort and Fort San CristÃ³bal, is $7. La Casa Blanca, the oldest continuously occupied house in the western hemisphere, costs just $3 to enter. Â

Ready to spice up your day of history? Take a $15 historical tour of the Bacardi rum distillery.

Beaches

When it comes to beaches, you usually have to get out of the city to find beautiful ones. But thatâs not the case here.

Neighborhoods like Condado, Ocean Park and Isla Verde all have pristine beaches and are just minutes from Old San Juan. Many visitors choose to book waterfront hotels here.

But even if you donât stay by the beach, set aside at least a half day to enjoy the sun, surf and white sand while pretending youâre in a Puerto Rican postcard.

Day Trips

To get out of the city, the most budget-friendly option is to rent a car. (When I looked, it was only $17 per day.)

You can then cruise 30 miles to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. Most of its trails closed after Maria, but theyâve been steadily reopening. Even so, you can always take in its lush surroundings and waterfalls.

On your way back, hit up PiÃ±ones, a beachside town famous for its laid-back food kiosks.

Where to Eat and Drink

Although you donât hear about it as much as other foodie destinations (yet!), Puerto Ricoâs culinary scene has got it going on.

Its most famous dish is âmofongoâ: garlicky fried plantains, sometimes shaped into a bowl and filled with meat and broth. You can find it anywhere from hole-in-the-wall establishments to fine-dining restaurants. Â

As far as budget options go, here were a few of my favorite spots:

Lote 23: This industrial lot is filled with over a dozen food kiosks â itâs an absolute must visit. Be sure to try manchego croquettes at Croqueteria (two for $4) and homemade cashew milk lattes at Cafe Regina ($7). El Jangiriâs poke bowls ($8-$12) are also excellent.

La Bombonera: One of the oldest restaurants in San Juan, this bakery has been open since 1902. Its most famous offering is the âmallorcaâ, a flaky pastry filled with cheese and topped with powdered sugar ($3.95). Yum.

CafÃ© ManolÃn: Stop by this unpretentious local joint to sample chicken mofongo ($10.95) and âempanada de lomilloâ, or breaded beef steak ($11.95).

SeÃ±or Paleta: In San Juanâs tropical climate, youâll probably get a hankering for something cold. This gourmet popsicle shop has a range of inventive flavors; my favorite was Nutella-filled strawberry ($4).

Barrachina: This restaurant claims to have invented the piÃ±a colada. Although another bar in the area claims it, too, all you really need to know is the piÃ±a coladas here ($8) are delicioso. Sit at the bar in the courtyard, and youâre guaranteed to have a good time.

La Placita de Santurce: For a fun night out, grab a beer ($2) and wander around this lively bar area, where the streets fill with locals and tourists alike. Itâs perfect for people-watching â and if you stay late enough, youâll undoubtedly see some spontaneous salsa dancing.

Where to Stay

When deciding where to stay in San Juan, youâll face a tough decision: old town or the beach. While Old San Juan offers plenty of charm, staying at the beach is, well, staying at the beach.

The good news is that most options are fairly close together, and by choosing one, youâll probably only be a $5 to $7 car ride from the other.

Since Old San Juan is small, its accommodation choices arenât as robust as elsewhere in the city. Some reasonably priced options I found were the Fortaleza Guest House and the Decanter Hotel.

You can also choose an Airbnb, but be mindful that it isnât always best for a cityâs residents.

Large, resort-style hotels abound in Condado, a touristy beach area a few miles east of Old San Juan. Iâd recommend staying a little further afield, though; youâll get more for your money, and wonât, be sleeping at a Holiday Inn in Puerto Rico.

Here are two wonderful options:

Nomada Urban Beach Hostel

This trendy hostel is located just a few blocks from the beach. It has a fabulous rooftop â complete with hammocks and lounge chairs â that overlooks the ocean. It also has a shared kitchen, allowing you to cook meals to save money.

Even though Iâm past the point of sleeping in dorms, I often still book private rooms at hostels. Theyâre a great way to enjoy the low rates and sociability of a hostel without listening to other people snore.

Here are its nightly rates:

Dorm bed: $32 and up

Rooftop tent: $45 and up

Private room: $64 and up

Deluxe private room: $88 and up

The Dreamcatcher Hotel

This boutique vegetarian bed-and-breakfast feels like itâs out of an Instagram catalog. (I know thatâs not a thing, but if it were, this hotel would play a starring role.)

