#130 – Philly’s Best. Chicago’s Best.

I suppose it isn’t much of a surprise that a joint named Philly’s Best just might serve up Chicago’s best cheesesteak.  But would you believe  it’s even better than what Continue reading →

#129 – Mars Cheese Castle. What do you mean, JUST grilled cheese?

The grilled cheese sandwich.  Simple, right?  Well, it is.  Buttered bread, cheese, browned and melted usually in a skillet or on a flat top.  Done.  Just because something is simple, Continue reading →

#128 – Comet Cafe, Milwaukee. After two burgers how ’bout some meatloaf?

It has been a beefy day but Hungry Hungry ain’t flinching.  When peeps found out HHH was in Milwaukee, the suggestions began streaming in on where to eat during the Continue reading →

#127 – Solly’s Grill. THE Butter Burger. Call it a day.

You’ll find Solly’s Grill (4629 N. Port Washington Rd.) about ten minutes from downtown Milwaukee.  Opening their doors in 1936, Solly’s is the creator of the now famous Butterburger.  You’ll Continue reading →

#126 – Hungry Hungry invades Milwaukee…Burger-style.

The Sobelman. A burger that is nothing short of legend around the fine city of Milwaukee, resting just ninety minutes North of Chicago. There are a number of fine a Continue reading →

#125 – Bistro Bordeaux. Chef driven food, downtown Evanston.

Since Chef Michael Gottlieb has taken the helm as the Executive Chef at Bistro Bordeaux (618 Church St.), a quaint romantic spot in downtown Evanston, the restaurant has experienced a Continue reading →

#123 – Sultan’s Market. Shucks, you shouldn’ta showed me your Shawerma!

A gold, onion-shape dome decorating the entrance to this storefront is one sign that Sultan’s Market (2057 W. North Ave.) is not your average “convenience store” / restaurant.  Sultan’s has Continue reading →

#122 – Ricobene’s. A “Sox” Side Tradition.

Everyone has pre baseball game traditions.  Whether you go to Maxwell Street and get a polish or peanuts from the same hawker outside of Wrigley, food is a focus both Continue reading →

#121 – Jam. Breakfast, Lunch & Dessert in one sitting.

Ever since Jam opened its front doors literally seconds from our back steps in Logan Square, we have cherished their breakfast and lunch fare.  They had a short stint at Continue reading →

#118 – Reno. That’s my mini pie.

It hasn’t been long since my first visit to Reno (2607 N. Milwaukee Ave.) and their wood burning oven. I enjoyed the Hook sandwich featuring Togarashi smoked salmon so much Continue reading →