Peter Stromquist

Tag: Chicago Burger

  • West Dundee, IL – Chubby Bullfrog Bar & Grill Review

    I’m not sure if I’ll ever get used to bars and restaurants in strip malls.  I guess it’s perfectly fine to younger generations, but the idea of trying to squeeze “ambiance” into a former yogurt shop or dry cleaner just seems a stretch to me. The Chubby Bullfrog sees itself as a sports bar, with […]

  • Geneva, IL – Old Towne Pub & Eatery Review

    In my recent final Midwest swing of the year, before the snow flies and I head back south to the farm, I was meeting various friends around the city and burbs for fellowship and food.   One of my stops took me to Geneva, IL, a far western burb – you’d recognize the quaint downtown […]

  • McHenry, IL – Vickies Place Review

    Few things I enjoy more than a hot summer day on a boat, and docking at a more than adequate waterside joint for cocktails and snacks.  Such was the case I hit Vickies Place, in McHenry, IL.   McHenry is perched on the Fox River, which runs into the Chain of Lakes, on up to […]

  • Burgers That I Dream About (but haven’t gotten to yet!)

    Illinois Bar & Grill in Chicago serves up this monster, 3/4 pound of meat, and look at that bacon. Man oh man….I’ll be there soon. The photo is a still from “The Cheeseburger Show.” You’ll love this guy, watch an episode or six. (Kevin, if you object to my use of the photo, let me […]