Some years ago, an “expert” told me in the future, half the products in a grocery store will be branded restaurant foods. I scoffed. Shouldn’t have, he was right. No matter your favorite fast food or casual dining choice, it’s very likely you’ll find products with their names on them in the frozen food section… Continue reading White Castle Frozen Fries Review – Nationwide Grocery Product
Bombas Grill Review, East Dundee, IL
Bombas Grill Review Damn, I love it when a place far exceeds my expectations. I was on the prowl for a new burger in the NW burbs of Chicago and stumbled upon this micro-sized diner Bombas Grill Review offering burgers, sandwiches, and some Greek specialties. I was intrigued by the “Zeus” burger, which promised a… Continue reading Bombas Grill Review, East Dundee, IL
Marcos Pizza Review – Nationwide Chain
A new franchised location of Marco’s Pizza opened down the block from me this week; Marco’s, out of Ohio, is the 12th largest pizza chain in the US, and will hit 1000 stores this year. It was started by an Italian immigrant, Pat Giammarco, in 1978. The advertising claims “Authentic Italian Pizza” and I don’t… Continue reading Marcos Pizza Review – Nationwide Chain
Italian Village Review, Chicago, IL
I generally eschew “legends” in the restaurant business (exception, New Orleans), as I have found over and over again, so many of them are resting on their laurels of decades ago. Such is not the case with The Italian Village, really three restaurants under one roof in downtown Chicago, is the city’s oldest Italian restaurant, serving… Continue reading Italian Village Review, Chicago, IL
Penny Lane Review, Barrington, IL
A pub/grill, not the song. Tho the song is one of my favorites. Let’s pause, shall we? The Penny Lane Pub is a modestly sized bar and grill with daily specials, live music on weekends, and open til 3 AM. They have a good bar menu with pizza, sandwiches, wings, tacos, and of course… Continue reading Penny Lane Review, Barrington, IL
Hometown Bagels Review
Having been a bagel muncher for many decades, I was suprised to note in a store the other day a package of “Chicago style” bagels. Who knew? Whereas most consumers of bagels (and pizza for that matter) are familiar with “New York Style” bagels (and pizza), afficianados insists “it’s the water” that makes those products… Continue reading Hometown Bagels Review
Grovers Grill and Bar Review, Fox River Grove, IL
Grover’s Grill and Bar, at 412 Northwest Highway in Fox River Grove, IL, sits across the highway from the FRG Metra station. It’s been Grover’s for maybe 3 years. I think it was a Mexican restaurant before that, I had never been in there. They did some remodeling before opening, took out a couple walls,… Continue reading Grovers Grill and Bar Review, Fox River Grove, IL
Nikos Pointers Saloon Review, Marengo, IL
It is so seldom you run into any place, product or service these days that the end result is that the experience exceeds your expectations. Spoiler alert. Niko’s exceeded my expectations on every level. I was tooling around Northern Illinois and I’ve had some good grub in the town of Marengo before, so I decided… Continue reading Nikos Pointers Saloon Review, Marengo, IL
Parkview Chorizo Smoked Sausage Review
Chorizo is a type of pork and/or beef sausage which differs in different parts of the world. Spanish chorizo is a smoked, cured, sausage, often sliced and eaten like salami. It’s seasoned with hot peppers and pimento. Chorizo found in Mexico and Mexican-American dishes in the US, tends to be ground meat and fattier. It… Continue reading Parkview Chorizo Smoked Sausage Review
Dutch Farms Frozen Cheeseburger Review
I’ve tried a lot of these ‘heat and eat’ burgers, some full cooked, some raw that you have to cook. It’s a long list of these sandwiches that I have slogged through, 7-Eleven, Trader Joes, Fatburger, SteaknShake, Ball Park, Biz Az, of course White Castle, and so many others. Today’s entry is from Dutch Farms,… Continue reading Dutch Farms Frozen Cheeseburger Review