Monthly Archives: September 2007

Some Serious Reviews of Chicago Bars

Posted on September 26, 2007 by John

This guy Sean Parnell has been to a lot of bars, and he writes passionately about them. You can read his take on about 250 bars at The Chicago Bar Project. These reviews are very involved. Parnell seems to have … Continue reading →

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Swim Cafe Lemon Coconut Muffins

Posted on September 25, 2007 by John

You have to try the muffins from Swim Cafe. It’s one of my top places so I’m going to dig into it. You may recall this little food adventure, which was my first recorded experience at Swim Cafe. And check … Continue reading →

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Wow Bao

Posted on September 13, 2007 by John

That word six-pack has a lot of connotations. One of my newest uses of the term relates to a pack of hot asian buns. I got a six-pack of baos the other day from Wow Bao in Water Tower Place. … Continue reading →

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The Kerryman

Posted on September 7, 2007 by John

When I hear Shepherd’s Pie I think to myself, I don’t want some shepherd making my pie, I want the shepherd out in the field, making sure nobody steals my sheep; I want grandma making the pies. Make sense? So … Continue reading →

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Soldier Field

Posted on September 4, 2007 by John

What’s a guy to eat at a Bears pre-season game? How ’bout a Johnsonville bratwurst and some chili cheese fries? Yep. It was decent. It about lined up with expectations. But keep in mind, unless I’m going to US Cellular, … Continue reading →

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