Being born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, I love a good Chicago Style hot dog joint. The Chicago area is full of them which is a wonderful thing. I grew up in Highland Park and Michael’s opened up when I was in high school and I worked there for 3 years. Great place. […]
Highland Park
Chicago is famous for it’s deep dish pizza and if you find the right place it is pretty good. But that said, it is still a gut bomb. Piece Pizza in the hip neighborhood of Wicker park in Chicago is serving up killer thin crust pizza. Man is this place good. And they have an exceptional […]
Chicago
Wicker Park is such a cool neighborhood in Chicago. So many great places to eat and Dove’s Luncheonette is one of them. It’s Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in a cool retro setting. The place is little and swanky and it’s all counter seats. So cool. I had the Avocado Toast. […]
Chicago
There are three Bongo Rooms in the city. I went to the one in Wicker Park. Very cool neighborhood of Chicago. What a great meal. Everything in here is scratch made using fresh ingredients. I had the Tomatillo Salsa Scramble. Three egg whites scrambled with grilled chicken, baby spinach and topped with diced avocado. Tasty. […]
Chicago
Look, Country Kitchen in downtown Highland Park is at best average food. But it is a mainstay and has been for a while and there is something to be said for that. So if you are in the area and are hungry for breakfast or lunch then stop on in. My Tuna Salad wasn’t bad. And hey, […]
Highland Park
On Chicago’s West Side in Noble Square is Charlatan. It’s Italian-American food and it’s delicious. And the restaurant has such a cool vibe. I could hang out there all night. They also have a great beer selection and make serious craft cocktails. This joint is an all around winner. I had the house made pasta […]
Chicago
What makes an Italian Beef Real Deal? Gotta be made with Vienna Beef and the ones at Wrigley Field are. Gone are the days of crappy baseball food. These are delicious. Has the thinly sliced Vienna Beef with the delicious au ju, killed soft bread and sweet and hot peppers. Perfection! Throw in a Cubs […]
Chicago
The Parmesan Truffle Cream Fry at DMK Burger Bar. Chicago’s Near North Side. Mile from Wrigley Field. And if you go the day the Cubs are in the playoffs you might get to ride the DMK Trolley to the field with cute wait people photo bombing your kids and free Old Style. BOOM! Oh, and […]
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