Head to The Wooden Spoon for in-depth and fun cooking classes. Choose from a variety of different classes from filled pastas to Indian food, which is the class that I took!

Here's your plan for a cooking class in Andersonville: learn to make delicious Indian food

Cooking Class in Andersonville 🍛🫓

Book a cooking class at The Wooden Spoon in Chicago to learn Indian cooking and more. Purchase cooking supplies on-site.

Cooking Class

✅ Before you go
• This is the website where you book classes: https://www.woodenspoonchicago.com/cooking-classes.html

💪 Pro tips
• You can also inquire about doing private cooking classes with a group. ￼
• They have many different cooking supplies in their store and it’s hard to leave without something! 

Book a cooking class at The Wooden Spoon

Let's go to a cooking class at The Wooden Spoon located in Andersonville.

Learn how to make your favorite Indian food and take home the recipes

so that you could try them from the comfort of your own home.

Chef Janet Cobb guided us through this class

and her experience of traveling around the globe made her very

knowledgeable about the ingredients and cooking techniques that we were using.

I love that you can purchase the same cooking supplies you

used to make the food right here in their store.

There's a variety of different cooking classes that you can

take and I did the cooking class with my dad,

And don't worry, I washed my hands before this.

so put on your apron and get ready to say yes, chef to learn how to make yummy food

Are you looking for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to share with friends without the cooking or hosting? Look no further! Frontier has a Friendsgiving special all November long for just $39 a person! The most delicious turkey feast served family style at your table. You don’t want to miss out on this! 

Here's your plan for a delicious Friendsgiving dinner with friends at Frontier Chicago this November

The Ultimate Friendsgiving at Frontier 🦃

Celebrate Friendsgiving with a turkey feast at Frontier, $39/person, family style. No cooking, just fun and food with friends!

Friendsgiving Dinner

✅ Before you go
• The promotion is listed on their website: https://www.thefrontierchicago.com/events/friendsgiving-dinner-at-frontier
• Fill out their private events form or make a reservation on Open Table and leave a remark letting them know you would like to do the Friendsgiving promotion 

💪 Pro tips
• They require a $250 deposit that is subtracted from your bill 
• Mimimum of 6 people for Friendsgiving 
• Drinks aren’t included 
• Add ons are available- we got 2 small orders of mac & cheese and that was plenty for us to share! 
• There were 6 of us total and we went home with lots of leftovers 😊
• Includes dessert! 

Friendsgiving Dinner at Frontier! 🍽️

Looking for the ultimate Friendsgiving spot without

Frontier’s got you covered all November long! 

Just gather your friend group of 6 or more and

dive into a Thanksgiving feast featuring smoked carved turkey,

We had so much food and it was soooo good and I

loved that it was served family style for that homey vibe.

food, and fall at Frontier this November for the best Friendsgiving dinner ever!

Wednesdays just got a little more interesting 👀 Let Timeleft’s personality algorithm match you with five strangers for an unforgettable dinner.


Here's your plan for a fun dinner with five strangers, followed by drinks nearby. Enjoy

Dinner with Strangers 😅

Experience a unique dining event at Kama - Wicker Park with Timeleft. Get matched with strangers for lively dinners every Wednesday.

Group Dinner

✅ Before you go
• Dinners are every Wednesday in big cities all over the WORLD! 

💪 Pro tips
• Some restaurants might not be able to split the bill 6 ways, so bring cash to pay for dinner!
• Go in with an open mind and don’t over think it! My biggest tip is just to be curious + ask questions ❤️
• I felt safe the entire time but just a reminder to always keep track of your belongings/drink and before you head to the restaurant, tell a trusted friend what you’re doing + where you’re going!

Book a dinner with Timeleft 📍

Buy 1 all-access Timeleft ticket and you can book your seat for any future dinner for free. You'll take a personality quiz, then be matched with 5 strangers for dinner.

I'm about to have dinner with five strangers so…

I can't remember the last time I made a friend

who wasn't from work or school, if ever??

