Hi, I'm Polly.

Welcome to my little treehouse — a running log of the projects, places, and ideas I'm loving right now.

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food

MIL Food Lab - Dining at the Roof of the World

Thoughts on kitchen, terroir, culture, and the experience of the highest fine dining restaurant.
11/24/2024

Recent Work
video

TCM SILENT SUNDAY

for Logan Center of the Arts
Feb 2026

Places I love

An ongoing map of restaurants, bars, shops, hotels, and hideaways from Tokyo, Paris, Chicago, and many others.

bar

57th Street Wine

Hyde Park local wine shop specialized in small producers and natural wines. With bi-weekly free tasting events!
Chicago
cafe

Acid Coffee

Cafe & Roaster. Specilize in "super fruity!" beans. Very cozy, opened vibe and you can talk with the barista a lot! He is very funny.
Tokyo
bakery

BIEN-ETRE MAISON

The one shop I go back all the time. Seasonal parfait changes monthly with bold flavor combination (think spice, tea)!
Tokyo
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