Burger Burger Review So the story goes, the original “Burger Burger” was developed in nearby New Orleans and made its way east to Biloxi sometime after 1947. The sandwich was sold in a local restaurant for years until one day, the perfect home of its own became available and the Burger Burger restaurant opened up,… Continue reading Burger Burger Review – Biloxi, MS
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Applebees Review – Nationwide Chain
Starting as a single restaurant called T.J. Applebee’s Rx for Edibles & Elixirs in Decatur, GA, 1980, Applebees has grown to a franchised chain of over 2000 units in 15 countries. Applebee’s is in the casual dining segment, with basic American dishes including salads, shrimp, chicken, pasta, burgers, and “riblets” an Applebee’s signature dish. Most of the units feature a bar… Continue reading Applebees Review – Nationwide Chain
DC Cobbs Review – Woodstock, IL
You may not have heard of the town of Woodstock, Illinois, but you’d probably recognize if if you were plopped down in the town square. Is the picture at the left a good enough clue? Or how about this quote: “Ned? Ned Ryerson?” If it hasn’t come to you, Woodstock is a quaint little town… Continue reading DC Cobbs Review – Woodstock, IL
Sonic Drive In “Slingers” Review – Nationwide Chain in 46 States
Can’t say who thought of this concept, but naturally the “Mushroom Council” is excited about it. The idea is to use finely diced mushrooms and seasonings as an extender for beef with a two-fold goal: to make hamburgers juicier and more flavorful, and also to do a bit for the environment – if we’re using… Continue reading Sonic Drive In “Slingers” Review – Nationwide Chain in 46 States
Teds Montana Grill Review – Naperville, IL Location
Asked to rate restaurants 1-5, 5 being best, usually the most I can muster is a 4.5. Not today, Ted’s Montana Grill gets a solid 5.0+. The media mogul Ted Turner, creator of the first “superstations” like TBS, and CNN, later to merge with Time Warner, Turner is the 2nd largest landowner in the US,… Continue reading Teds Montana Grill Review – Naperville, IL Location
Jamesons Original Charhouse Review – Crystal Lake, IL
Jamesons Original Charhouse is a micro chain with eight locations, six in Illinois, along with a two in South Carolina. They operate some Greek restaurants under different names in South Carolina as well. I imagine Jamesons is what passes for “fine dining” in the ultra-casual world our culture has become (but not in price, for… Continue reading Jamesons Original Charhouse Review – Crystal Lake, IL
Paradise Pup Review, Des Plaines, IL
A Chicago legend for decades, this suburban hot doggery shines when it comes to the basic Chicago fare of dogs, burgers, sausages, crinkle cut fries, shakes and the like. Cash only, order from the counterman (who’s extremely patient, even with newbies) and wait for your delish food to be cooked to order. There are a… Continue reading Paradise Pup Review, Des Plaines, IL
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Rosie OHares Review East Dundee, IL
Brittany (n.) a region in France; a region in England; one of the best restaurant servers in Chicagoland. Yes, I’m going with the third meaning here. A friend and I rolled into Rosie O’Hare’s, an Irish themed eating and drinking establishment overlooking the Fox River in East Dundee, IL. I must have driven by this… Continue reading Rosie OHares Review East Dundee, IL
Als Char-House Review, LaGrange, IL
You might wonder how a conventional old-timey steak house could survive on a several block stretch of hipster/millenial targeted restaurants. But Al’s Char-House, in downtown LaGrange, IL, not only survives, but thrives, by following the basic rules for success in the hospitality segment: 1) quality food, 2) good value, 3) consistent service. For decades, I’ve… Continue reading Als Char-House Review, LaGrange, IL