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The Village Tavern presents the Ultimate Chicken Finger

The ultimate chicken finger?…I know what you’re all thinking…”How good can a chicken finger be? Honestly?” Chicken, breaded, fried n served with a staple children’s sauce: ranch, BBQ or maybe Continue reading →

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Longman & Eagle. I made ‘em extra sloppy for ya!

Sloppy Joe’s are one of my all time favorite lunches to have at home. I have no problem making it from the can, though Jill makes a killer Joe sauce Continue reading →

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J. Wellington’s. R.I.P my beefy friend

I was sad when I heard J. Wellington’s shut its doors a months or so ago. I for one was a big fan. When they opened burgers were only $6.50 Continue reading →

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Brown Trout. Sustainable fine dining from a husband-wife duo.

Not many posts in and I get to share my first more “upscale” or at least special occasion meal with all y’all.  Jill searched through my Yelp bookmarks (I have Continue reading →

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The Peasantry. All Things Good Here…

Franks n’ Dawgs on Clybourn is one of my most consistent and satisfying go-to quick service joints in the city – but that’ll be a later post.  Their brilliance lives Continue reading →

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Xoco…can you please use the word in a sentence?

Rick Bayless’ sandwich and churro shop on Clark hits on so many levels. Xoco (449 N. Clar St.) product is often locally sourced and artisan crafted, flavors are layered, textures Continue reading →

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Big n Little’s. Big flavor…fair prices.

Beating NATO traffic has multiple benefits. No honking of horns or cursing out other drivers, plus a few extra minutes to grab some quick grub. Took Clybourn in and snuck Continue reading →

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Tropicuba. “Just” a grill in a convenience store.

Tropicuba (3000 W. Lyndale Ave.) rests on the corner of Sacramento and…anybody…Lyndale. Stumbling upon it during a walk around the neighborhood, we were greeted warmly by the owner. Super cheap Continue reading →

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Bang Bang Pie Shop. Lovin’ from Da oven.

Beautiful Saturday in the neighborhood!!  Too bad I have to work. But there’s always time for a quick walk with my lady before dealing with NATO traffic. We heard of Continue reading →

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The Counter. Hold the Burger.

When you start work at 4 PM, besides being able to sleep as late as you like, you also get the opportunity to have a tasty and filling lunch. Grabbed Continue reading →

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