R.J. Grunt’s. THE Original deserves some respect.

R.J. Grunt’s (2056 N. Lincoln Park West) is a symbol in Chicago.  It symbolizes how a man with a seemingly Continue reading →

Moderno (a second visit) for a “sack” lunch

Moderno (1850 Second St., Highland Park) is a unique restaurant to find in the suburbs.  I’ve dined there before and Continue reading →

Au Cheval. One of the citiy’s best burgers and some unusual hash.

Au Cheval’s (800 W. Randolph St.) kitchen stays open late – usually until about 1 in the morning.  Yeah.  And Continue reading →

Charlie Beinlich’s. A North Shore establishment has…gone fishin’.

Charlie Beinlich’s (290 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook), or just Beinlich’s, as it’s known by most North Shore folk, has been in Continue reading →

Wasabi. Life-changing Ramen.

This is it.  Wasabi (2539 N. Milwaukee Ave.) in Logan Square definitively has the best Ramen Jill or I have Continue reading →

Friendship Chinese presents the city’s best Crab Rangoon.

Friendship Chinese’s (2830 N. Milwaukee Ave.) flagship location in Logan Square has been in the neighborhood for quite some time.  Continue reading →

A decadent treat for my return to “Sweet” Home Chicago…

Home sweet home.  Great times in Northern California, but i’m glad to be back.  Not home for twenty four hours Continue reading →

Wine Country Day 7 – The Final Day. Why not stomp some grapes and get our Japanese on?!

What better way to spend a final day in wine country than to go to do something fun and unique Continue reading →