Monthly Archives: January 2007

Hackney's

Posted on January 30, 2007 by John

This is the Patty Melt from Hackney’s in Wheeling (241 S. Milwaukee, Wheeling). Just in case you don’t know what a Patty Melt is, it’s a hamburger patty, American cheese, and grilled onions, on dark rye bread. Oh yeah, one … Continue reading →

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The Bar on Buena

Posted on January 29, 2007 by John

This is the Burger Wrap from The Bar on Buena in Buena Park, on 910 W. Buena. No, I’m not trying to set the record for “most times using Buena in a sentence,” that’s just how it works. This is … Continue reading →

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About Posting Comments

Posted on January 26, 2007 by John

I’m a rookie at this blogging thing, so let’s feel our way through comments. Currently, anyone can comment, I just have to review them. I do this to prevent blog spam, really nasty profanity, and just general distastefulness. I’m on … Continue reading →

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Homemade Meal of the Month

Posted on January 26, 2007 by John

This is a brand new feature on Tasty Chicago. Each month, I will highlight a homemade meal by one of the top cooks in this country, my wife. She makes a darn good rib (I don’t prepare food by the … Continue reading →

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The C-P Matrix

Posted on January 24, 2007 by John

There are many factors that affect your enjoyment of a food-related endeavor. Taste, of course, is one of the main factors; it has to taste good, period. Service is another factor; prompt and courteous, but not rushed. We can probably … Continue reading →

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Goodwin's

Posted on January 19, 2007 by John

Alright, I had lunch in the Loop today at Goodwin’s, 175 North Franklin. The tortilla wrap (not burrito) above is the Santa Rosa. It’s served hot in a flower tortilla, filled with spicy black bean mix, chicken breast, pico de … Continue reading →

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Cullen's

Posted on January 13, 2007 by John

Wow, I love burger cross-sections. This is the burger from Cullen’s (3741 N. Southport), called the Saloon Burger, done medium well, with American cheese and grilled onions. It’s a good, solid entree by any measure and will cost you $9.50. … Continue reading →

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Piece

Posted on January 6, 2007 by John

This is my top thin-crust pizza in town. This is the Piece white pizza with banana peppers and mushrooms. In case you are not familiar with white pizza, it just has a little garlic and olive oil in place of … Continue reading →

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