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No Bones Beach Club takes classic food like tacos and nachos and puts a vegan spin on it. From faux palm trees to decorative pineapples and neon signs, the space is designed to transport you to a tropical beach. Pieces of ripe banana were covered in toasted coconut and topped with Coconut Bliss ice cream and house-made coconut whip. Not only does No Bones Beach Club successfully execute excellent vegan food, but it also does a great job at creating a fun, tropical beach vibe.

Eeeeek! I can’t believe January is almost over. I really had plans to get this article out earlier but, you know, life happened

There are many great spots in the city to grab Italian ice to cool down on hot Chicago summer days but my favorite is Ava’s Italian Ice, which opened this past summer. The menu is broken down into cold dishes, hot dishes, robata grill, and sushi rolls. It’s hard to describe because it’s not like any ice cream you’ve ever tried before. However, I do like to also just casually walk around my favorite neighborhoods and stumble upon restaurants I’ve never heard of.

I gravitate towards using olive oil versus heavy sauces because it enhances the taste of food but never changes it. I used an Extra Virgin Olive Oil specifically from Spain. It’s made when the olives have reached optimum ripeness and comes in pure 100% olive juice providing natural antioxidants such as Olive Oil polyphenols and vitamin E. With that said, I was excited to hear about the “Olive Oil World Tour Olive Oils from Spain and the EU have joined their efforts to promote and bring the European healthy lifestyle throughout all parts of the world.