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RECIPE | Harissa Hot Sauce

January 31, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

[2018] 031/365: Peppers for Days

Guys, look how gorgeous these peppers are. Red jalapeños, green jalapeños, and serranos!

Jamie shared the recipe for Harissa Hot Sauce with me and gave me permission to share with the world. You can find the recipe at the bottom of the post.

Rizzo chilled poolside while I read my book. I was joyous that I get chances like this. It reminds me of being back in college, sitting on the balcony, studying. Soak it up, Riz!

After Scruffy and I picked up the goodies to make the hot sauce we saw this little ice cream shop, La Michoacana Natural at the red light and decided to stop by to check it out.

Oreo Cream Ice Cream, Pine Nut Ice Cream, and Fried Wheat Dough

I think I’ve found my favourite ice cream flavour. Have you ever heard Pine Nut Ice Cream? I could have heard wrong, but the pink ice cream bar was heaven. It was so dang good that I bought a 16 oz home! I’ve already told Scruffy I want to go back. The only problem is that the parking sucked. This little shop has been here for fifteen years though so it’s doing something right!

Harissa Hot Sauce

Course: Dips & Sauces

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb red jalapeño peppers
1/4 lb serrano peppers
1/4 lb green jalapeño peppers
1 bulb of garlic
2 tbsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp coriander grounded
1 tbsp cumin grounded
salt to taste
2 tbsp olive oil + a little more to seal jar

Preparations

For the peppers, using gloves, slice the tops off, then in half. Discard the white membrane and some of the seeds as desired.
In a blender, add peppers, garlic, caraway seeds, coriander, cumin, salt, and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Blend into a salsa consistency.
Pour into a jar and add a little olive oil on top to seal the jar.
Store in the fridge and after each use, add a little bit of olive oil to reseal the jar.

Notes

*Use gloves. The peppers will burn and send you to the emergency room!

**The olive oil will help keep the hot sauce fresher for longer.

La Michoacana Natural
3802 Avenue H, Rosenburg, Texas 77471 | (832) 595-9150 | Website | Yelp

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas

December 21, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Currently sitting in Fix Coffeebar and contemplating about life. Parking was a nightmare. All the spots were reserved and Fix only had like two that were for to go orders. I had to park on the street which if you know me is scary for me. Every second I’m wondering if my car is going to be hit or stolen.

My last week of work was December 15th but since it was my Friday off I actually left at lunchtime December 14th. Angie took me and Tony to Saltgrass Steakhouse as a goodbye present for all the years we worked together and Delisha joined us.

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas | Chai Latte & Croissant

Chai Latte | $4.50; Croissant | $3.00

Lattes all cost about the same nowadays. Good thing this one was a yummy one. But that croissant price kills me but I guess it is huge and was delicious. Yum. I probably won’t ever come back out here since it’s so far from home which might be a good thing with these prices.

I’ve since filed for unemployment and put in my application to buy healthcare. I feel so accomplished yet like I’ve taken fifty steps back. It’s been pretty nice sitting at home and not having to worry about the people I used to work with though I do get texts/calls from them freaking out or asking me questions.

I was told this wall mural was cut and dipped in coffee and wine by the owner. How cool is that?! I love it. I’d like to have one of the world on my future wall where I can pin up postcards and such.

I’m told to just ignore them when they ask for help and let them fail so then the company would have to ask for my return but I know that everything will be okay. Everything is always okay. I’ll be seeing some of them in a few minutes for Happy Hour. We’ll see what’s up. I’m sure someone will be venting about work-life for a bit.

Fix Coffeebar
415 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 | (832) 807-4562 | Website | Yelp

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas

December 11, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Saturday was such a busy day for me and Scruffy. We helped his parents with the baby shower for Rami and Caitlin.

We decorated the house, prepped and cooked foods, and I even created a life-like Jeopardy Game – Baby Edition using PowerPoint.