Each room is uniquely decorated with vintage finds, and the grounds, filled with plants and hammocks, ooze tranquility. Rates depend on which room you book but start at $89. You can opt for fresh vegetarian breakfasts ($11) and also make use of a shared kitchen. Â

How to Get to San Juan

Many airlines, including Southwest, Spirit and JetBlue, offer daily departures to San Juan. (Note that with Spirit, youâll have to pay extra for all luggage, including carry-ons.)

When looking at flights about a month out from my trip, here are some round-trip rates I found:

From Chicago OâHare: $279 (Spirit)

From Newark: $307 (JetBlue, direct)

From Baltimore: $331 (JetBlue, direct)

From Atlanta: $182 (Spirit)

Once you get there, renting a car isnât necessary if youâre just staying for the weekend.

Ubers and Lyfts are plentiful and cheap â with the exception of arriving at the airport, when youâll have to take an official taxi to your hotel. Within the city, walking and biking are great options; some hotels even offer free bike rentals.

Although you wonât get to see everything in Puerto Rico in a weekend, you can always save things for your next trip. Because, once you go â there will always be a next trip.

Susan Shain is a freelance writer and digital nomad. She covers travel, food and personal finance (basically, how to save money so you can travel more and eat more). Visit her blog at susanshain.com, or say hi on Twitter @susan_shain.

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First Stage!! Watanabe Miho

Member: Watanabe Miho Source: Second generation Hiragana Keyakizaka46 blog Post date: 2017/12/18 23:56

Hello everyone! It's Watanabe Miho, the 2nd gen Hiragana Keyakizaka46 member and third year high schooler from Saitama prefecture. It's my second blog post this time!! I think I've gotten used to it a bit, so I'd like to write this in my own style! (lol) ↑ This is an off-shot from the an・an photoshoot📷✨ I've already sent this via the Messages app, but I'm posting it on the blog as well!! Sporting a ponytail was really refreshing!🐎 In the first place, I was surprised that my hair was long enough to make a ponytail😳😳 The clothes were fluffy and cute!♡ Well then, that's enough for the introduction... This time, I'd like to talk about the Hiragana Nationwide Tour 2017 FINAL! that was held on the 12th and 13th! We 2nd gen members made an appearance, where we did our self-introductions and participated as part of the 20 members of Hiragana Keyaki, to sing "NO WAR in the future" for the first time! For my self-introduction, I did some basketball dribbling~🏀 It was the first time I did basketball in front of so many people. That made me really nervous🤤 I was really happy to have been able to gain such precious experience! All of you fans were also really fired up for "NO WAR in the future", so it was a lot of fun! There were a lot of parts where you have to jump up in the song, so the stage was shaking (lol) The reason we were able to stand on stage like that, was because of everything the 1st gen had built up until now. How blessed are we to have our first stage be at Makuhari? I can't be thankful enough. The only way we can give our feelings of gratitude is by giving our all during our performance. I'll keep going with this feeling, even when I'm just practicing. I repeatedly practiced until the very last moment, but my head just went blank when I was in front of such a huge crowd. I'm the type of person that doesn't really get nervous, but this might have been the moment where I've felt the most nervous in my entire life. The stage that I've always dreamed of was even bigger than I had imagined... But it was a really beautiful view. The entire venue was lit with just green glow sticks, and I was really moved. I spotted sketchbooks and fans with my name written on them!👀 That made me super happy🤤 Thank you very much! The other 2nd gen members wrote about this already but...1 After our turn on stage, we all watched the live together backstage on the monitors. The 1st gen members who were standing on stage were shining so brightly. They were so cool. When I heard Kiku-neesan's talk and "W-KEYAKIZAKA no Uta", I was so moved that my tears wouldn't stop😢 After having gone through this live, I tell myself "We will also someday be able to stand tall next to them on stage!" But I was out of breath after just one song, so that won't do😱 The journey is still a long way off. I'll give it my best, little by little! From now on, I'll post pictures from before we made our appearance on stage~😚✨ ↑ Hiyo-tan and Manamo~! Hiyo-tan sang Takarazuka2 for her self-introduction! Hiyo-tan was always worrying and saying "I wonder if I'll be able to pull it off during the real performance💦" But you nailed it! Hiyo-tan!🐥 Manamo is like an older sister, and I love her🙈💓 When we had to introduce each other during the 2nd day, Manamo was the one who introduced me! I was really happy☺ I also love Manamo's plushie (Tonkatsu? Croquette?) (lol) ↑ NaoMiho I often walk around with Candy Cheese3 and when I ask "Anyone wants some~?", Nao is always the first one to raise her hand✋🏻 Since she's so cute, I give her lots (lol) ↑ Suzuka, Miho, Bubu, Hiyo-tan, Manamo, Konoka! I wonder why I'm looking at Bubu🤔 I don't remember why~🤤 Right before the live started, we could hear the fans' voice from the dressing room!! We couldn't calm down, so we were making a ruckus (lol) I think that some people learned about me for the first time during the Makuhari concert. I'll give it my best as a member of Hiragana Keyaki, so please take care of me! And also, and also... We 2nd gen members started using Messages too!! Not just the blog, but Messages as well now... I can only be thankful for all of this(> With Messages, I think you'll see a "facet of me", that is different from the blog💫 I'll be posting lots from now on ( *ˊᵕˋ)ﾉ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Yesterday, December 17th, was Sasaki Mirei-san's birthday! Happy birthday🎂 Mirei-san and I are actually the same age✨ She always calls for me by saying "Miho~♡" She's really kind, and she helped me out a lot during the drama filming. Please take care of me from now as well! ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Every time I try to write something, I can't gather my thoughts properly💦 It's hard to express my feelings in words, huh... But, I tried hard to write this so that it'd be easy to read for everyone. So if you could keep on reading me from now, that'd make me happy! Well then, I'll excuse myself here(๑ ˙˘˙)/ My next blog update will be on the 27th, I think?💭 I hope you'll all have a very merry Christmas🎄 Bye bye Miho

