Little did we know that beach access on the north shore is $9 for non-residents.
6.23.2012
That day we (me + @bralts) went to the Glencoe beach w @ImpossibleUSA loaded.
6.18.2012
Lunch date with @sethfein at @cafekopi.
For me: chicken salad pita with sun chips ($7). For him: curried egg salad pita special with a side salad ($6.65).
6.17.2012
Father's Day brunch.
Eggs benedict with steak + smoked salon, a side salad, and a scoop of potatoes + sweet potatoes.
6.12.2012
Molly + her fried chicken dinner @CarmonsBistro.
Carmon's Bistro did a pop-up fried chicken shack last night! All the chicken (any two pieces + two sides, $15) was locally sourced from Triple S Farm.
6.08.2012
6.01.2012
Can't stop at @ChelseaTweeter without a stop at @FishGuysNYC.
One creamy lobster roll to go ($16.95) with chips and slaw.
5.31.2012
SEA to LGA --> @toppot to go.
Seth brought me home two of my favorite Top Pot doughnuts ($4 for a Bavarian creme and chocolate cake with cherry frosting) from his travels to Seattle. They were a little squished from being stored in his bag . . . but, they tasted mighty fine.
5.30.2012
@ForcellaNYC pie with a cutie.
Monika and I have a date in Brooklyn at Forcella: arugula and prosciutto pizza ($15).
5.29.2012
You are all mine.
Blufish Sushi Bistro: $24 for the six piece nigiri with a rainbow roll & $6 for the spicy salmon roll.
5.27.2012
5.24.2012
My @WarbyParker's have arrived!
I ordered the Zagg in Striped Chestnut last week + they arrived today. The fit is actually better than the home try-on pair + the lenses are pristine. For $95, I couldn't have asked for a better pair of glasses. I definitely don't miss my eye insurance now. I might have to go visit the shop when I'm in NYC next week + pick out a pair of Rx sunglasses. Thanks for the swell frames + perfect sight, guys!
5.22.2012
Garden, half in bloom.
From the lower left hand corner circling clockwise: ice plant ($9), Lamb's ears ($8), bergamont, sedum spectabile ($8), Oriental poppies ($5), bleeding hearts ($12), coral bells ($14), clovers in a pot, sweet William, and two varieties of other dianthus ($7).
5.08.2012
@MannysDeli is the Original Chicago Deli.
Tray #1 from Manny's Deli: matzo ball soup ($3.75), Dr. Brown's Cream Soda ($2); 1/2 pastrami on rye ($12 with soup); kugel ($4); and more soup. Tray #2: whole corned beef sandwich on rye ($12) with a potato latke ($1); two matzo ball soups; and a side of beets.
5.07.2012
Friday @thepublican2008 + @SlagelFarm (pics).
Another top notch meal at the Publican on Friday night: cheesy, crackly chicharrones ($5); a plate of the daily pickles with asparagus, cucumbers + onions ($4); frites with Louis's eggs ($7); charcuterie plate by Publican Quality Meats featuring the turkey-Manhattan terrine, head cheese, pork pie, nduja, morteau sausage, pickles and mustards ($15); sand dabs; whole farm chicken from Slagel Family Farm in Fairbury, Illinois with summer sausage + frites ($30); golden trout with morel mushrooms, thyme + a pan vinaigrette ($32).
5.04.2012
@KumasCorner with @sethfein @kellyfein + @adamfein.
Macaroni + cheese with peas and mushrooms topped with scallions ($12) and the Kaijo burger with bacon, blue cheese, and frittered onions ($13).
5.02.2012
4.29.2012
Bagel @CafeKopi.
An everything bagel ($1.40) with plain cream cheese ($1.10) at Cafe Kopi, in downtown Champaign, on a wet and cold Sunday morning.
4.23.2012
Escobar's in downtown Champaign for lunch.
Escobar's has the tastiest complimentary muffins in town. Today's was coconut. We ordered: a cup of lentil soup ($3) and the grilled chicken sandwich with guacamole, bacon and Monterey Jack cheese ($9). It comes with a side of their sweet potato fries, house-made ketchup, and petite mixed greens salad.
4.06.2012
Mad about this (food pic).
Unlimited soup and salad at lunchtime for $9?!? Biaggi's brings it. Fresh beets roasted with a honey balsamic marinade, served with arugula, chunks of avocado, sun-dried cranberries, and spicy walnut crusted Montchevré goat cheese. What I didn't photograph was the Tuscan-style soup with assorted vegetables and white beans.
4.04.2012
Love is in the air @BerettaSF (food pics).
After a trip to the de Young Museum we made our way down (on foot) to Beretta in the Mission District for a Valentine's Day meal. Meatballs in spicy tomato sauce ($6); eggplant caponatina with burrata ($9); and the artisan salumi plate with giardiniera (lardo, sopressata, hot coppa, prosciutto di parma + mortadella, $17).
4.03.2012
Fish and chips as a sit-down meal @Destihl.
Dining at Desthil in downtown Champaign, I ordered: Hefeweizen beer battered cod with a side of french fries along with tartar sauce, habanero infused vinegar, and a half of a grilled lemon ($12).
4.02.2012
El Taco Tako is tops (food pics).
El Taco Tako, I dream about your plate of five tacos ($7) with a Mexican Coke ($2) on a weekly basis.
3.30.2012
There's more than BBQ in Tejas: @MulberryAustin
Devils on horseback ($7) and foie gras burger ($12) in Austin, Texas.
3.24.2012
@Commanders_NOLA for lunch (pics)!
Commander's Palace in New Orleans: Sugarcane smoked pork over sweet potato-andouille hash, and fried onions ($21); po' boy with fresh fried Gulf oysters and shrimp ($16); sour cream mashed potatoes with skin ($7); the Commander's salad with hearts of romaine, grated Parmesan, pressed egg, housemade bacon, French bread croutons, shaved Gruyere, and creamy black pepper dressing ($8.50); turtle soup with a splash of sherry ($8); and strawberry shortcake for dessert ($8.50). They also offer 25 cent martinis at lunch time. Dangerous stuff, man.
3.22.2012
Last two tickets in all of the Memphis Malcos.
Going to see a midnight showing of The Hunger Games ($20 for two)!
3.17.2012
@NoblePigAustin makes my mouth water (pics). #sxsw
Our first SXSW adventure to the Noble Pig just outside of town. The hype is real. These guys know how to make a killer sandwich.
We ordered: BLT with house smoked pork belly, lettuce, and roasted tomato ($7); smoked duck pastrami with Russian dressing and rye pickles ($8); The Noble Pig with spicy ham, pulled pork, provolone, and bacon ($8); house pickles and jalapeno coleslaw ($2 for each).
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