Scruffy’s work Christmas party was later that night at Theodore Rex. His company rented out the place which made it much cozier.

All you can eat drinks and the big portions felt like it was an all you can eat! I loved that we could watch them work so that I can steal their culinary skills.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Parmesan Gougeres

Parmesan Gougeres [aka cheesy poofs]

Tastes better than the cheesy bread you get at Brazillian Steakhouses!

Smoked Gulf Fish on Toast

This was a bigger hit among the crowd. I would say that I wasn’t a big fan of the crunch of the toast. I could have done with a big jar of that fish though.

Tomato Toast

I’m not a big fan of bread but holy moly. The title of the dish sounds boring but it was the complete opposite. Whatever this concoction is, oh my goodness. I highly recommend this!

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Italian Bread Dumplings

Italian Bread Dumplings [with braised mustards, Autumn beans, and whey sauce]

Just when you thought they’d be all carb’d out, they brought out dumplings, Italian style. Scruffy loved the dumplings and hated the beans. I was the complete opposite so it worked well for us.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Gulf Flounder

Gulf Flounder [roasted over coals, with brown butter, radishes, and pomelo sauce]

This was the majority’s least favourite dish. The fish was very bland and we hoped the radish would help bring some of the flavour out but that too was tasteless.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Wagyu Beef

Whole-roasted Strip Loin of Wagyu Beef [with ‘golden frill’ mustard green sauce and raw mustard root]

If anyone would love to take me out for dinner, take me here and order me this. My goodness. Melt in my mouth deliciousness. I highly recommend this as well. I still cannot believe someone sent theirs back so that it could be cooked well. Sigh .. what a waste.

We were offered coffee before dessert and so it was natural to say yes. It wasn’t too bad … after I poured in a bit of brown sugar. It was a letdown that the milk container wasn’t shaped like a t-rex though.

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas | Paris-Brest

Paris-Brest [filled with Swiss cheese cream and honey caramel]

I could have done with way less Swiss cheese cream. It made the choux pastry a bit soggy so it wasn’t too enjoyable.

What took me by surprise was seeing tampons and pads in the women’s restaurant. This is the first time where I’ve seen something like this and it was very much appreciated that they were so detailed.

Justin Yu | Chef/Owner

It took me a while to realize the owner and chef of the place is my old friend’s brother. Small world!

Overall, it was a great experience and would recommend anyone to go! I’d gladly go with anyone who asks.

Theodore Rex
1302 Nance St, Houston, TX 77002 | (832) 830-8592 | Website | Yelp

2017 Illinois & Wisconsin Trip for Sarah’s & Jacky’s Wedding

October 2, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, September 20th, I packed my bags and bid farewell to Rizzo then headed over to Sissy’s with her and Tim. We spent the night and woke up a couple of hours later, Thursday, where I was devastated to find that I forgot to pack my jeans.

Anyone who knows me knows that I cannot stand sitting in many public seats without my legs covered up due to the nasty seats. But I prevailed – I put on my athletic shorts and we carried on for our five am flight where they gave out Stroopwafles as a snack.

We landed at eight and bought a day’s worth of public transportation.

After a fairly long train ride and a short walk later, we checked into our hotels, threw our bags in the room and headed off to breakfast.

After a short walk, we ended up at Yolk.

Yolk | Chicago, Illinois | Countryside Skillet

Countryside Skillet [seasoned potatoes, bacon, ham, sausage, mushroom, onion, green pepper, cheddar. Two eggs any style. Side of country sausage gravy. Toast, pancakes, or english muffin.] | $14

They messed up mine and BIL’s order but other than that, it was delicious! Too much food for one person!

We walked across the Chicago Riverwalk towards a Loft nearby just so I can buy a pair of jeans. Thank goodness! Such a beautiful view and look how scary it is that they all park backward in that garage!