Yes, we've read this about four times already... ↩︎

An all-female musical theater troupe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takarazuka_Revue ↩︎

http://www.qbb.co.jp/item/item.php?pid=19 ↩︎

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foodgemsg · 7 years

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Media Tasting at Little Hokkaido Sentosa

Get a little closer to Sapporo and welcome Little Hokkaido to Sentosa. Now, you get to enjoy selected Hokkaido food and beverages at Little Hokkaido Sentosa. What you can get from Little Hokkaido Sentosa; Ohara Farm’s soft icecream, cheese cake from Snaffles, special blended coffee from Watanabe Coffee. At Sapporo Lion, enjoy all-time favourite Sapporo Beer and bar bites from Hokkaido. With prices starting at an affordable figure of S$9.80 NETT for a ramen bowl and S$5 NETT for bar bites. And enjoy a cup of Sapporo draft beer at only S$6 from 11am to 9.30pm daily. Dining at Resorts World Sentosa might not be as costly as you think.

Little Hokkaido Sentosa is located at the Waterfront Station, near Chiji restaurant and Watson store.

Hokkaido curry ramen broth has a robust, tangy flavour with few slices of chashu slices, sweet corns and seaweed. Whilst the noodle has a lovely chewy texture. Ramen noodles with soup are from Hokkaido. In Japan, japanese ramen is known to be very salty. At Little Hokkaido, ramen broth is varied according to local tastes and catered to the Singaporean palate. What you can expect is robust broth but less the saltiness.

Hokkaido Curry Ramen at S$12 NETT.

Promotion!

Hokkaido Shoyu Ramen and Hokkaido Tonkatsu Ramen at S$9.80 NETT each.

A comforting bowl of salmon ikura don with warm Japanese rice. Garnished with shredded egg crepe, salmon, seaweed and ikura. It’s interesting because salmon and ikura are my most favourite ones. I would have to admit that the portion is slightly small. You might consider the range of bar bites including Hokkaido Crab Cream Croquette, Potato Wedges, Fried Chicken and Potato Mochi Cake.

Salmon Ikura Don at S$15 NETT.

This juicy and tender fried chicken lies in the marinade. The crisp crust is delicious and fried to golden-brown perfection.

Fried chicken at S$6 NETT.

Decent mouth feel; smooth and refreshing with a clean finish.

Sapporo draft beer at S$6 NETT.

Little Hokkaido x Sapporo Lion Menu at Resort World Sentosa. Don’t miss the promotion!

*NETT Price, No Service charge(10%) and no GST(7%).

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Budget Per Pax

S$5-S$15

How to go Sapporo x Little Hokkaido

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Operating Hours

Daily: 10AM – 10PM

Address and Contact

26 Sentosa Gateway, #01-83, Singapore 098138 (Behind Chiji restaurant and Watson store)

Contact: +65 6659 8328

Travel and Parking

Parking available at Resorts World Sentosa.

Travel via public transport.

