I apologize ahead of time for the extreme use of foul language contained within this post. Rarely do I curse like a trucker in posts, but Mr. Beef on Orleans might just possibly be the biggest insult to my taste Continue reading
For years, La Pasadita has been known as the best taqueria north of the Eisenhower in Chicago, but does the reputation live up to to its title? My opinion is hell no. I heard all about the hype and legend Continue reading
Ever since Anthony Bourdain featured The Smoke Daddy on his show No Reservations, a huge buzz formed around this BBQ joint in Wicker Park, but what for? Smoke Daddy is terrible! Despite its terrible BBQ, people continue to flock here Continue reading
When you pay $50 for a one pound steak at one of the Chicago area’s most reputable steakhouses, one would expect one of the best steaks they have ever had. Gibson’s Steakhouse absolutely fails at cooking steaks. First, you have Continue reading
The Taste of Chicago is finally here, and I’m sure many of my readers are wondering when I will be attending it. It may disappoint some to know, I refuse to take part in it or promote it. Why you Continue reading
No, that’s not a strawberry ice cream smoothie. It’s a mixture of lean, finely textured beef trimmings – or “pink slime” as we have grown to call it. Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald’s, probably never imagined his west suburban burger Continue reading