Then we all headed to Millennium Park where we checked out the famous bean, The Cloud Gate. So many fingerprints were smeared all over that bean and I was sad to find that I couldn’t get a flawless picture because of it and I wasn’t about to wipe it down (shuddering at the thought of all the germs!).

And the Crown Fountain. I’m not too sure what the faces are about but there were so many little kids splashing around which was adorable.

After standing around for a while, we decided to hop on a bus to make use of our one-day transportation pass and headed to Navy Pier.

Navy Pier is right next to the Children’s Museum and therefore we saw a machine making many bubbles with little kids running through it.

Sissy and Tim played with the bubbles and said that it was super sticky so I can’t even imagine the parents having to clean these babies off!

We walked around the pier and due to the heat BIL got a margarita to go at Margaritaville while Tim and I got a cup of water.

I stopped into Making History Chicago, a souvenir shop for my usual postcard purchase before we headed outside.

Look at that view. I wish I lived somewhere where I can walk and see this. But I probably won’t enjoy it as much if it was at my fingertips, though.

As we were walking back to the bus stop, we noticed a lot of spiderwebs all over the beautiful flowers so I just had to get a snap … and also because Scruffy hates spiders and Sissy and BIL thought it’d be funny to send him some love this way.

I need to better my picture taking skills but you can make out that gorgeous spun web.

We hopped on the Nordiac bus and a short walk later, we were at Goose Island Tap Room.

Goose Island Tap Room | Chicago, Illinois | Sofie

Goose Island Sofie | Saison Beer

We sat and chatted for a long while since we were drenched in sweat and dying from the heat.

What a coincidence to see this sign. So much love coming all the way from Chicago.

We were recommended to have dinner at Au Cheval and decided it was time to check out the reviews where we found out that the wait was going to be horrific. The boys chugged their beers and we headed there just in time because when we got seated, people started piling in.

Au Cheval | Chicago, Illinois | Crispy Fries with Egg

Crispy Fries [mornay sauce, garlic aioli, and fried farm egg] | $9.95

Sissy’s order. I’ve never had garlic aioli I wasn’t a fan of until now and only because the mornay sauce was the bomb!

Au Cheval | Chicago, Illinois | 32 oz Pork Porterhouse

32 oz pork porterhouse [foie gras and roasted apples] | $38.95

Apparently, the porterhouse (a two to three serving) has limited availability and BIL just had to order it. Tim and I declined to share since we wanted the burger (what they’re known for) but we did hint we wouldn’t mind trying a small piece. Towards the end, BIL shared a bit more than intended. Though it was good, I’m not a big fan of pork (other than the bone area) so not something I’d recommend though BIL and Tim probably will.

Au Cheval | Chicago, Illinois | Single Cheeseburger with Bacon and Egg

Single Cheeseburger | $11.95; Add bacon | $3.50, Add egg | $1.00

Tim and I both got the single cheeseburger with added egg. Tim added bacon as well so just picture mine without bacon. It also comes with a pickle. Delicious. Maybe I was super hungry but it could pass as one of the best burgers I’ve had in forever.

Au Cheval | Chicago, Illinois | French Fries

French Fries [garlic aioli] | $6.25

I didn’t know Sissy got fries so I ordered the regular and I kept trying to steal some of her mornay sauce. Without that sauce the fries aren’t worth the money.

We walked to Walgreens for water and little knickknacks we didn’t pack before heading back to the hotel and calling it a night. We slept like babies due to lack of sleep the night before.

We woke up Friday morning and had breakfast at the hotel.

We played a couple rounds of some card game BIL brought with him (Gordon and Patsy stopped by to say hi since they had just landed) then packed up our bags, checked out, and checked in our bags at the concierge.

