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Tim Hortons is the Canadian equivalent of Dunkin Donuts and people rave about it. Tim Hortons actually used to have locations across the US, especially in areas that border Canada, but since the rise of Starbucks and Dunkin, non-competes now exist and you’ll only find them concentrated in the Northeast. While I am not theContinue reading “Tim Hortons”

If you go to Canada and don’t get poutine then did you even go? Smoke’s is a shop that is dedicated to all things poutine and while they do have a few other items on their menu, their main focus is poutine. They have traditional poutine and then all sorts of crazy combinations that areContinue reading “Smoke’s”

I LOVE Turkish food, but it isn’t something we have very much of in the US and definitely not in Oklahoma where I am currently based. If you have never had the pleasure of trying Turkish food, it is some of the most flavorful and delicious dishes around. The ingredients are usually simple, yet incredibleContinue reading “Sultan Grill House”

Cocottes started in 2014 and has expanded all over Luxembourg. While walking around the city center, I passed the window of this shop and the colors and beautiful tarts and quiches immediately caught my eye. Everything was seriously stunningly beautiful, like a piece of art. The shop is perfect for grab and go and theyContinue reading “Cocottes”

Coffee + Cake is the most irresistible combination and I think everyone should make time in their day to sit down for this. The Germans really do this right! I mean who doesn’t love a sweet treat with a hot coffee of choice? Sign me up! Now Luxembourg isn’t necessarily known for coffee + cakeContinue reading “Bloom”

Looking for a piece of Italy in Luxembourg? Partigiano is THE spot for all of your Italian cravings. They opened in 2019 and serve up incredibly delicious and authentic Italian dishes. From pizza to pasta to everything in between. The restaurant is also super cute and a space I would keep going back to. IContinue reading “Partigiano”

Oh Pizza… there are so many types of pizza all over the world and everyone definitely has an opinion on what is best. Just in the US, we have New York Style, Detroit Deep Dish, Chicago style, and I am probably forgetting a few. Chicago Deep Dish pizza comes with a lot of opinions andContinue reading “Giordano’s”

Looking for hot dogs in Chicago but not a huge fan of the classic Chicago dog? THIS is the spot for you – Devil Dawgs has a fun menu with delicious combinations and flavors. They of course have a Chicago Dog on the menu if that is your vibe, but if not, you’ll find plentyContinue reading “Devil Dawgs”

Another Chicago institution that started in 1938 – Al’s beef might be the best thing I ate on my short trip to Chicago. This is another spot that HAS to be on your list to try and they have multiple locations across the Chicago area for you to enjoy this spot. They cook all ofContinue reading “Al’s”

Even if you have never been to Chicago, you have probably heard of Portillo’s. It is a Chicago institution serving up classic Chicago dogs, beef sandwiches, burgers and more! Of course I had to check this place out and grab a true Chicago dish – the Chicago dog… Now I love me a good hotContinue reading “Portillo’s”