#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 Continue reading →

Phil’s Last Stand. The Secret Menu Item.

Anyone who lives in Chicago knows there are way too many (yes, too many) hot dog and burger spots.  Yeah, Continue reading →

Moderno. Hungry Hungry Hinden phones home…

My second suburban stop on my journey around the world of food takes me to my hometown of Highland Park.  Continue reading →

Butcher and the Burger. A strong contender for the city’s best burger.

The fatal flaw of those burger joints that pile on what they call gourmet toppings is that the quality of Continue reading →

Crisp. Ain’t no thang but THIS chicken wang!

I love chicken wings. Buffalo, Asian, Indian, Jerk – all wings are good wings. Crisp (2940 N. Broadway St.) does Continue reading →

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 Continue reading →

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 Continue reading →

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 Continue reading →