Author: Angela Dalessandro

Angela Dalessandro

As a food and beverage enthusiast, I'm on the ever-winding journey of life in the food lane. I have a background starting at 14 years old as a theme park food vendor, from there a barista and cook at a local Chicago confectionery/bistro, take-out reception at a pizza joint, hostess for a steak house, waitress in fine dining and casual places corporate and non, bartender at various sports bars and night clubs, manager for family-owned and signature hotel restaurants, but forever an admirer of the culinary arts.


E&D Beat | St. Francis

March 5, 2013 | By

This uptown dining destination has been a neighborhood favorite from day one.

E&D Beat | Postino Central

February 14, 2013 | By

Re-visit Postino Central for their fantastic lunches and other great deals.

E & D Beat | FEZ

December 19, 2012 | By

Entertain your appetite at this midtown hot spot.

E&D Beat | Vovomeena

December 11, 2012 | By

The new downtown hot spot for coffee and breakfast.

E&D Beat | Federal Pizza

November 21, 2012 | By

The new pizza place fits right into the neighborhood, complementing the nearby “cousin” concepts, Postino Central and Windsor.

E&D Beat | Lux Central

November 9, 2012 | By

Get to know, or reacquainted with, Lux Central.

E&D Beat | Carly’s Bistro

October 24, 2012 | By

The new downtown eat beat visits a classic local hangout: Carly’s Bistro.