Chicago’s Maid-Rite Has Closed! Sad news to report: Chicago’s only Maid-Rite burger has apparently closed….here is the article I found announcing the closure: http://lincolnpark.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/local-maid-rite-closes-after-6-months-in-business I wrote about this new spot late last year, and I had hoped the place would… Read More ›
I love Tokyo! Look at those lights – what a vibrant, exciting, uniquely original city! So many reasons to love Tokyo, but this post looks at one of the most unique areas of of the city: Golden Gai! First, here… Read More ›
Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty-three years ago, two great American traditions were changed forever: watching TV and eating dinner. Thanks to the invention of the “TV dinner”, Americans could step away from the stove… Read More ›
“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” It’s National Wine Day! Did you know that this is a picture of eternal life? A LOT OF ETERNAL LIFE? Toast, It’s Good For You! We all know that a glass of red… Read More ›
Provence At Night! There is nothing better in the world than saying goodnight in a magical place…especially when you are there to celebrate – like we did! Welcome to Vaison la Romaine, France… Welcome back to the beautiful south of… Read More ›
Talk About A “Wild And Crazy” Guy! It is easy to forget just how funny someone is after they’ve entertained you for so long…you can take them for granted…so it’s always nice to go back and remember just how brilliantly… Read More ›
Hungry for a bite to eat? Like “browsing” the buffet? I always admire the Chef who can whip up a quick meal for a thousand people…although sometimes it can be kind of “boring”… Well, there once was a Chef who… Read More ›
Let’s Head To The Moon! The Tour de France is one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events – due in part to the face that, most years it takes place on the moon! Well, it just LOOKS like the… Read More ›
Poutine Lovers, Have I Got A Bite For You! Behold the magical poutine dish from Badhappy in Chicago. This tiny hole in the wall serves what has been called the best poutine in town, and I am about to show… Read More ›
In the mood for a chorizo popsicle? How about some Deep Purple Poutine? ing: imagining new gastronomy! Thanks to this crazy, creative Chicago restaurant, you can go “flavor tripping”! Every six weeks the menu changes, with all sorts of creative… Read More ›
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