The Salt & Pepper Diner is a staple in Wrigleyville that becomes a sea of blue after a Cubs win. The diner is an old school place that will cater to any food craving that one may have. I had been told by many people that this burger was a must and I was not…
When I lived on 57th Street and 10th Avenue, I wasn’t wild about any of the restaurants in my immediate vicinity. For the two years that I lived there, there was an empty space three blocks down from me. Last year, White Oak opened in that space, bringing comfort food, oysters, beer and cocktails to…
Last Saturday, I sat down for a burger at a neighborhood staple called Joyce’s Tavern. It’s a quaint Irish bar located on one of the main drags on Staten Island’s south shore. A small bar with maybe seven to nine tables, it’s nestled between two Italian salumerias. It’s the type of place that everybody knows your…
Before moving to New Orleans, I had never consumed pork or shellfish due to my relatively observant Jewish upbringing. But the longer I have lived here, the more I felt the need to engross myself in all aspects of the culture, and crawfish is a major part of that. I figured if I was breaking…
River Roast is a new, up and coming restaurant that has great dishes and an amazing patio. Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, River Roast food is diverse, quality and leaves its patrons wanting more. It should be no surprise that the new restaurant has its competition worried. As I walked into…