Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like a basket of fried shrimp, right? They are wonderful for soaking up alcohol in the middle of the night, but Chicago’s fried shrimp houses also manage to keep alive the dream that we, too, can access the fruits of the Gulf anytime of the year. Bonus points go to … Continued
The Year of the Rabbit is here, and while I have a thing about consuming the actual animal (you try to digest 10 courses on Iron Chef), I have no problem sharing some of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Chicago. Each one offers something unique, and more importantly, delicious. Gung hay fat choy!
There are times when a man must be alone with a fried bird. I really dig the Fried Chicken Nights at West Town Tavern (Mondays, by the way), and I’ve been known to consume nearly an entire bird when Edna Stewart ruled her eponymous soul food restaurant on the West Side. But these days, I’m just as likely … Continued
With the Cheeseheads coming to town this weekend to face the Bears, it will be an EMMENTAL order to keep them all well-fed. Mainly BRIEcause they all have such high standards when it comes to curds. Wanna know what really gets my GOAT? The notion that the yahoos from the Fox GRUYERiver Valley have … Continued
So many flat screens, so little space at the bar. Sports fan or not, much of the city will be, ahem, a little preoccupied this Sunday, from noon until 3 p.m., watching Da Bears. If your plasma isn’t working, and you want to socialize with your fellow Bears fans, check out the screens, beers and … Continued
We could all use a little bit of warmth this time of year. God knows I’m afraid to see my People’s Energy bill this month, since I’ve been cranking the thermostat. Thank goodness our city is loaded with all kinds of Eastern European gems, where they worship borscht as much as they doburek. The gut-filling foods from … Continued
All week long, we’ve been re-running some of our favorite Top 5 lists from 2010. Today, it’s all about lemongrass and galangal. It’s also going to be my final post for 2010. I’m taking next week off, and will be back here January 3. Look for one more video post next week, as Justin Kaufmann … Continued