chase on the lake – Hillary Weller

Travel Eats documents my food adventures outside of Chicago.

Turkey and artichoke grilled cheese, Marigold Kitchen

Before heading full-speed into Restaurant Week, I wanted to share a few more photos from my vacation earlier this month. From a sandwich that stole my heart when we stopped for lunch in Madison (see above), to more of my favorite bites and sips from Saffron in downtown Minneapolis (see also: this tagine); and from a hearty Northwoods breakfast to convenience-store-assembled dessert by the fire, there was a little bit of everything. Definitely a cold but successful getaway!

Saffron Rose cocktail, Saffron — Saffron Rose cocktail – gin, saffron, orange blossom water, and sparkling rosé

Turk hummus with caramelized paprika butter and za'atar, Saffron — Turk hummus with caramelized paprika butter and za’atar, Saffron

"Chocolate four ways" – low-brow dessert at its finest — “Chocolate four ways” in the condo – pop-tarts, puppy chow, cookie, and hot chocolate, a.k.a low-brow dessert at its finest

Breakfast, The 502 at Chase on the Lake — Northwoods breakfast with cheese sauce on top of scrambled eggs on top of hashbrowns, The 502 at Chase on the Lake

What have you eaten during recent travels?