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The burger boom has left Chicago with infinite choices and possibilities. Don’t even waste your time trying to name an ingredient that hasn’t found its way to onto a freshly grilled slab of ground beef. (nut burger anyone?)

So, when my wife said that she found the best burger in Chicago, I was excited. We’ve had a lot of burgers, but apparently there was just something different about this one. The following week, we showed up at Au Cheval with some friends, ready to see what all the fuss is about. Read more…

The other day, my wife and I decided to make a long awaited journey to Stephanie Izard’s Little Goat diner.

The food, both unique and tasty, was exactly what we had hoped for from the always busy, “walk-in only” eatery. What we didn’t expect was arriving to people being turned away because they were no longer accepting walkins for the day. Having called before we made the 45-minute journey, I approached the hostess stand anyway and, to no avail, explained the situation. As I walked out the door, deflated and more than a little upset, the manager followed me out. Samantha apologized for the mistake and agreed to put us on the list for a table. Read more…

In 1926 at the age of 16, a boy known as Lionel Sternberger skipped becoming a man and went straight to legend when he dropped a slab of cheese on a sizzling hamburger. On September 18, 2013 we celebrate, not Lionel, but his amazing creation and so can you, all over the great city of Chicago.

Per ushe, Rockit Bar & Grill (and Rockit Burger Bar) is launching a round three winner with The Triple featuring three juicy black angus patties, swiss, cheddar and habnero jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a toasted bun.

Right down the street, you should Read more…