From Harbourfront Mrt Station (North-East Line)

Exit E; Walk 152 m (about 5 minutes) to Sentosa Station. Board the train (Sentosa Express Line) towards Waterfront Station and alight at Waterfront Station, 1 stop later. Walk 78 m (about 2 minutes) to Resorts World Sentosa / Hotel Michael / Waterfront Station.

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The A to Z Culinary Terms Every Chef Must Know

If you are looking for a comprehensive list of culinary terms to perfect your mettle as a culinary expert or even just to start off with basic culinary terms, well, you have found yourself in the right place. If you are an amateur chef, a home cook, or a restaurateur, you should be fairly acquainted with this ever-growing list of the most important and commonly used culinary terms.

We have compiled for your accuracy, an a-z list of the French culinary terms and their definitions, to ensure your awareness about these cooking terminologies. This here is basically your sanctum and culinary arts dictionary which deals with culinary techniques, knives, cuts, ingredients, preparation methods, etc.

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Aerate – To mix or incorporate air into ingredients to make them puffier and lighter, for example, aerating egg whites.

A La – A French culinary term which translates to “in the manner of”

A La Carte – A menu at a restaurant, where each food item is separately priced and is not part of a meal plan.

Al Dente – Literal translation of the French cooking phrase means “to the tooth”. Refers to pastas in general to define their cooked state which has a bite; not too soft.

Acidulation – Adding lime juice to make something sour or acidic.

Au gratin – A French culinary term for a cheese or bread crumb topping and browned by baking.

Au jus – A French term of cooking which refers to steaks and meats cooked in their own natural juices.

A Point – Gourmet term for cooking something, mostly meat, till its correct state of doneness; cooking a piece of meat till it is medium rare.

Aioli – A mayonnaise made with garlic popular in French cuisine, often used as an accompaniment.

Antipasto – Italian term for an appetizer, frequently served before main pasta dishes.

Bain Marie – Two containers or kitchen utensils being used as a double boiler or a hot water bath for slow cooking ingredients.

Bisque – A smooth, creamy crustacean soup made especially with seafood like shellfish.

Braising – A method used to prepare meats by slowly cooking them in a sealed pan over very little liquid after searing it at high temperature.

Blanching – Plunging in hot, boiling water, followed by plunging into iced cold water, usually done with vegetables.

Beurre blanc - French sauce made out of butter, shallots, wine or vinegar and usually accompanied with seafood.

Ballontine – A cooking procedure for poultry wherein a leg piece is stuffed with meat and slowly braised with the bone removed.

Bechamel – A classic French white sauce made with roux and milk.

Bordelaise – A classic French mother sauce, brown in color, prepared with brown stock and red wine reduction.

Brine – A natural preservative for soaking meat, made out of salt and water.

Concasse – A French culinary term referring to chopping of ingredients like tomatoes and herbs to prepare them to be served with other ingredients.

Consomme – A clarified, clear broth, served hot or cold, which is clarified using egg whites.

Confit – Usually refers to a preparation of duck, wherein, the meat is slowly prepared in its own fat and juices.

Coulis – Generally refers to fruit purees and sauces that are served as garnish with desserts.

Croquette – Small balls of vegetables or meat coated with egg whites or breadcrumbs or both.

Canape – Tiny open sandwiches, famous in Italian cuisine.

Chiffonade – Finely shredded or chopped leaves and herbs used as garnish in soups.

Coring – The process of removing the core or center of fruits for certain food preparations.

Debone – Removing the bones from meats before cooking.

Deglaze – Removal of “glaze” or caramelized residues from a pan to flavor meats and steaks.

Dress – To prepare a cut of meat for cooking by trimming it and applying oil or salt on it.

Dredging – Coating moist food ingredients with dry ingredients like breadcrumbs before frying them.

Degrease – Trimming off excess fat from the surface of sauces and soups.

Emulsion – A combination of two wet ingredients that do not generally mix together, like oil and water.

Egg Wash – Egg mixed with water, coated over pastries before baking to add gloss and color.

Essence- Liquids with strong aromas that are used for enhancing flavor of cakes, desserts, etc.

Espagnole – A classic French brown sauce made with Mirepoix, tomatoes and brown stock.

Emincer – Thinly sliced ingredients, though not as long as julienne.

Entrée – The third course of a full French menu.

Fillet – Removing the bones of a side cut of fish.

Frenching – Refers to the trimming and cleaning of bones of lamb racks and poultry.

Flambe – Creating flames by addition of brandy or other alcohol, adds depth of flavor.

Foie Gras – French cooking term for liver of geese, duck or other poultry flattened out.

