Central Park, New York, November 2017
New York City. Manhattan. Unquestionably one of the great cities in the world. True New Yorkers would say it's unquestionably The Greatest City in the world. Many find it a mecca for…
Empire Steakhouse, New York, November 2017
New York. The Big Apple. The City that Never Sleeps. When people around the world think of a city in the United States it will very likely be NYC. Most…
Lawry’s, Chicago, November 2017
No time to read this blog post all the way through? Fine. Here is the bottom line: If you want a classic, perfectly prepared Prime Rib dinner with a salad,…
The Albert, Chicago, October 2017
It's not often that a hotel makes references to physics in its name or the name and decor of its restaurant, but one recently-opened hotel in Chicago does just that.…
Eddie Merlot’s, Lincolnshire, IL, Sept., 2017
You might not believe it, given all the restaurant reviews I write, but I love to cook. During the week, when I am at home in the Chicago suburbs, I…
Southern Cut Barbecue, Chicago, July 2017
In the United States, barbecue (long, slow cooking at low temperatures with wood smoke) is generally associated with the Southern states. Texas boasts of its brisket and beef ribs smoked…
Pinstripes, Chicago, July 4, 2017
Last month I wrote a review of dinner at Pinstripes, a restaurant that features food, bowling and bocce at 7 locations, mostly around Chicago. The review was a mixed bag—some…
Urban Farmer, Portland Oregon, June, 2017
After a weekend of photography in the Alford dessert in the far southeast corner of Oregon, I returned to Portland to overnight before flying home the next day. I have…
Howells & Hood, Chicago, June 2017
Valeria and I have walked by Howells & Hood many times. We often considered making a reservation there, but never did. Reviews often said it was loud, sometimes mentioned poor…
Pinstripes, Chicago, June 2017
Have you ever found yourself in the mood for a game of bocce, a few frames of bowling, a drink and maybe dinner? Well, I've got the place for you!…