Then headed to Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. That was the reason for the card playing.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | Chicago, Illinois | The Lou Personal Pizza

The Lou Personal Pizza [spinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with three cheeses] | $10.25

Sissy being vegetarian got the personal pizza that served one and even then did not finish due to a heavier breakfast. It was good but the crust on the bottom was quite soggy due to all the veggies.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | Chicago, Illinois | The Malnati Chicago Classic Large Pizza

The Malnati Chicago Classic Large Pizza [Lou’s lean sausage, some extra cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce on Buttercrust] | $26.05

Tim, BIL, and I shared a large and though I am a lover of pan pizza, I will say, with all the ingredients in there, the crust on the bottom was still super crispy.

Look at how the ingredients pile up! And there was still leftovers — the boys tried so hard to shove it down their throats and did not complete the challenge.

We headed back to the hotel, got our luggage, and headed to Hertz to pick up our car.

We started our drive towards Madison, Wisconsin where I worked on updating and memorizing the wedding schedule and took a nap.

Soon enough, we were checking into the hotel where we received goodie bags from the bride and groom.

After dropping our luggage off at our rooms we went to The Great Dane, a pub and brewing company.

We ordered beers and snacks while playing Chinese card game.

The Great Dane | Madison, Wisconsin | Crop Circle Wheat

Crop Circle Wheat [60% wheat malt and imported German yeast and hops – refreshing and somewhat spicy, served unfiltered with a slice of lemon]

I got the sampler tasting cup size so it was only like a dollar something. So worth it since I don’t drink much. I wish more places did it that way!

The Great Dane | Madison, Wisconsin | Old Glory Cheese Curds

Old Glory Cheese Curds [over one-half pound of American Pale Ale hand-battered Ellsworth Wisconsin cheese curds served with a roasted Hatch green chili crema] | $9.25

It was nothing special. Tasted like fried mozzarella. No squeak, which is what I heard makes cheese curds, cheese curds.

The Great Dane | Madison, Wisconsin | Poutine

Poutine [fresh hot pub fries and Ellsworth Wisconsin garlic dill cheese curds finished with a rich gravy and minced chives] | $6.75

This was a better option, cheaper too than the cheese curds. We scarfed these down very quickly.

After, we dropped Tim off at Ichiban Sichuan for the wedding rehearsal dinner – without the rehearsal – and headed to the lake.

We walked around and I was able to capture some shots.

I tried to capture the ducks and only got this good picture since seconds after this shot some kids ran up to them telling them to shoo away.

We walked into Graze for dinner but due to a short wait, we took a walk around the capital.

Look how it lights up!

And how it reflects off the glass building across the street. Graze is located on the right of the building.

Bibimbap [choice of marinated: ground pork or tofu, crispy rice, sunny-side up egg, sauteed bok choy, market vegetables, spicy gochujang] | $16

Sissy ordered the bibimbap which was way better than I expected since I live in a city with a Chinatown.

Graze | Madison, Wisconsin | Pan Seared Gnocchi

Pan Seared Gnocchi [delicata squash, kale, chevre, honey crisp apples, cider redux, ground cherry brown butter] | $19

Though my gnocchi was to die for, especially the vegetables thrown in there, it was super expensive for the amount of food I got. I forgot that’s how fancy places are.

We walked into Walgreens for my usual postcard purchase before we headed back to the hotel where I got ready for tomorrow’s big day while Sissy, BIL, and Tim played more card games.

Saturday morning, Sarah and Jacky’s wedding day … but first breakfast at the hotel after a quick stop by Brudda’s and SIL’s room to pick up Emmy to join us.

After breakfast, Emmy, Sissy, Brudda, SIL, BIL, and Peggy all went to Dane County Farmer’s Market. We kept bumping into people and it took us a while to realize that everyone was going in one direction and that it looped around the capital.

Brudda and I took so many shots of sunflowers since the bees were buzzing. He has way better shots than mine (he has a better camera too) but it was fun getting to shoot alongside him since these moments are very rare now.

A bunch of various flowers was way cheaper than those we find here in Houston. I am not a lover of flowers but the colors captivated me.

