Comments on: Our Place

By: Karin's Mom

Karin's Mom — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:23:30 +0000

Tim,
I think with the enhancement of nature that your apartment boasts, you need some fossils. Let me know how many.
Karin’s mom

By: Meghan

Meghan — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:37:30 +0000

What a lovely space! Your taste is impeccable. :)
Congrats on the article.

By: Michelle A

Michelle A — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:58:46 +0000

Beautiful! Great article… can’t wait to see how you remodel the kitchen. You have great taste. I love your blog!

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:27:21 +0000

Hey Carollina, I really like all three of those places but I am having trouble getting over how inexcusably bad the service is in the cafe at Marion Street. Especially at lunch. Some of the worst service I have had in my life, especially for a restaurant serving that level of food. I love shopping in the market half of the space and everyone there is so lovely but when I cross over to the cafe I am always frustrated. Have you had that experience too? It is disappointing. But, I keep giving it another chance and hope that one day they improve. I really like the food and love that there is someplace within walking distance of our apartment where we can get burrata and duck fat and any cheese I would want. I have heard the rumors about a second farmers market day and think that is a very good idea. Here’s hoping!

By: Carollina

Carollina — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:42:15 +0000

When farmers market season arrives, you won’t have to get cherries by mail order. Speaking of which, did you hear that they are thinking about adding a mid-week farmers market? (Fingers crossed.) In the meantime, have you been been to places like Penzeys & Olive and Well & Marion St Cheese Market? Looking forward to your take on some of the local places….

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:31:29 +0000

Hi Patty- Thanks for the nice message. We’re looking forward to meeting you too!

By: Patty Siegel

Patty Siegel — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:14:13 +0000

Tim, my daughter Mikaela shared the article with me and your home is beautiful. I love the mix antique and contemporary touches. She just raved about the pizza! I look forward to meeting you and Bryan when we come to Chicago in the fall. Patty S.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:49:02 +0000

Thanks for all of the sweet messages!
And yes, Megan, those are indeed some Heath salt/pepper shakers on the table. They are my favorite.
Yay to Oak Parkers coming out of hiding! We’re loving Oak Park so far, but are especially looking forward to farmers market season!

By: Megan Gordon

Megan Gordon — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:50:11 +0000

Hey Tim: wow, congrats on the new, stunning space. Your taste isn’t too shabby. Did I not spot a few of my favorite little heath vases on the center of the table? Congrats on the piece. Recognition much deserved!

By: Carollina

Carollina — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:49:23 +0000

I have been a big fan of your blog for a while now; in fact I have a sheaf of recipes from your website that I have to organize. (Well, okay I have a lot of recipes I have to organize.) I have finally stopped lurking to say hi to a fellow Oak Parker. Hi (waves excitedly) and welcome!

By: Nikki Stoyko

Nikki Stoyko — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:07:04 +0000

Beautiful indeed! What a home to entertain in, and live in! You have reignited my passion for white walls! Lovely!

By: Beth T.

Beth T. — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:18:45 +0000

Disco balls AND water buffalo vertebrae?

Can I move in?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:23:56 +0000

it’s simple. but warm.

By: Sarah G

Sarah G — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:52:29 +0000

You have a really lovely house, post more pictures!

By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:46:39 +0000

How exciting, Tim. Your home is beautiful. Smooch.

By: Charles G Thompson

Charles G Thompson — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:24:57 +0000

Congrats on being featured and these are lovely pictures. I love the knives – I just got one of those magnetic holders but haven’t put it up yet. Is there a proper way to store the knives, i.e. tip up or tip down? Something I’ve been wondering…

By: Ting Zhou

Ting Zhou — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:14:44 +0000

Hi，Tim. so simple and clean. It is a lovely space. I also read your story from the Time Out Chicago. Now you and your partner are the first two people I known in Northwestern and Chicago just for food. :)

By: my spatula

my spatula — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:09:44 +0000

so, so serene and lovely! i spent many weekends as a child at sleepovers in oak park at my cousin’s home. love oak park and OPRF is forever seared in my memory!!

By: Warm 'n Flaky

Warm 'n Flaky — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:12:47 +0000

Simple, understated and most appealing. What a nice story about you guys!
I am a loyal follower of your site and I ‘brag’ about you to everyone who matters :-)

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:16:38 +0000

Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments.
Caffettiera- we haven’t figured out spices yet. We have our favorites in magnetic tins on the fridge, which works okay, but most are piled on top of each other in a cabinet. The challenge seems to be finding a place is that is convenient and away from heat and light. Hmmmm….