restaurants

I went to Tokyo for Latin American food

Serving Peruvian cuisine through Japanese ingredients, MAZ holds one of the city's most unique menu concepts.

Mar 20 • Ayah Sophia

Den is a love letter to kaiseki cuisine, and just about everything else too

To start, this is the hardest I’ve ever worked for a reservation.

Mar 14 • Ayah Sophia

What makes luxury tacky instead of aspirational?

A recent disappointment showed me exactly what happens when exclusivity isn’t earned.

Mar 4 • Ayah Sophia

Sakurai Tea Experience is an idyllic foray into Japanese tea

Worth it for the curious and inexperienced – overpriced if not.

Mar 1 • Ayah Sophia

Indienne is Among Chicago’s Best Michelin Meals

A strong menu boasting beautifully complex flavors at a reasonable price makes this spot a must-visit.

Jan 15 • Ayah Sophia

Kyoten Next Door: A Review

A traditional omakase experience in Chicago, from the perspective of a zillennial foodie who spends way too much money on fine dining.

Jan 8 • Ayah Sophia

Have you been playing with your food?

Michelin dining attempts to mimic what a seafood boil does just fine.

Nov 17, 2025 • Ayah Sophia

Oyster Girl Summer

Another craving has hit my wallet

Aug 31, 2025 • Ayah Sophia

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