And the tri-color cauliflowers! I wished so bad that we had an extra day and a kitchen so that we could buy ingredients and make a meal!

Everyone bough mango smoothies to beat the heat except for me. Does anyone else get even thirstier after drinking juices?

Soon enough we found a cheese curd stand worth stopping for, Schroeder Kase.

I went crazy and bought a few bags and Sissy and BIL bought a couple. So much squeak! Sadly the squeak was gone when we got it home but a few short seconds in the microwave put the squeak back (a bit).

One of the places I wanted to visit for cheese shopping was Fromagination so I was ecstatic to find out that it was at the same place as the market!

Look at all the cheese! SIL and I were able to try some before we made our purchases. Great customer service here.

We headed back to the hotel where I quickly picked up my things and headed to Olbrich Botanical Gardens with John, Tim, and Jo to set up the reception area. John and Tim got us Chickfila for lunch. Yum!

After much set back the wedding was on its way. I was able to catch a shot of the bride and father of the bride as they walked down the aisle toward the groom and pastor. Not to toot my own horn but I love this shot and what this shot symbolizes.

There was a buffet of food and I must say the best wedding food I’ve had ever … and I’ve been to many weddings!

The bride and groom even paid for everyone at the wedding to attend the Gleam: Art in a New Light Exhibit which the gardens held for the public.

There were lights hanging off and wrapped around trees and even lighted up sculptures. I love little lights! Sigh … so pretty. My photography skills are still lacking, but I am still going to share the pictures below.

After cleaning up and making sure everyone has left the location we headed back to the hotel, changed, and packed up. Then it was a long drive back to the Chicago airport.

Our flight was at five am Sunday so we didn’t get any sleep. We knocked out on the plane – I missed snack time! When we landed a little before eight am we stopped by Sissy’s and BIL’s house before heading home and dropping Tim off on the way.

Once home we all took showers then headed to New Pho Katy with the family and Tim and all head back to our house where we played a few card games before Scruffy and Luna came over.

We played a round of Camel Up before disbanding and calling it a day. We were all pooped and couldn’t wait to lay in bed and do nothing.

I accepted when Sarah asked me to be her day of wedding coordinator. I’ve done certain parts of other weddings in the past but to be in control of a whole day was something I never imagined especially coming from my cousin! I can only hope I did a good enough job to where the bride and groom had a swell time. It was a great experience and I had fun doing it!

Sarah and Jacky had their tea ceremony on Saturday, September 30th at her parents’ house and afterward, we all went to Sushi9. Scruffy got to experience how a tea ceremony kind of works and I was so thankful he showed up even though he was not feeling well. Trooper. Now that her wedding is over, who is next? Call me up. I can be your coordinator. hehe

Yolk
340 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (855) 328-9655 | Website | Yelp

Chicago Riverwalk
400 E Lower Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 | Website | Yelp

Loft
51 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 269-0301 | Website | Yelp

Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

The Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

Crown Fountain
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Yelp

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 595-7437 | Website | Yelp

Margaritaville
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 496-3840 | Website | Yelp

Making History Chicago
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 645-0062 | Yelp

Goose Island Tap Room
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612 | (800) 466-7363 | Website | Yelp

Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 | (312) 929-4580 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens
151 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 863-4249 | Yelp

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (312) 828-9800 | Website | Yelp

Hertz
401 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 | (312) 372-7600 | Yelp

The Great Dane
123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 284-0000 | Website | Yelp

Graze
1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 251-2700 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens
15 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 257-3814 | Yelp

Dane’s County Farmers Market
2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 455-1999 | Website | Yelp

Fromagination
12 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 255-2430 | Website | Yelp

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 | (608) 246-4550 | Website | Yelp

Pho Katy
811 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 | (281) 206-7933 | Website | Yelp

You Light Up My Life

September 18, 2017 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

This past Saturday, my love surprised me by taking me to the Museum of Fine Arts for Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish exhibit. Watch the video below for a short clip of it I took.

