Ready, Set, Eat!
What a weekend it was!  I flew my friends Stu and Kurtis over from New Jersey to Chicago to show them what Chicago food is all about.  It was their first time visiting the city and aside from what they knew from watching the Chicago episode of No Reservations…they had no prior knowledge about the city.  Most travelers who visit an unfamiliar town indulge in sight seeing, exploring, and eating, in this case with my friends, they didn’t give a rat’s ass about sightseeing and exploring, they wanted …

Today marks my third week in the Windy City, and aside from working, I’ve been eating…and eating…and eating.  I’ve always had trouble gaining weight, but it looks like that trouble may be over.  At the rate that I’ve been eating, I might soon have enough insulation to brave the chilly  and harsh Winter that’s coming down the road.
Chicago is a mecca for food lovers, even in the towns located near the it.  The city is so diverse and has so many dining options that it’s bound to satisfy the hunger …

Today was my second day of the “Getting to Know Chicago” trip. With the apartment hunting behind me, I can finally focus on exploring the city and try out some eats while I’m at it. So far, I’m enjoying the vibe that the city is giving off, but the wind chill and the cold makes it really tough to breathe in a breath of fresh air. None-the-less, the idea of living in the heart of the city is very exciting.
I started the day a bit late. …

If you’re in the mood for food and drama, then Top Chef is the show for you. Hosted by Padma Lakshmi and Tom Collichio, Top Chef is a competition reality TV show where contestants are required to create dishes based on different themes every week. They are judged by a panel of 4 judges each week and the loser gets the boot. The grand winner takes home $100,000 and a chance to be featured on Food and Wine Magazine.

If Top Chef is not one of your favorite TV Shows, you …