Category Archives: Illinois

March 26, 2013
5:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Baume & Brix, Chicago IL

Baume & Brix Kimura – 42 Below Vodka, Aperol, St. Germain, Fresh Grapefruit and Dragonfly – Grey Goose Le Poire, Green Chartreuse, Fresh Basil, Citrus Foie Gras, Seared – golden raisin, candy cap mushroom, beet Chicken Liver Mousse – fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Baume & Brix, Baume and Brix, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Illinois, Octopus, Pork, Truffle, Valentino

March 26, 2013
11:36 AM
by: Uhockey

Piccolo Sogno, Chicago IL

Piccolo Sogno Focaccia, Rustic White, Grissini, House Balsamic and Olive Oil Margherita – Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil Gnocchi d’inverno – Spinach and potato gnocchi, mushrooms, oven dried tomatoes, toasted garlic, herbs Anatra e spinaci – Wood roasted, shredded duck with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Illinois, Italian, Piccolo Sogno, Pizza, Vacation

March 25, 2013
7:16 PM
by: Uhockey

Maude’s Liquor Bar and Gilt Bar, Chicago IL

Maude’s 20th Century – Martin Miller’s Gin, Lillet Blanc, Crème de Cacao, Lemon Classic Lyonnaise – Escarole, Frisee, Soft Boiled Egg, Grilled Pork Belly, Toasted Brioche Foie Gras Pate with Quatre Epices, Cognac, Sour Cherry Jam Country Terrine – Bacon … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gilt Bar, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Illinois, Maude's, Maude's Liquor Bar, Pork, Vacation

March 25, 2013
12:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Sable, Chicago IL

Sable Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds – spicy ketchup glaze Soft Pretzels – smoked cheddar cheese dip Chicken Confit Poutine – house made fries, chicken gravy, fresh herbs, wisconsin cheese curds, roasted shallot butter Bacon Wrapped Dates – ewe’s blue cheese … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Pork, Sable, Truffle, Vacation, Waffles

March 25, 2013
6:43 AM
by: Uhockey

2 Sparrows [2], Chicago IL

2 Sparrows Duck Hash – duck confit, russet potatoes, peppers, onions, poached egg, fresh greens Parisian Gnocchi – house made gnocchi, roasted root vegetables, tomato sauce, poached farm fresh eggs, pecorino Lemon poppyseed pancakes – lemon compound butter & maple syrup … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Sparrows, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Gnocchi, Illinois, Pancakes, Vacation

March 24, 2013
9:56 PM
by: Uhockey

Acadia, Chicago IL

Acadia Breakfast Radish in Icicles, Olive Oil, Chocolate Soil, Minutina Heirloom beets – frisee, endive, goat cheese fondue, orange, chocolate, croissant, fennel (roasted and pickled beets, goat cheese fondue) “Risotto” – yukon potato, leek, maitake mushroom, granny smith apple, truffle, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acadia, Bread Basket, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Lobster, Truffle, Vacation

March 24, 2013
4:33 PM
by: Uhockey

Ruxbin, Chicago IL

Ruxbin Popcorn Pork Belly – Cornbread, Jicama, Grapefruit, Danablu Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette Flatbread – Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Persimmon, Hazelnuts, Fennel Seed Carrot Soup Shooter – Carrot Juice, Pork Rillettes, Cracker Duck Breast – Baby Greens, Shaved Fennel, Snow Peas, Orange, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Pork, Ruxbin, Vacation

March 24, 2013
12:42 PM
by: Uhockey

Slurping Turtle, Chicago IL

Slurping Turtle Pineapple Soda Pork Belly Snack Duck Fat Fried Chicken Kani Croquettes Shoyu Wonton Ramen – homemade thin ramen noodle, classic Tokyo style soy broth, chicken wonton, grilled chicken, snow peas, marinated egg Tonkotsu – homemade thin ramen noodle, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Crab, Dessert, Ice Cream, Illinois, Macaroon, Pork, Slurping Turtle, Vacation

March 24, 2013
8:02 AM
by: Uhockey

Little Goat, Chicago IL

Little Goat Stumptown Coffee Ooey gooey cinnabun Coffee Cake Muffin Apricot-masala scone Tempura mashed potatoes – Asian bbq, ranch Brandade and belly ‘benedict’ – brandade, pork belly, 2 poached eggs, biscuit, kimchi Shrimp and grumpy goat grits – braised pistachio, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Ice Cream, Illinois, Little Goat, Pancakes, Pork, Stumptown, Vacation, Waffles

March 23, 2013
11:49 PM
by: Uhockey

Goosefoot, Chicago IL

Goosefoot Beet/Cucumber Mignonette/Goat Cheese Lobster/Scallop/Licorice Root/Curry (Butter Poached, Parmesan, Sugar Snap Pea, Carrot Puree, Marigold Petals, House Grown Microgreens) Shrimp/Preserved Garlic/Rosemary (Garlic Parmesan Custard, Shrimp/Rosemary/Tomato Ragu, Parsnip Crisp) Chestnut Soup/Alba Mushroom/Potato/Truffle Essence (Truffle Froth, Spring Vegetables, Smoked Mushrooms, Celery Root … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Dessert, Food, Goosefoot, Illinois, Lobster, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation Tagged

March 23, 2013
11:27 PM
by: Uhockey

Allium, Donuts, and Doughnuts, Chicago IL

If you put one of my favorite artists, one of my favorite bands, and my favorite team in one of my favorite cities along with my entire family over the course of four days not even a missed flight and … Continue reading →

Posted in Allium, Beavers, Breakfast, Chicago, Croissant, DAT, Dat Doughnut, Dessert, Do-Rite Donuts, Doughnut Vault, Firecakes, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

March 23, 2013
12:12 PM
by: Uhockey

Carriage House, Chicago Il

Carriage House Fried Chicken Thigh with malted waffles, maple hot sauce Shrimp, grits, hunter gravy, tasso Johnnycake with apple preserve and maple syrup Mushrooms, grits, truffle vinaigrette, soft egg, grilled chicory Pullman French Toast with caramelized bananas, sorghum whipped cream … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Carriage House, Chicago, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Pancakes, Pork, Truffle, Vacation, Waffles

November 18, 2012
8:18 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Elizabeth, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Elizabeth, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, lost meals, Pancakes, Truffle, Vacation

November 18, 2012
5:26 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Wood, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, lost meals, Pizza, Pork, Vacation, Wood

November 18, 2012
11:45 AM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] The Peasantry, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Illinois, lost meals, Pancakes, Pork, The Peasantry, Vacation, Waffles

November 18, 2012
7:54 AM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Bennison’s Bakery, Evanston IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bennison's, Bennison's Bakery, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Evanston, Food, Illinois, lost meals, Vacation

November 17, 2012
10:47 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Trenchermen, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Dessert, Food, Illinois, lost meals, Trenchermen, Vacation

November 17, 2012
7:30 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Balena, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Balena, Bread Basket, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Italian, lost meals, Pizza, Vacation

November 17, 2012
4:04 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Dessert, Food, Illinois, lost meals, Piece, Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, Pizza, Vacation

November 17, 2012
11:18 AM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Papas Cache Sabroso and Cemitas Puebla, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Cemitas Puebla, Chicago, Dessert, Food, Illinois, lost meals, Papas Cache Sabroso, Pork, Vacation