One of the joys (for me) of living in Chicago (or any big city and I’ve lived in a raft of them!) is having access to a preponderance of ethnic supermarkets. Within 20 minutes of me, I can partake of markets dedicated to Italian food, Indian, Asian, Polish, Ukrainian, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Greek. It’s… Continue reading Spartan Brothers Greek Grocery Review, Chicago, IL
Category: Sausage
Berghoff Restaurant and Bar Review, Chicago, IL
1870 was the year Herman Berghoff immigrated from German. He worked on plantations and at other jobs before opening his own brewery in Indiana. When the World’s Fair in Chicago came along in 1893, Berghoff set up a booth to sell his beer to fair patrons. He met with such success, he figured he better… Continue reading Berghoff Restaurant and Bar Review, Chicago, IL
Capri Pizza Review, Merrillville, IN
I have driven through Merrillville, Indiana countless times and never stopped’ it just happens to be perched at the intersection of a number of highways leaving (or entering) the greater Chicago area(I-65, 90,80, 94, and US 30). So if I ever have stopped and simply don’t remember it, the stop was either for gas, or… Continue reading Capri Pizza Review, Merrillville, IN
Queen City Smoked Sausage Review
When I made my initial foray to America’s foodie wonderland, Jungle Jims in Cincinnati last week, one item I picked up was a local product, Queen City Smoke Sausage. (The official sausage of the Reds, apparently). Sausage is a big deal in Cincinnati, as is German food in general. So popular, the city celebrates its… Continue reading Queen City Smoked Sausage Review
Jungle Jims Dry Salami Review
When I did my post last week about my first visit to the magical food kingdom of Jungle Jims, I didn’t talk about specific products, wanting to give them their own space and time. Like their packaged (house brand) dry salami. Now if you love salami of all types as much as I do, Jungle… Continue reading Jungle Jims Dry Salami Review
Bob Evans Hot Sausage Review
I rarely purchase pre-made breakfast sausage; it’s expensive and the available flavors are not always to my liking. Usually I just buy ground pork, which is always very cheap, and season it to my liking. But this week I grabbed a one pound chub of Bob Evans “Hot.” Bob Evans starting making sausage on his… Continue reading Bob Evans Hot Sausage Review
Random Meat Sticks Review
When I go on my drives, seeking out great dogs, burgers, and pizza across America, my in-vehicle snack food is frequently meat snack sticks, like Slim Jims. I can’t even begin to fathom how many brands and variations there are of this popular snack food. Ingredient and cost wise, they span the whole spectrum from… Continue reading Random Meat Sticks Review
Usingers Linguica Sausage Review
Usingers Linguica Sausage Review Linguica (ling gweeza) (also called “Portuguese Sausage) is a slightly spicy pork sausage in a natural casing, which has traditionally been featured in cultures that speak Portuguese. Its popularity has been expanding, and it’s widely available in Hawaii and California. It’s even on the menu at McDonalds in Hawaii. I first experienced it… Continue reading Usingers Linguica Sausage Review
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 –
Giordanos Pizza Review, St. Charles, IL
Brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio were born in a small town near Turin, Italy. The brothers first immigrated to Argentina and subsequently to the US. Upon arriving in America, Efren began working at a pizzeria in Chicago, but he was not satisfied with the pizzas he tasted and decided to open his own restaurant, Roma.… Continue reading Giordanos Pizza Review, St. Charles, IL