Arguably Milwaukee’s oldest pizzeria, the Caradaro Club was started in the mid 40s, as the popularity of pizza grew in the US due to returning European theater GI’s, who had experienced in while serving. Starting with a fully-proofed, very thin crust made with low gluten flour, the Caradaro is all about “tavern style” pizza, cracker… Continue reading Caradaro Club Pizza Review – Milwaukee WI
Buona Beef Meatballs Review – In Chicago Area Grocers
Buona Beef Meatballs Review Buona Beef is a local Chicago restaurant chain, started about thirty years ago. They have been on an expansion tear recently, and it seems like they are popping up on a regular basis. As well, they have a few of their products in the grocery stores now. The chain specializes in… Continue reading Buona Beef Meatballs Review – In Chicago Area Grocers
The Norwegian Restaurant Review – Rockford, IL
The Norwegian, restaurant review, Rockford, IL
Casey’s General Stores Sandwich Review – Midwest C Store Chain
Casey’s General Stores Sandwich Review
Kiefs Reef Review – McHenry, IL
There are lots of bars and eateries along the Fox River in Northern Illinois. If you’re a boater, you can navigate the river up to the “Chain of Lakes” where you’ll find even more choices. At nearly each one, there are docks to tie up your craft if you feel like having lunch, dinner, or… Continue reading Kiefs Reef Review – McHenry, IL
Jubelts Restaurant Review Route 66 – Litchfield, IL
Dating from 1922, Jubelts is arguably the oldest surviving restaurant on the original US Route 66 segment in Illinois. It’s about halfway between Chicago and St. Louis. Functionally a full bakery with attached restaurant, the eatery is open to serve delights from all three meal dayparts. It was late when I rolled in, and I… Continue reading Jubelts Restaurant Review Route 66 – Litchfield, IL
Coffee Pot Review – Kenosha, WI
The Coffee Pot Restaurant in Kenosha is an old-timey diner serving breakfast and lunch food that rocks.
Bonchon Review – Korean fried chicken in Schaumburg, IL
Bonchon is a Korean chain specializing in highly flavorful fried chicken and fusion dishes.
Da Catch Review – Rockford, IL
Da Catch seems to be a franchise, I’ve seen them in other cities, but I couldn’t find any info on that. There are a few locations in Rockford, IL, which is where I bumped into them. Fried fish is the specialty of the house, the full menu is shown below. They also feature wings, tenders,… Continue reading Da Catch Review – Rockford, IL
Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs Review – Lily Lake, IL
Literally in the middle of nowhere (no offense, Lily Lake, but you’re a highway intersection) – Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs may not actually be famous, but they deserve to be. Open seven days from 7AM thru the dinner hour, this small eatery is manned by “Pete” and his daughter? Companion? Wife? Pete is affable and… Continue reading Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs Review – Lily Lake, IL