Finally got to see Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish exhibit at The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Heart is happy. @mfahouston . . . . . #art #pixelforest #worrywillvanish #pipilottirist #mfah #htx #houston #texas #exhibit #instaart #light #fairylights #colorful #happy #happyheart #melliedeephotography

A post shared by Melissa || Mellie (@malohaho) on Sep 16, 2017 at 12:58pm PDT

My heart is so happy. This is what I want one of my rooms to be in my future house but I wouldn’t even know where to hang them. Sigh … so happy.

He even went to Pho Binh 59 South with me even though he craved a nice, juicy Grub burger. I ordered the vermicelli special bowl that comes with pork, chicken, and shrimp. The pork is hands down the best I’ve ever had anywhere.

Afterward we met up with Rami and Caitlin Khun Kay Thai Cafe so that Caitlin can grab a bite. We watched her eat while catching up before heading back to their house to play 42 or Texas 42, a domino game.

We headed to the public library for Caitlin to pick up a book that was on hold and went to Moody Ice since it was such a hot day out.

Moody Ice | Houston, Texas | Coconut Hawaiian Shaved Ice

Hawaiian Shaved Ice [coconut syrup, condensed milk, Blue Bell vanilla ice cream, and fresh fruit]

Scruffy and I shared a coconut flavoured one. We were both surprised how much we liked it! YUM!! We played a Russian card game that I cannot remember the name to before heading back to their house where more 42 was played before their friend Sam came over. We all hung out, planned a bro’s shower (baby), and when Sam left, played Trivial Pursuit board game edition.

When we got back to Scruffy’s, we ordered UberEats since we hadn’t had a proper dinner meal. Scruffy ate and played Destiny 2 with Blake while I stuffed my face, watched telly and searched for jobs.

Sunday morning, we picked up Pei Wei to have lunch at Andrew’s house and then Scruffy and I hung out a bit at his own house before I headed home. After a long cuddle session with him I headed over to Sarah’s to go through the run down for her wedding this coming weekend. I’m coordinating her wedding and after four hours of going through everything with her, I think it’ll be perfectly fine. Fingers crossed!

RECIPE | Harissa Hot Sauce

La Michoacana Natural
3802 Avenue H, Rosenburg, Texas 77471 | (832) 595-9150 | Website | Yelp

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas

Fix Coffeebar
415 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 | (832) 807-4562 | Website | Yelp

Theodore Rex | Houston, Texas

Theodore Rex
1302 Nance St, Houston, TX 77002 | (832) 830-8592 | Website | Yelp

2017 Illinois & Wisconsin Trip for Sarah’s & Jacky’s Wedding

Yolk
340 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (855) 328-9655 | Website | Yelp

Chicago Riverwalk
400 E Lower Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 | Website | Yelp

Loft
51 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 269-0301 | Website | Yelp

Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

The Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

Crown Fountain
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Yelp

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 595-7437 | Website | Yelp

Margaritaville
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 496-3840 | Website | Yelp

Making History Chicago
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 645-0062 | Yelp

Goose Island Tap Room
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612 | (800) 466-7363 | Website | Yelp

Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 | (312) 929-4580 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens
151 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 863-4249 | Yelp

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (312) 828-9800 | Website | Yelp

Hertz
401 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 | (312) 372-7600 | Yelp

The Great Dane
123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 284-0000 | Website | Yelp

Graze
1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 251-2700 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens
15 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 257-3814 | Yelp

Dane’s County Farmers Market
2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 455-1999 | Website | Yelp

Fromagination
12 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 255-2430 | Website | Yelp

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 | (608) 246-4550 | Website | Yelp

Pho Katy
811 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 | (281) 206-7933 | Website | Yelp

You Light Up My Life

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005 | (713) 639-7300 | Website | Yelp

Pho Binh 59 South
8336 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074 | (713) 777-1770 | Website | Yelp

