#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 →

#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 →

#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 →

#106 – Moto. An epic lunch.

Jill and I were honored to receive via TEXT an invitation to a special luncheon at Moto (945 W. Fulton Continue reading →

#104 – Mitsuwa Market Revisit. One word…Okonomiyaki.

Okay class, who remembers what Okonomiyaki is?…anyone?  We crossed paths with the dish at (now unfortunately closed) Chizikaya.  That’s right, 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 →

Superdawg. Obama says: “Don’t call it a hotdog.”

Superdawg is a classic dog joint originally located in Northern Chicago (6363 N. Milwaukee Ave.) that serves up some of  Continue reading →