Get in the Holiday Spirit at Christkindlmarket Chicago – Daley Plaza

If you: -Need help getting into the holiday spirit -Still need to get some Christmas gifts -Are hungry for some meat -Are thirsty for some Glühwein Then head down to Daley Plaza for the Christkindlmarket. The first thing I do when I am there is head to the Glühwein line. Depending on the time and […]

Floriole Cafe & Bakery‏ – Lincoln Park

My friend April brought me to Floriole Cafe & Bakery because she thought we would both like it. She has a knack for picking good eating spots. We ordered the Tartine of the Day: Grilled Sourdough Topped with Goat Cheese, Squash and Herbs. It was served open-face with a side salad. I love squash and this […]

The Biggest Village in Germany – Stuttgart

The beauty of the autobahn is the drive to Stuttgart from Munich can be as quick as you want, pending traffic of course. Coming into Stuttgart I was struck by what a beautiful valley I was driving into. It looked like there were vineyards in the hills as well. Wikipedia describes it perfectly, “The city […]

Dispatch from Munich – Day 2

Unfortunately the jet lag won and I found myself wide-awake and hungry early in the morning. I wound up buying way too many unhealthy snacks at a gas station and re-learning how to drive a stick shift in the streets of Munich at 3am. Needless to say I needed some serious caffeine to fuel my […]

Dispatch from Munich – Day 1

Getting off a red-eye is always nice but stepping into Munich Airport was even better. Well designed and surprisingly quiet. There were plenty of people there but there was not the noise level I associate with O’Hare. I loved it. Rental car rented and off to get rid of the luggage I was excited to […]

Consuelo the Food Truck – Big Star Chicago

Big Star is one of my favorite taquerias in Chicago from the Johnny Cash records to the perfectly sweet and sour San Antonio Sling (Herradura Plata, St Germain & Grapefruit) enjoyed while sitting on the patio in the Chicago sun = heaven. Every taco on the menu is worth eating. My favorites are: –Tacos Al […]

Fast Food Quest – BIG & little’s Near North Side

12/5/11 Update: BIG & little’s has moved to 860 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL I heard that Chick-fil-A opened in Chicago and it got me thinking about fast food. I remember liking it back in the day but would I like it now? It’s like when you have a favorite movie from your teenage years […]

Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover Sneak Peek Video – Travel Channel

“Writer, traveler, professional eater.” Now, that’s what I’d like the title of my business card to say someday. I wrote about this show back in August but wanted to give an update now that the premiere date is around the corner. Format of the show will have Anthony Bourdain spend 24-48 hours in each […]

Get Dosed! | Dose Market & Open House Chicago

The Dose monthly market is tomorrow from 10am – 4pm at the River East Art Center. Another great lineup of fashion, art and of course food. Some debuts by Salted Caramel caught my eye: pretzel-graham toffee, Salted Caramel cocoa mix and salted bourbon caramel sauce. Get Dosed! | Dose Market. The perfect opportunity to see some […]

Attention Oyster Lovers: Shaw’s Crab House – Royster with the Oyster Festival

The “Royster With The Oyster” 23rd Annual Oyster Festival and Tent Party started this Monday and continues through tomorrow at Shaw\’s Crab House. For anyone that likes oysters and a party, this is for you. There is an Oyster Hall of Fame Dinner tonight at 6:30pm. $79/person. Friday Shaw’s hosts their Tent Party on Hubbard. There […]