The Jucy Lucy (sic) is a burger patty with molten cheese inside. It originated in Minnesota, but the actual birthsite is in dispute, with both Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club in Minneapolis claiming the naming rights. Matt’s uses the spelling of “Jucy,” while the 5-8 adds the “i.” You’ll pay $6.75 at Matt’s, and… Continue reading Jucy Lucy Recipe
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Cadillac Ranch Review
Cadillac Ranch was spawned a few years ago outside of Washington DC, and is on a fast growth track with five restaurants in the East and one outlet at the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis. Their aim is to bring great from scratch food in a fun rock and roll atmosphere. The menu features… Continue reading Cadillac Ranch Review
Lake Zurich, IL – Hackney’s Restaurant Reviews
Rolled into here today, last visit was, er….maybe thirty years ago. On the shores of suburban Lake Zurich (Chicago) and adjacent to the hoity-toity burb I used to live in, Hackney’s is a local “mini-chain” of casual dining. Bar and banquet facility, too. Their story is they have been selling beers and burgers since prohibition.… Continue reading Lake Zurich, IL – Hackney’s Restaurant Reviews
Barrington, IL – Wool Street Sports Bar and Grill
Normal Rockwell lives in Barrington. Or at least I thought he did when I picked it as the town to raise my family and keep them safe. Seems it worked. A quiet burg an hour by car or train from downtown Chicago, Barrington has been around since the 1850s. Today it’s a cute little village… Continue reading Barrington, IL – Wool Street Sports Bar and Grill