I don’t necessarily get it. Or, I do, because as my first boss taught me “perception is reality.” In any case, I have a love/hate with places that are “supposed to be” awesome. I get excited and go (the love part) and then, more often than not, they don’t live up to their rep (the…
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I have a couple different requirements for good take-out Chinese food. I am decidedly unoriginal and order sweet and sour chicken 98% of the time, so crispy chicken breading is one requirement. Pineapple in the sauce is another requirement. Good egg rolls is a third. But the trump card for a good Chinese restaurant? The…
Read More...Good news for those who cruise down Clark Street, as the neighborhood avoids another vacancy.
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I know what you’re thinking… how can a precooked meat that comes in a can be delicious? Take it from a former hater of the Spam, it IS! At Aloha Eats on Clark in Lincoln Park diners have an array of options when it comes to classic Hawaiian cuisine. This popular preparation of this canned…
Read More...First, we had irritating Yankees fans meandering the city. Now, thanks to Lollapalooza, we’re treated to a variety of retro basketball jerseys worn by folks who have never hoisted a jumper. President Obama may want to keep some of that extra security from his birthday bash in town. Because my hometown of Chicago is under…
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Every time I have an out-of-town visitor, Chicago-style pizza is a top request when it comes to food. I always get excited to oblige that request. The majority of the time I take my friends to Lou Malnati’s for their first true deep dish experience. Pictured above is the Malnati Classic my friend and I had this weekend at their Lincoln…
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Hungry? Chicago Food Planet Near North tour fills your appetite for lunch and Chicago history.
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It is no surprise that SAPORI TRATTORIA was featured on the Chicago’s Best episode about seafood. What a coincidence that I happened to take one of my best friends out to dinner there for her birthday the very same evening the episode aired! For those of you who tuned into WGN to catch the episode, Sapori…
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Who’s serving up delicious dishes at Green City Market tonight: Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard and Paul Virant, just to name a few.
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If you live for a good brunch like me, then Toast in Lincoln Park should be a must on your breakfast to-do list.
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