Time To Celebrate Movies – In A Delicious Way! Yes, a dish that pays homage to the “yellow brick road” in “The Wizard Of Oz”, and how about a cannoli from “The Godfather?” Welcome To Hollywood’s Glorious Past – Thanks… Read More ›
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Chicago Skyscraper Crane Repair – 30 Stories High! A Real “Tower Of Terror!”
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 ›
Dyeing Chicago’s River Green! Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2017!
Dyeing A Tradition! Turning Chicago’s River Into St. Patrick’s Green! Chicago kicked off St. Patrick’s Day week in style once again, by painting their river green! This tradition kicks off a weeklong celebration in Chicago, beginning with the dyeing of… Read More ›
Caviar Tater Tots! Fried Bologna! Chicken Wing Cupcakes! Three Amazingly Unique Food Dishes To Stick Between Your Teeth!
Hungry? We’re all heading into the weekend, so why not head for something like this? Yes, this is a “Buffalo Chicken Wing Cupcake” – sound good? I’m not sure I heard you – SOUND GOOD? Imagine getting this gift from… Read More ›
The Shocking “Kent State” Massacre! Anti-War Protests! CSN&Y! An Era Of Political Activism!
48 Years Ago Today… I am a student of political history, and recent protest marches, and the reaction of the new administration, remind me of an era of political activism surrounding the Vietnam War in the late 60’s and early… Read More ›
NEXT! Eating Ancient Rome! Chicago Goes Back In Time For An Amazing Meal!
Welcome To “Ancient Rome!” Chef Grant Achatz has a terrific restaurant in Chicago called NEXT. Every few months, the staff creates an entirely new menu – and now it is time to head to “Rome!” The menu just started is… Read More ›
Women’s March On Chicago! 250,000+ Strong! American Democracy At Work!
Chicago’s Women’s March – 250,000+ Strong! Chicago joined a slew of other cities in America and around the world for a women’s march to support equality and fairness, and to put America’s new President on notice. America Raises Its Voice!… Read More ›
Chicago’s Fried Chicken Battle! Parson’s Vs. Honey Butter Fried Chicken! A Delicious Taste Test!!
Who Wants Some Fried Chicken? I have been on a “fried chicken binge” lately, and since I spend a lot of time in Chicago, they are taking care of my addiction in a very tasty way! Welcome To Chicago –… Read More ›
Chicago’s Iconic Cape Cod Restaurant Closing! Lobster Thermidor! Bookbinder Soup! A Tasty Farewell At The Drake Hotel!
Another Landmark Bites The Dust! Chicago’s iconic seafood restaurant, The Cape Cod Room, announced that it will be closing its doors forever. The restaurant is located inside The Drake Hotel, which is located at the very north end of Chicago’s… Read More ›
Greatest Thanksgiving Movie EVER! “Planes, Trains & Automobiles!” Del Griffith Rules!
“Six bucks and my right nut says we’re not landing in Chicago.” Where shall we begin? Oh, how about this way: “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” This is the late John Hughes’s masterpiece, and the single best film ever made about… Read More ›