Portillo's Chicago Dog: A Must-Eat!

CHICAGO – There are two ultiate dishes that are must-eats for anyone who visits this windy city.  One is Chicago’s Deep Dish Pizza (which I will write about very soon).  The other is the Chicago Dog. I got to try Continue reading Portillo's Chicago Dog: A Must-Eat!

Julius Meinl: Austrian Coffee and More!

CHICAGO — In business school — or by reading their biographical book  — we discovered the truth about Starbucks.  Nope, they are not in the business of selling coffee.  The claim we have heard over and over again: they are Continue reading Julius Meinl: Austrian Coffee and More!

Shokran: A Taste of Morocco in Chicago

CHICAGO — Yipee!  My Tito Joy (Uncle Joy) has driven all the way from Minnesota to see me here.  Tito Joy is my mom’s brother, and has taught me a tremendous lot about the joy of cooking– and dining.  He Continue reading Shokran: A Taste of Morocco in Chicago