Fondant – A sugar coat made for decorating cakes, pastries.

Gazpacho – A cold soup made out of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions.

Gelato – The Italian word for Ice Cream, and is much denser in consistency.

Glaze – A substance obtained by reducing stock which has a thick, viscous consistency.

Harissa – Popular in Lebanese and Middle Eastern cooking, it is a spicy chili paste.

Infusion – A process of imbuing a substance with another’s flavor and aroma.

Icing – Made out of egg whites and sugar to frost cakes.

Jus lie – French culinary term for thickened meat juice or fat.

Jacquarding – A French cooking verb, it is also called needling and refers to poking holes in meat in order to tenderize it.

Julienne – Cutting vegetables in thin slices – 1 inch long and a quarter-inch wide.

Kirsch – An un-aged, aromatic brandy which is made from fermented cherries.

Larding – Insertion of fat slices into a piece of meat to keep it from drying out.

Marinate – Seasoning food ingredients by soaking them in aromatic ingredients to prepare them for cooking by adding flavor.

Mince – Chopping up meat or vegetables into very fine pieces.

Mise en place – French gourmet term, for preparing or readying ingredients, before one starts cooking with them.

Nappe – The consistency of a liquid which coats the back of a spoon, like in the case of a demi-glace.

Neige – A French culinary term for egg whites which have been whipped to form soft peaks.

Needling – Poking into ingredients to inject fat or flavors into them

Nutraceutical – Food of nutritional value that provides medical and health benefits.

Ouef- The French word for “egg”.

Oignon Brule – Translated to “burnt onion”, charring or searing halves of onions.

Oignon Pique – Stuffing onions with bay leaves and cloves.

Ouzo – Liquor from Greece that has a special anise flavor and aroma.

Parboiling – Process of blanching and boiling dense foods like carrots in water to partially cook them.

Parcooking – Partially cooking food ingredients so that they may be cooked to perfection by heating later.

Polenta – An Italian porridge made from cornmeal.

Praline – A sweet or savory shard of nuts cooked in caramelized, boiling sugar which is crispy and brown.

Paupiette – A thin meat slice, generally fish or poultry, which is stuffed and rolled and is cooked by poaching.

Quenelle – Forming an elegant, oval scoop or spoonful of mousse, cream or ice cream.

Remouillage – The process of using meat bones a second time for preparing a weak flavored stock.

Render – To extract liquid fat out of solid meat pieces.

Roulade – French term for a slice of meat, usually skin, stuffed with meat or vegetable stuffing and rolled.

Ragu – An Italian red sauce usually served with pasta.

Roux – A thickening mixture made out of equal portions of flour and butter, used in sauces and soups.

Saute – A cooking method in which food is quickly cooked over direct heat with some butter and oil.

Searing – Directly cooking food over heat while forming a crust by cooking at high temperatures.

Sachet – Cheesecloth containing spices and herbs used for flavoring stocks.

Scald – To heat milk or similar liquids just below their boiling points.

Steep – To soak dry ingredients in hot liquids until the liquid completely absorbs the flavor.

Staling – The process of becoming stale due to lack of moisture.

Sweat – Extracting flavors from ingredients by cooking them over low heat in covered pans without browning.

Tempering – Slowly adding hot liquids into eggs while continuously stirring while keeping the eggs from curdling.

Tourner – Shaping vegetables by and while peeling them.

Trussing – Tying parts of meat before cooking with the help of a string.

Tapas – Spanish tradition of serving hors d’oeuvres with wine.

Unleavened – Culinary term used for describing bread made without leavening agents like yeast.

Veloute – A classic French sauce made with chicken stock.

Vinaigrette – A very basic seasoning and flavoring agent generally used with salads and made out of oil and vinegar.

Vandyke – A decorative, zigzag patterned cut on vegetables.

Whisk – A kitchen utensil used for whipping food ingredients.

Whip – To beat food ingredients in order to incorporate volume and air into them.

Whetstone – A grained, dense stone which is used to sharpen knives.

Xanthum gum – A water-soluble food additive that is used as a thickening agent.

Yoke – A basic cooking term for a binding substance.

Zest – Shredding or cutting the outermost covering of citrus fruits like oranges or lemons which have aromatic oils.

More Culinary Terms?

How many culinary terms did you learn today? Want to learn and test yourself some more? Learn some more culinary terms here and some gourmet definitions and skills here.

Oh, since we are talking about culinary terms, here is the 15 common food terms you're probably pronouncing wrong:

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