The dictionary defines “hospitality” as “generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests.” Restaurants are certainly part of the hospitality segment of business, yet many fail to remember putting the word into practice. Not so at the Happ Inn, a casual but remarkable eatery in the northern Chicago suburb of Northfield, IL. From the moment of… Continue reading Happ Inn Bar and Grill Review, Northfield, IL
Category: Hamburgers
Rics Dog Gone Good Food Review –
I’m on a roll, lately I’ve hit quite a number of places that have exceeded my expectations, and there’s nothing wrong with that, at all! Yesterday was no exception, when I was out in the NW Chicago burbs surveying changes that have occurred since we first moved to the idyllic town of Barrington in 1987.… Continue reading Rics Dog Gone Good Food Review –
Milwaukee Burger Company Review – Milwaukee, WI
I don’t read reviews before I go to a restaurant. I know, that’s odd for someone who regularly writes them, but I want my experience to be my own, not influenced by someone else’s observations. And so many are bogus, anyway, aren’t they? I wonder what kind of person it takes to completely trash a… Continue reading Milwaukee Burger Company Review – Milwaukee, WI
Billy Goat Frozen Burger Review – from Devanco Foods
The restaurant part of the legend of the Billy Goat Tavern began on Chicago’s South Side in 1934. Greek immigrant William Sianas paid $205 for the Lincoln Tavern. In 1964, Sianas moved the bar to its current subterranean location, and it’s here, underneath Chicago’s Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue, that the modern part of the… Continue reading Billy Goat Frozen Burger Review – from Devanco Foods
Fatsos Last Stand Review – Chicago, IL
Fatsos Last Stand, in Chicago west of the Loop, is retro and haute cuisine at the same time. Conceived as a neighborhood hot dog stand, the original owner committed to delivering the best of class food possible. And he achieved it, with damned tasty burgers, Chicago style hot dogs, and fried shrimp (another Chicago staple).… Continue reading Fatsos Last Stand Review – Chicago, IL
Milwaukee Burger Company Review – Kenosha, WI location
Milwaukee Burger Company Review. I don’t read reviews before I go to a restaurant. I know, that’s odd for someone who regularly writes them, but I want my experience to be my own, not influenced by someone else’s observations. And so many are bogus, anyway, aren’t they? I wonder what kind of person it takes… Continue reading Milwaukee Burger Company Review – Kenosha, WI location
Fast Bites Sliders Review – Advance Pierre
I’ve reviewed a lot of products that I commonly call “gas station foods,” or ready to eat and heat and eat sandwiches. Often these are from one of the industry giants, Advance Pierre, (hereinafter AP) which also recently acquired a sizable competitor, Landshire. Past reviews on this site include Advance Pierre’s Sausage and Cheese Biscuit,… Continue reading Fast Bites Sliders Review – Advance Pierre
Village Squire Review, Dundee, IL
Sporting an English pub decor, the Village Squire is a mini chain with four locations in the W / NW Suburbs of Chicago. They’ve been around since 1958. It’s casual dining, with an extensive menu as well as daily specials. Special kid’s menu has more options than you’re used to seeing at fast casual restaurants.… Continue reading Village Squire Review, Dundee, IL
Sollys Grille Review, Milwaukee, WI
If you tool around the Upper Midwest, you’ll undoubtedly run into a regional burger and custard chain named “Culvers.” Their motto is roughly “home of the butter burger.” Believing that depends on who you ask. Culver’s version is to fry the burgers on a flattop and nestle it on a toasted, buttered, bun. But on… Continue reading Sollys Grille Review, Milwaukee, WI
Pasture Perfect Burger Review
I have to say from the outset, me and frozen burger patties don’t get along. I’ve tried a boatload of different brands. To me, they have a taste and texture in common that I personally don’t find appealing. I think probably many of them are marketed to be tossed on your charcoal or gas grill,… Continue reading Pasture Perfect Burger Review