Behold The World’s Greatest Drink Combo! That’s right, thanks to the creative maniacs at Sobelman’s Pub & Grill in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Bloody Mary will NEVER be the same! This, my friends, is why I love the internet THIS MUCH:… Read More ›
Travel Memoir
Lollapalooza 2014! Eminem! Lorde! Fried Cheese On A Stick!
Welcome To Chicago’s Great Music Festival – Lollapalooza 2014! Chicago’s annual love affair with all music is underway again! Lollapalooza is back! Founded by Perry Ferrell in 1991, Lollapalooza used to tour the country, but found a permanent home in… Read More ›
Hot Dog Day! Hot Doug’s Shocker! Chicago’s Hot Dog Legend Calls It Quits!
It’s National Hot Dog Day 2014! Yes, today is the day to celebrate encased meat in a bun! So, for the next 24 hours you get to dig into anything that looks like THIS: Sure, on a national holiday like… Read More ›
The Iconic Comic Con! G4’s Epic Live Shows Remembered! Amazing Cosplay Photos!
Welcome To Comic-Con! In my time at G4, this was the week for Comic-Con Live! And for us, that meant ALL of our Talent heading into the madness of 150,000 fans for 3 days of live coverage of the greatest… Read More ›
Chicago’s Burger Wars! Heavy Metal Vs. Mad Max! Big Against Bag!
Question: Do you prefer a burger that is BIG: Or do you enjoy a burger that offers up a simpler pleasure – IN A BAG: It’s a question I pondered on a beautiful afternoon in a town that loves a… Read More ›
The Dark Heart Of Africa! Paul Theroux’s “Last Train To Zona Verde” – His Personal “Heart Of Darkness!”
Anyone Up For A Safari? It is, without a doubt, one of the world’s last great adventures…a trip to Africa to head out on safari and see the animals in their natural, beautiful habitat… It is a trip I will… Read More ›
Creamed Corn SUSHI! “Cola” Sushi Too! A Sushi Restaurant That “Kills!”
Time To Celebrate Sushi! I love sushi. All kinds of sushi, as you are about to see: So much so I have it on my phone! More on that in a moment. First, let’s talk sushi. The simplicity of raw… Read More ›
40 Years Ago! Paul McCartney & Wings Over Seattle! The Kingdome Implosion! Seattle Sports History!
40 Years Ago – A Live Masterpiece! Yes, it was 40 years ago that Paul McCartney and Wings released this triple live album – a moment from their worldwide tour that made them the biggest musical act on the planet!… Read More ›
The French Laundry’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! Chef Thomas Keller’s “XX” Party! Food Pics Galore!
A French Laundry XX Party! Time to celebrate twenty (XX) years of greatness, thanks to Chef Thomas Keller and the legendary French Laundry restaurant in Yountville, California! 20 Years Of Incredible Food! It began twenty years ago when a former… Read More ›
4th Of July “Slider Fest!” Burger Recipes That Create Fireworks! Breakfast Too!
Celebrate The 4th With Some Burger Fireworks In Your Mouth! Yes, those ARE french fries wedged into this wonderful slider – and I will explain later why it was such a GREAT IDEA – because this 4th of July, it’s… Read More ›