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

Anns Bakery & Deli Review, Ukrainian Village, Chicago

 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

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

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

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

Hooters Wing Breading Review – Grocery Item

I read labels meticulously in grocery stores.  Not out of some health concern, real or imagined, just curiousity. I occasionally DO NOT read them when I grab something by impulse on the way out the door, and such was the case with Hooters Wing Breading “We Fix the Mix So You Don’t Have To!” I… Continue reading Hooters Wing Breading Review – Grocery Item

Carys Family Restaurant Review – Cary, IL

“No, we’re out,” said Adele firmly. I protested, and she replied “we had five servings left and I sold them all this morning. Won’t be more until the delivery truck comes.” “I’ll wait.” OK, I didn’t say that, and noticing the disappointment on my face that I wasn’t going to get to have Chicken Fried… Continue reading Carys Family Restaurant Review – Cary, IL

Tenutas Deli Review, Kenosha, WI

I’ve been in a lot of great Italian “delis” all over the world. Two of my favorites (until this week) are Martinotti’s in Portland, OR, and Bay Cities Deli in Santa Monica, CA. Both superb in their own right. I’ve hit a couple smaller ones in Chicago that are also enjoyable. This weekend I ran… Continue reading Tenutas Deli Review, Kenosha, WI

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