#112 – Rockit Burger Bar. I hear they have a tasty burger…

There are many a fine burger in our fair city.  To call yourself Rockit Burger Bar (3700 N. Clark St.), Continue reading →

#111 – Buffalo Joe’s. The only acceptable “suicide” in my book.

Buffalo Joe’s (812 Clark St.) in downtown Evanston is another one of those spots that if you grew up on Continue reading →

#109 – Ai vs. Union. One night, two ramen.

On the same day, TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE told me I had to try ramen at their respective favorite spots in Continue reading →

#108 – Glazed and Infused. Donuts in the meat district?…

A stone’s throw away from Publican Quality Meats is one of the city’s newest and most radical newcomers onto the Continue reading →

#107 – A Plate Thai. Now I KNOW you haven’t been here.

While waiting for my oil change, I wandered across the street from the Tuffy to a small storefront with four Continue reading →

#105 – Monti’s. The gal knows her cheesesteaks.

Left and right people have been saying I need to go to Monti’s (4757 N. Talman Ave.) for the city’s 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 →

#102 – Nhu Lan Bakery. The Original Chicago Bahn Mi.

It was only about a week after a very reliable source (D.R.) recommended I go experience the city’s most traditional Continue reading →