Khun Kay Thai Cafe
1209 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77019 | (713) 524-9614 | Yelp

Moody Ice
1919 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008 | Website | Yelp

Pei Wei
16101 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land TX 77479 | Website | Yelp

La Michoacana Natural 3802 Avenue H, Rosenburg, Texas 77471 | (832) 595-9150 | Website | Yelp

Fix Coffeebar 415 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 | (832) 807-4562 | Website | Yelp

Theodore Rex 1302 Nance St, Houston, TX 77002 | (832) 830-8592 | Website | Yelp

Yolk 340 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (855) 328-9655 | Website | Yelp

Chicago Riverwalk 400 E Lower Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 | Website | Yelp

Loft 51 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 269-0301 | Website | Yelp

Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

The Cloud Gate 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

Crown Fountain 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Yelp

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 595-7437 | Website | Yelp

Margaritaville 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 496-3840 | Website | Yelp

Making History Chicago 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 645-0062 | Yelp

Goose Island Tap Room 1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612 | (800) 466-7363 | Website | Yelp

Au Cheval 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 | (312) 929-4580 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens 151 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 863-4249 | Yelp

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria 439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (312) 828-9800 | Website | Yelp

Hertz 401 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 | (312) 372-7600 | Yelp

The Great Dane 123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 284-0000 | Website | Yelp

Graze 1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 251-2700 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens 15 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 257-3814 | Yelp

Dane’s County Farmers Market 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 455-1999 | Website | Yelp

Fromagination 12 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 255-2430 | Website | Yelp

Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 | (608) 246-4550 | Website | Yelp

Pho Katy 811 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 | (281) 206-7933 | Website | Yelp

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005 | (713) 639-7300 | Website | Yelp

Pho Binh 59 South 8336 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074 | (713) 777-1770 | Website | Yelp

Khun Kay Thai Cafe 1209 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77019 | (713) 524-9614 | Yelp

Moody Ice 1919 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008 | Website | Yelp

Pei Wei 16101 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land TX 77479 | Website | Yelp

La Michoacana Natural
3802 Avenue H, Rosenburg, Texas 77471 | (832) 595-9150 | Website | Yelp

Fix Coffeebar
415 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 | (832) 807-4562 | Website | Yelp

Theodore Rex
1302 Nance St, Houston, TX 77002 | (832) 830-8592 | Website | Yelp

Yolk
340 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (855) 328-9655 | Website | Yelp

Chicago Riverwalk
400 E Lower Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 | Website | Yelp

Loft
51 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 269-0301 | Website | Yelp

Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

The Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Website | Yelp

Crown Fountain
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 742-1168 | Yelp

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 595-7437 | Website | Yelp

Margaritaville
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 496-3840 | Website | Yelp

Making History Chicago
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 645-0062 | Yelp

Goose Island Tap Room
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612 | (800) 466-7363 | Website | Yelp

Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 | (312) 929-4580 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens
151 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 863-4249 | Yelp

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 | (312) 828-9800 | Website | Yelp

Hertz
401 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 | (312) 372-7600 | Yelp

The Great Dane
123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 284-0000 | Website | Yelp

Graze
1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 251-2700 | Website | Yelp

Walgreens
15 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 257-3814 | Yelp

Dane’s County Farmers Market
2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 455-1999 | Website | Yelp

Fromagination
12 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 255-2430 | Website | Yelp

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 | (608) 246-4550 | Website | Yelp

Pho Katy
811 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 | (281) 206-7933 | Website | Yelp

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005 | (713) 639-7300 | Website | Yelp

Pho Binh 59 South
8336 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074 | (713) 777-1770 | Website | Yelp

Khun Kay Thai Cafe
1209 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77019 | (713) 524-9614 | Yelp

Moody Ice
1919 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008 | Website | Yelp

Pei Wei
16101 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land TX 77479 | Website | Yelp