#143 – Franks ‘n Dawgs’ B.L.T. Sausage

All sausages are ground on premise. Toasty, buttery New England style hot dog roll. I recommend going with friends so Continue reading →

#138 – Glenn’s Diner. Fresh Fish and so so much more.

If you’re a food lover and you live in Chicago, odds are you’ve dined at Glenn’s Diner.  Tucked feet West Continue reading →

#131 – Michael’s Red Hots takes fried spuds to another level…

Probably one of my first hot dogs and absolutely my first order of (real) cheddar fries were both enjoyed at Continue reading →

#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 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 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 Continue reading →

#110 – Little Goat – Opening Night.

You’d expect there to be some misses, maybe a hiccup or two on the opening night of any restaurant – Continue reading →

#103 – Urban Belly. The Ramen competition heats up in Logan Square.

Chef Bill Kim’s original vision, Urban Belly (3053 N. California Ave.), is a small noodle shop with communal seating that Continue reading →