Restaurant of the Week - Irazu

There are so many restaurants in Chicago. You could go out to dinner every night and never have to hit up the same restaurant again. With that being said, I find that there are very few restaurants that I love. When I say love, I mean they are worth my money, have a great atmosphere, good service, and most importantly, delicious food. Irazu is one of those special places. Go there!

I just arrived home and am already thinking of my return trip. I've been a couple of times in the past, but tonight I found MY DISH. Casado with Tilapia was so amazing. I want more, now... Just a few more bites.

 Let me set the stage. I was meeting a friend for dinner and major catching up. It was the perfect warm evening so a 30 minute wait outside wasn't a problem. Why the wait you ask? Because Irazu is worth a wait and has quite the following of customers. The hostess gave us cups for our bottle of wine and we killed time on the sidewalk with about 20 others. BYOB bonus! That is one way to keep the bill down and drink what you like. Chicagoans love their BYOB restaurants. People are not shy about bringing copious amounts of beer & wine, as you just don't want to run out!

I really should begin taking pictures of my meals. My meal was basically a big plate of rice, grilled onions, black beans, red peppers, tilapia, and most importantly, sweet plantains. Yum!!! I was craving Irazu for their sweet plantains, but discovered a new favorite dish. The tilapia was so delicious, onions perfect, and everything combines made it even better.

If only I had room to order their infamous Oatmeal Shake. If you are looking for a restaurant that is anything but your average joe, check our Irazu on Milwaukee Ave. in Bucktown.

http://www.irazuchicago.com/

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Welcome to UrbanDose.

I dedicate my inaugural post to my husband, who has convinced me that with so much time I spend reading blogs (on my ipad, in bed, while he is trying to sleep), I should write my own blog. I kept thinking, ugh, I don't have a schtick. I can't DIY a thing, cooking happens about once a week in our home, I'm not a mommy blogger because, well, I'm not a mommy.

Instead, UrbanDose is simply a little bit of life from the perspective of a 30 year-old, newly married, urbanite. There are so many things that I love ( & despise), and I intend on wrapping them up all up in this cute little blog.

At the forefront is the great city of Chicago. I like to think that I am a pro in this city.. Whether you're a resident or coming in for a long weekend, I hope to help you discover a few gems. You can expect to read about date nights, my go-to restaurants, the perfect shop to find a deal, and how I spend my Saturday afternoons.

I also love planning trips. Obsessed! It's half the fun of a vacation. And you may think that means that I'm all about an itinerary while on vacay, but it's actually the complete opposite. I just like to arrive feeling like I know a few things, and know where the locals hang. You can join me in my plans and hopefully share with me some insider secrets.

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