A Note from the Grossmans ...

We are a married couple with a diverse background (Agi is from Budapest, Hungary and Richard is from Chicago, Illinois) but a common desire to live our life to the fullest.


We love to travel, eat scrumptious feasts, drink fine wine, and most importantly, we love to meet people. Our family and friends often ask us for travel advise so we have decided to start a blog and share some of our experiences and tips.


We love to discover the hidden gems and "un-touristic" places of the cities we visit. We prefer the tiny boutique to the big shopping center; the local cafe to Starbucks; and the neighborhood trattoria or bistro to the international fast food chain.

We hope that with this website we can give some helpful advise to those who are interested in living life passionately ... so come on and travel with the Grossmans!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Dinner at Sepia

"Seamlessly melding refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary" is an accurate description of this restaurant. Upon entering the eatery, one feels comfortable yet classy. The restaurant is in a building that used to be a print shop in the 1890s (hence the name "Sepia" which is often used as a photographic term "of a dark brown color, with a little red in its composition") and gives homage to it with its decor and classic dishes. The seasonal menu is rooted in fresh and organic ingredients showcasing classic dishes with a twist. The bread is sensational (we found out that they order it from Bennison's Bakery in Evanston) -- which is always, in my opinion, a sign of a great restaurant). I recommend you try the beof tartare or beef tartare as an appetizer! It is wonderful ... and the chocolate crepe, which is sinful! The restaurant is located at 123 N. Jefferson, Chicago, IL.

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