Welcome To Chicago – And The Chicago River! It’s one of the most beautiful – and enjoyable – walks in America: the 2 miles of riverfront along the Chicago river, which has been turned into a great place for tourists… Read More ›
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Happy St. Patricks Day 2023! How They “Paint” Chicago’s River Green! Here’s Video!
“Painting” Chicago Green For St. Patrick’s Day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Last Saturday, Chicago once again “painted” the Chicago River green and it’s a wild celebration that continues today! St. Patricks’ Day is also a day of reflection… Read More ›
Have You Met Chicago’s Man-Eating Lions? The Real “Ghost And The Darkness!” Up Close With The Tsavo Killers!
Meet “The Ghost And The Darkness!” They may not look it, but these are two of the most ravenous Lions in history! When I lived in Chicago, we’d go to see them – what a fascinating story! The two Lions… Read More ›
I Witness A Wild Chicago Crane Repair – Here’s Video 30 Stories High!
Welcome To Chicago! Welcome to one of America’s great cities – Chicago! The “Windy City” has so many great things to offer – like this spectacular view of the downtown area from 91 stories high – at the John Hancock… Read More ›
Making A “Capela” – Macau Meatloaf With Fat Rice! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Is Wrapped In Bacon!
Behold A Macau “Capela!” I loved a Chicago restaurant called Fat Rice, and their cookbook taught me about the cuisine of Macau, and how to make a “Macau Meatloaf” called a “Capela”! The word “Capela” refers to a circular shape,… Read More ›
Seeing History On The Side Of Chicago’s Iconic Tribune Building!
Welcome To Chicago! This is my wife Alex taking in the majesty of the Chicago River – we were there for a quick trip recently and I was reminded of one of the city’s unique architectural delights! Behold The Tribune… Read More ›
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2022! Painting Chicago’s River Green! Here’s How They Do It!
Painting Chicago Green For St. Patrick’s Day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! It’s a day of reflection turned celebration and here’s why! Today is the day to drink green beer, eat corn beaf and cabbage, and celebrate the “Luck… Read More ›
Dig Into This Delicious List! Here Are The World’s 100 Best Restaurants 2021!
It’s that time of year again: one of the most respected “best of” lists takes us around the world for the best culinary experiences on Earth! This annual list is sponsored by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, and gives food… Read More ›
A “Deep Dish Pizza” Legend Turns 50! Chicago Celebrates Lou Malnati’s Birthday! Here’s Their Delicious Deep Dish Recipe!
Celebrating A Deep Dish Legend! Happy birthday to Lou Malnati’s restaurant in Chicago – home of the iconic “Deep Dish Pizza” that Chicago is famous for! LOU MALNATI’S TURNS 50! That’s right: one of Chicago’s most famous restaurants just celebrated… Read More ›
A 2021 Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Surprise! They Painted The River Green! Here’s The Story And History Of The Event!
A St. Patricks Day 2021 Surprise! This is the Chicago River, freshly “painted” for the upcoming 2021 St. Patricks Day! This “surprise” was the Mayor’s idea, after Covid has once again cancelled this city’s boisterous plans for celebration St. Patricks… Read More ›
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