The first time I was in Russia it was before “the change.” It was not unusual to see dozens or hundreds of people in line at food stores, even though they knew that probably there would be no inventory. Outside of each subway station there were long lines of people selling ‘silly’ things: one shoe, two inches of vodka in… Continue reading Anns Bakery & Deli Review, Ukrainian Village, Chicago
Category: Sausage
Napoli Pizza Review, Woodstock, IL
I love being surprised (in a good way). I also love having an experience exceed my expectations. Both were the case at Napoli Pizza, in the distant Chicago burg of Woodstock. You may not recognize the name of the town, but you would if you were dropped into the town square – it’s where most of the exteriors of the… Continue reading Napoli Pizza Review, Woodstock, IL
Dollar Tree Breakfast Sausage Review
These poor little sausages start off with a couple strikes against them – I pretty much don’t like brown and serve type breakfast sausages. Including fast food kinds. But I thought I would give these two national brand names a shot when I saw them at the Dollar Tree. Jimmy Dean is an established sausage… Continue reading Dollar Tree Breakfast Sausage Review
Southern Belles Restaurant Review, Suburban Chicago
I went to try a new place today, the 5th outlet of a local chain called “Southern Belle’s” a breakfast and lunch place with a “Southern” twist. In addition to “regular” breakfast and lunch dishes, you’ll find their take on Southern foods like “Shrimp and Grits,” “Biscuits and Gravy,” and “Pork Belly and Eggs.” For… Continue reading Southern Belles Restaurant Review, Suburban Chicago
Sokolow Hunters Sausage Review
I love sausage. Smoked. Cured. Uncured. From Chicago. China. Spain. Louisiana. France. Italy. Poland. Anywhere. Sokolow is a major meat processor in Poland, dating back to 1899. They sell under the brand names of Gold, Sokoliki, Uczta Qulinarna, Naturrino and Darz Bór. Lucky for me, some of these are imported to the states, and in Chicago,… Continue reading Sokolow Hunters Sausage Review
Sheboygan Sausage Natural Casing Wiener Review
From their site: Since 1933, Sheboygan Sausage Company has been crafting a wide array of sausages with all the Old World goodness our customers expect. Our products include natural casing wieners, bratwurst, Italian sausage, summer sausage, little smokies, and braunschweiger. They make quality products, using old world recipes and is now part of American Foods Group,… Continue reading Sheboygan Sausage Natural Casing Wiener Review
Lombardis Italian Sausage Review
Rarely have I been able to find out so little about a product that I really wanted to share with you – I’m that excited about it. “Lombardi’s” is apparently a small/boutique/artisan sausage maker out of Chicago, which may or may not be owned by a small packer named Roma. I have to say “may be… Continue reading Lombardis Italian Sausage Review
Peps Drafthaus Frozen Pizza Review
I’m “frozen pizza rich” in one sense; there’s a mega grocery near me that stocks more brands of frozen pizzas than I even knew existed. It seems like there’s always something “new” in their freezers. (There are four, 30 foot long freezers of pies!). This week it is Pep’s Drafthaus. Pep’s Drafthaus Pizza is from… Continue reading Peps Drafthaus Frozen Pizza Review
Lou Mitchells Review, on Route 66, Chicago
Main Street of America, the Mother Road, Will Rogers Highway, all names for US Route 66, established in 1926, and destined to become one of the most famous roads in America. It ran from downtown Chicago to the Pacific Ocean, at Santa Monica (Los Angeles), California. Towns and cities grew up along side it, merchants… Continue reading Lou Mitchells Review, on Route 66, Chicago
PJs Moon Doggies Review Glenview IL
I don’t think anybody knows exactly how many hot dog stands there are in Chicago. It’s a well known fact that there are more than the total McDonalds, Wendys and Burger Kings combined. Estimates vary between 1500 -2000. In Chicago, a “hot dog stand” can take many forms, from street cart to brick and mortar… Continue reading PJs Moon Doggies Review Glenview IL