I filled out their personality quiz and the day before they

sent a few hints about who would be at my table,

they sent the location of the restaurant,

But the Timeleft algorithm worked its magic because our

table hit it off immediately and the restaurant was fire.

I met such cool people and we had lots of spirited conversations,

but the app does have a game to break the ice if needed.

I kept forgetting to film because I was having so

much fun and didn't want to be on my phone.

After dinner, we wanted to keep the good vibes going

So luckily they do this thing called “The Last Drink,”

 the name of a bar within walking distance

where you can chill and meet up with more people who use the app.

This was the best Wednesday night I've had in a long time.

So next time someone tells me not to talk to strangers,

I'm gonna tell them to book a dinner with Timeleft.

Take a little stroll through downtown while window shopping and cafe hopping.

Here's your plan for window shopping at The Shops at Northbridge and enjoying cafes nearby

Window Shopping and Cafe Hopping

Explore The Shops at North Bridge for a variety of shopping options, cafes, and spots to work. Open daily with extended hours on weekends.

Shopping and Cafe

✅ Before you go
• Open Mon-Sat from 10 a.m-8 p.m and Sunday from 11 a.m-7 p.m


The Shops at North Bridge

Visit Léa Cafe in Chicago's Loop for a quick service experience. Order a fresh croissant using a kiosk for speedier service.

Cafe Hopping

✅ Before you go
• Open 8 a.m-3 p.m everyday!

💪 Pro tips
• Order on the kiosk for quicker service!

Lea Cafe

At Venteux Cafe, enjoy a golden honey latte in a setting filled with natural light, perfect for relaxation or work from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

✅ Before you go
• Cafe is open from 7 a.m-3:30p.m daily!
•There are different hours for cafe/brunch and the main restaurant so check the website before your visit: https://www.venteuxchicago.com/


Venteux Cafe

Fall is a great time to find the perfect combination of low effort,

So come with me to do some window shopping and cafe

Our first stop is The Shops at Northbridge.

Nordstrom is the main shopping experience here,

but they also have a lot of other little shops, a cafe

and seating if you want to get some work done.

It's really nice in there and there's tons to look at.

love popping in and grabbing a fresh croissant.

Our next stop is Venteux, which is one of the prettiest cafes in the city.

I had to try one of their monthly specials.

So I got the golden honey latte and it was so good.

They have tons of seating and natural light making it the

perfect spot for relaxing or working on a crisp fall day.

Jumpstart your morning with extra strong Vietnamese coffee and delicious eggy treats.

Here's your plan for a morning coffee run with Vietnamese coffee and delicious bun treats

Morning Coffee Run on Argyle ☀️

Visit FAT MIILK in Andersonville Terrace, Chicago for a strong Vietnamese coffee using special Robusta beans.

Coffee Break

✅ Before you go
• They’re cashless (opposite of Chiu Quon lol)
• They use special Robusta beans (with literally 2x the caffeine) which you can also buy here: https://fatmiilk.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Try an iced bev if you want an extra cute cup design 👀

Grab a coffee from FAT MIILK ☕️

At Chiu Quon Bakery in Argyle Park, Chicago, indulge in hearty buns and pastries, such as the delightful BBQ Pork Bun, for an authentic morning treat.

Bakery Visit

✅ Before you go
• BRING CASH!! They DON’T accept credit cards

💪 Pro tips
• My treats were $4 total for reference!
• The BBQ Pork Bun is also sooo good
• Fun facts: They had a quick feature on Season 3 of “The Bear” and their Chinatown location is the oldest Chinese bakery in Chicago!

Try a bun from Chiu Quon Bakery 🥮

Fall means darker evenings, but also lighter mornings

so start your day off right with these two spots in Uptown.

If you need a serious caffeine hit, try the Vietnamese coffee at FAT MIILK.

it'll definitely wake you up even on the sleepiest of Mondays.

I'm not a coffee girl, so my morning treat of choice

this time I tried a ham an egg bun for a classic breakfast vibe

and definitely don't sleep on these spots.