This is a classic smashburger. Two smashed patties, cheese, lots of pickles and sauce. And this is a classic McDonald’s “Big Mac”: You know the recipe – we all know the recipe: “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles,… Read More ›
Celebrating Chicago’s Fiery Food Scene! My wife Alex and I lived for 5 years in Chicago, and we ate our way through some incredible food. With all of the headlines regarding Chicago’s safety, I wanted to do two things: first,… Read More ›
A Monster Take On A Big Mac!! Everyone knows what a “Big Mac” is – repeat after me: “Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!” And here’s a reminder of what a… Read More ›
Behold The Greatest Bologna Sandwich In The World! Well, it is in my world at least! When my wife Alex and I lived in Chicago, we explored all of the great flavors of this city – including this fried bologna… Read More ›
Behold The “Loose Meat” Sandwich! Have you had a “loose meat?” Well, if you live in Iowa I’m sure you have, as most of this restaurant chains location are there, with others scattered around the US! In 1926, butcher Fred… Read More ›
90 Years Of “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” Exciting news for lovers of iconic food: the legendary Billy Goats Tavern in Chicago turns 90 year old today! Yesterday, they posted this on Twitter (sorry can’t do the “X” thing), and I knew I… Read More ›
Bite Down On A Big Mac With Don Gorske! Meet the guy who hold the Guiness Book Of World Records – for eating Big Macs! Not only that, Don has kept every single wrapper for them as well…and he’s still… Read More ›
Calling All Burger Lovers! With the Super Bowl kicking off soon, I wanted to once again share some of my favorite recipes with you – so you can impress your friends and family with some “Super Sunday SLIDERS!” Of course,… Read More ›
Hungry? This is a Pastrami Sandwich on Rye. It is a classic delicatessen offering, and when done well, one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. And Manny’s in Chicago does it well indeed! Manny’s is located in the “south… Read More ›
If you don’t know what you are looking at, you soon will…and while you are at it, gaze upon this: Time to take you to Big & Little’s, a successful Chicago restaurant made famous by “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.” You… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 