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Muskie’s. Not all chedda’ is created equal. Don’t ya know?

Muskie’s (2878 N. Lincoln Ave.) is one of the (sadly) few hot dog stands around Chicago that serves REAL cheddar cheese with its fries and sandwiches.  Lots of places serve NACHO Continue reading →

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Sun Wah Chinese BBQ. Escofier has got nuthin’ on this duck.

Sun Wah BBQ (5039 N. Broadway) is special.  They’ve been in business for a few decades and do a lot really really well.  But they do one thing better than Continue reading →

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Mitsuwa Market. One of the most incredible and unique grocery stores in Chicago.

To be blunt, there is absolutely nowhere I have been to that transports you to another country, another culture, really another world all together, better than Mitsuwa Market (100 E. Algonquin Rd., Continue reading →

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Village Tavern in Schaumburg. The revisit.

After an overwhelming response to my original post on the Village Tavern out West, I decided to take some peeps’ recommendations and return for another visit to try their famous Continue reading →

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Half Italian Grocer and Deli. Making simple sammies just the way we like em.

Jill and I noticed this new grocer deli open up next to our usual Chase Bank a few weeks ago. After seeing some great reviews on Yelp, we swung by Continue reading →

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Jane’s Restaurant. “Community comfort food” in the corner of Bucktown.

On a gorgeous summer eve after a fun day downtown, Jill and I wandered over to Jane’s Restaurant (1653 W Cortland St.) near where my sister used to live to Continue reading →

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Bari & D’Amato’s. Hungry Hungry Hinden goes on a picnic…

Tis the season for al fresco dining, BBQ, grilling and picnics…and Hungry Hungry Hinden loves a nice picnic with his gal.  We decided to be tourists for an afternoon and Continue reading →

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Mercadito. A notch above your typical taco.

Jill and I were hungry and it was late.  We were on our way to our usual Chinatown spot when I threw out trying. Mercadito (108 W. Kinzie) as a Continue reading →

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Tweet. A far North side gem that has all the locals chirping.

Jill and I stumbled upon Tweet (5020 N. Sheridan Rd.) by pure luck.  While Jill’s tuxedo for her new gig was being altered (in just an hour!) we searched the Continue reading →

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Pequod’s Pizza. Unique pan pizza at its finest.

Since moving to the city I’ve been touting Pequod’s (2207 N. Clybourn Ave.) as the city’s best pan pizza. Seven years later with all the new spots that have opened Continue reading →

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