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

Ra Sushi Bar: Japanese Fusion at the Suburbs

CHICAGO — My sister, Gianina, gave me two choices.  The first: she brought me a burger place with the usual menu.  It was empty, but according to her, the restaurant had proclaimed itself as having a strong cult following.  The Continue reading Ra Sushi Bar: Japanese Fusion at the Suburbs

Mercadito: Mexican Moderne in Chicago

CHICAGO — Greetings from the Windy City!  I got here after a 20-hour trip that consisted of two stops and a little bit of jetlag.  I’m very glad to be visiting this city again.  The truth is, the Chicago I Continue reading Mercadito: Mexican Moderne in Chicago

Before the Food Trip: Going around Bangkok

Love is sweeter the second time around, as it is often heard. But what about the third time? I am not referring to my love life, but to my latest trip to Bangkok, which happens to be my third.  On Continue reading Before the Food Trip: Going around Bangkok