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I’m on Schmap Chicago July 14, 2007

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A few days ago, I received an email that Schmap (a city guide) was considering one of my photos of Harold’s Chicken Shack for their guide to Chicago. Well, I just found out that Schmap selected and published it.

Check it out:

www.schmap.com/chicago/restaurants_southside/p=98539/i=98539.jpg

The Capital Grille (Chicago) June 26, 2007

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Today is a sad, sad day. For over 12 years, I was convinced that the Chicago Chop House served the best steak known to human tastebuds. I have tried Ruth’s, Morton’s and just about every big name place I could think of and nothing trumped the Chop House. Until today. I had the filet at The Capital Grille in Chicago about 10 hours ago and I am still “high” from the experience. The Sauteed Mushrooms were also incredibly good. Now, I always thought that mushrooms were mushrooms — a mere distraction. A colleague claimed the mushrooms at TCG are “so good that they make mushrooms at other places look like fungus.” Bold statement…but true. So, from now on, when I get into my carnivore mode and want the perfect steak, I will head to TCG instead of the Chop House.

Walking the Neighborhood May 28, 2007

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Moved into my own place today right off Division street. It’s smack in the middle of Cabrini Green which has changed quite a bit in the 7 years that I have been away from Chicago. After moving in, I decided to walk the neighborhood to get my bearings. So, I went down to Wells and up through Old Town. Had lunch at Old Jerusalem. It was a surreal experience to be back at one of my favorite places after all these years. On the way home, I stopped (okay ate!) at Sammy’s Red Hots. Where else can you get greasy fries, a Chicago dog with everything and a diet coke for two bucks? Good times!

So… all in all, a beautiful Chicago day with awesome Chicago food. Ahhh… life is good :-)