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 →

Brown Trout. Sustainable fine dining from a husband-wife duo.

Not many posts in and I get to share my first more “upscale” or at least special occasion meal with Continue reading →

The Peasantry. All Things Good Here…

Franks n’ Dawgs on Clybourn is one of my most consistent and satisfying go-to quick service joints in the city Continue reading →