I’ve been on a mission to have weekend breakfasts at rural locations in Illinois, and today we hit the Pub 72 Bar & Grill in Gilberts, IL. The “72” is after the number of the highway, and if memory serves me, is a rather new name. Not sure if the change also represented a change… Continue reading Pub 72 Review, Gilberts, IL
DQ Chicken Fingers Review
Started in Illinois in the 1940s, Dairy Queen (now owned by Warren Buffet) is based in a Minneapolis suburb and has over 6500 stores in 27 countries. Over the past few years, they have been adding hot food items to their ice cream only stores. I set out to have a Warren Buffet burger today,… Continue reading DQ Chicken Fingers Review
Francesca’s Bellezza – LaGrange, IL
Starting as a humble eatery on North Clark in Chicago, the Francesca group has grown to over thirty restaurants in several concepts, with locations in Chicagoland, Wisconsin, North Carolina and California . Reporter Luscious Linda dropped in their LaGrange, IL location, and enjoyed the Blueberry Cheesecake with Marscapone. Menus Locations Reservations Francesca’s Bellezza
Dining WIth My Late Friend Pat Clawson
Pat died last week, unexpectedly, at his home in Michigan. I’ve known Pat for more than 30 years, and he was a legend in the media business, as an investigative reporter at CNN and NBC, and as the D.C. bureau chief of the media trade rag “Radio and Records.” It was during that last position… Continue reading Dining WIth My Late Friend Pat Clawson
George’s Review – Indianapolis
George’s is a friendly bar and grill, located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, just off the 465. The feature a large selection of craft beers, and an amped up menu of bar fare, including appys, pastas, salads, sandwiches, entrees, pizza, and desserts. Something for everyone. Check out the loaded waffle fries for a different… Continue reading George’s Review – Indianapolis
Schaumburg, IL – Pilot Petes Restaurant Review 10/2015 Update
I was flying home from FCO, stopped at ORD and taxied out to a suburban airport to hook up with a friend, and bum a ride on his plane back to Santa Barbara. He was held up with a ground stop at TEB, so I was gonna have a couple of hours to kill. Luckily,… Continue reading Schaumburg, IL – Pilot Petes Restaurant Review 10/2015 Update
Trident Fish & Chips Review
Seattle based Trident Seafood is America’s largest seafood processor, with plants across the lower 48 and Alaska. They create seafood offerings for the retail and commercial markets. Consumer products are available under eight different brand names. I picked up Trident brand’s “Alaska Fish & Chips” a heat and eat product of fried pollock and french fries.… Continue reading Trident Fish & Chips Review
Jewel Italian Sausage Review
Picked up a package of fresh hot Italian sausage at my local Jewel-Osco; the chain is part of the Albertsons et al grocery empire owned by Cerberus Capital. The store brand sausage is packed for Jewel stores by a Chicago area meat company called Randolph Packing, which also sells products under their own brands. (Factory picture… Continue reading Jewel Italian Sausage Review
Volpi Prosciutto Review
I’ve looked at a lot of deli meats lately and written them up – the quality and prices cover the full spectrum. Not surprisingly, I tend to prefer the more expensive meats, the low cost ones have a texture I find unpalatable. But that’s just me. The smaller manufacturers seemed to have not lost their… Continue reading Volpi Prosciutto Review
Free Veterans Day Meals 2015
Restaurants offering free meals to Vets and Active Duty 2015