Flub a Dub Chub. Hot dogs in the tub.

On a sunny day I swung by a hot dog and burger joint I’d heard about from a few reputable sources but had yet to visit.  Situated in the garden Continue reading →

Donut Vault. You can’t keep good eats locked away for long.

A surprise stop by my GM at The Donut Vault (400N. Franklin Ave.) was the highlight of my day at work. Gorgeous and enormous, the famous chestnut donuts were soft Continue reading →

The French Market. Possibly Chicago’s BEST Pastrami sandwich.

The French Market (131 N. Clinton Ave.) in the old Union Station is a hidden spot in Chi-town that most locals aren’t even aware of. For the most part there Continue reading →

Big & Little’s. The Deep Fried Cheeseburger. Need I say more?

Big & Little’s (860 N. Orlrans Ave.) is quickly turning into one of my favorite places to eat in the city of Chicago.  They make the food I truly love Continue reading →

Banh Mi & Co. Vietnamese sammies far far from home.

If you haven’t jumped on the Banh Mi sandwich band wagon, you’re missing out – big time.  A French influenced Vietnamese sandwich that is always served on a French-style baguette Continue reading →

The Smoke Daddy. Established BBQ in Wicker Park.

I hadn’t been to The Smoke Daddy (1804 W. Division Ave.) in Wicker Park for a couple years and while driving through the neighborhood I stopped by for a quick Continue reading →

Chizakaya. CHIcago’s best IZAKAYA. The ramen’s pretty tasty too.

As Jill works at a local ramen and yakitori restaurant, we like to search out places known for their ramen.  We finally found a good night to check out Chizakaya Continue reading →

Red Violet. Elevated Chinese cuisine in a super chic atmosphere.

Sometimes a great way we’ve come across cool food spots is through site like Groupon, Living Social and most recently, Bloomspot.  We purchased a $30 for $60 for an upscale Continue reading →

Chi Cafe. A gem among gems in Chinatown, Chi-town.

Chinatown is full of excellent restaurants.  Many serve similar if not the same dishes so it comes down to quality of ingredients, execution and of course service and ambiance.  We Continue reading →

Ciao Neapolitan Pizza. You will not be forgotten.

Ciao here in Logan Square is no more. No web page to connect you to and no address to share. Totally lame. I dined there twice and both times loved Continue reading →