Finally! America Has A Female Three Michelin Star Chef! It was long overdue, but the US FINALLY had a 3-Michelin Star Restaurant with a Female Chef! Bravo to Chef Dominique Crenn for receiving this honor in 2018! The above photo by Daniel… Read More ›
Chicago restaurants
Here’s An Incredible Pastrami On Rye From Manny’s Deli In Chicago! Celebrating Mile High Sandwiches!
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 ›
Do You Like “Fluffy Tea?” Time To Sip Some “Cheese Tea!” Yes, CHEESE TEA!
Have You Had “Cheese Tea?” aka “Fluffy Tea?” This delicious confection from Asia is growing in popularity in the US – it goes by two different names but this shows you clearly what it looks like: Here’s how it is… Read More ›
Here’s My “Bistecca” Adventure in Italy! A Florentine Steak Served RARE!
Digging Into A “Florentine Steak!” It’s a signature steak that is served just one way in Florence: RARE. That means we headed to Florence Italy for an amazing meal! Florence Italy is an incredible city in the Tuscany region of Italy… Read More ›
My “Flaming Fagioli” Meal! A Fiery Tuscan Feast – In Chicago!
Time To Bite Into Chicago! This is the Chicago River, which is unique in that it flows OUT of Lake Michigan and into the river, a nifty engineering trick! Speaking of Lake Michigan: That’s my wife Alex and I standing… Read More ›
“Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” The Story Of Chicago’s Legendary Billy Goat Tavern – And Their Burger!
Behold a thing of beauty: A “Billy Goat Tavern Cheezborger!” Here’s a look at one of Chicago’s most unique and legendary underground restaurants! INTRODUCING THE BILLY GOAT TAVERN OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS! The original Billy Goat Tavern, located in Chicago, was… Read More ›
Here Are The World’s Best Memorial Day Slider Recipes! Bacon! French Fries Too!
Honoring Those Who Have Sacrificed For Our Freedom… I always lead this story with a reiteration of what Memorial Day means in America: it’s a day to honor those men and women who sacrificed their lives serving in the military… Read More ›
Here Are 5 Amazing Burger Recipes! Sriracha! Cheese-Dipped Too!
I LOVE BURGERS! And why not? They are everything that makes the world a better place! This post is going to celebrate burgers of all shapes and sizes, and share some great recipes for your grilling pleasure – with no… Read More ›
The “Shack Burger!” Bite Down On Shake Shack!
Does This Look Good? I mean….REAL GOOD? Of course it does…and it’s the fastest growing taste sensation in America! Time to do the “Shake Shack!” Biting Down On Shake Shack’s Gooey Goodness! As Shake Shack continues to expand across the… Read More ›
Chicago’s Delicious Burger Battle! BIG BIG BIG Vs. BAGGED!
Question: Do you prefer a burger that is BIG: Or do you enjoy a burger that offers up a simpler pleasure – IN A BAG: It’s a question I pondered on a beautiful afternoon in a town that loves a… Read More ›