I found Del Campo’s Tacos on 12th Street Beach when I was taking a walk heading South of the Loop along the Lakeside Trail towards the Adler Planatarium I saw this sign with a cartoon Mexican man jumping up and down offering ‘Authentic Mexican Food‘. How could I resist? It was a sunny day and I…
Velvet Taco – Tater Tots and a Fried Egg! Fish and Chips in a Taco? Why not!
Velvet Taco in Chicago is one of those new fangled taco joint that have sprung up selling tacos that are a little bit different, a little bit funky or as they describe themselves ‘Tacos without Borders’ I came along to check them out mainly as I had seem some pretty interesting and unexpected combinations such…
The Chicken Hut – best broiled chicken in town
The Chicken Hut in Belmont was and is one of my favourite places to eat at in Chicago. It is not fancy in any way, shape, or form, but it is very real and it is very honest. When I lived in the city I would come here every other week just to eat their…
Fish Taco’s at Rock Bottom Brewery and a cheeky Kolsch
Rock Bottom Brewery on West Grand Street was my first port of call on my latest trip back to my adopted home town of Chicago I just hit town and I was looking for a bar to watch a bit of sport on TV and hopefully catch the Cubs game. I was staying up at…
The Michelle Melt at the Good Stuff Eatery in Chicago
The Good Stuff eatery down in the Loop is another one of those spots that you really should keep on your burger munching circuit. I sometimes feel that it is a bit overlooked as it is kind of hidden away in the shadow of the elevated railway one street away from the hustle and bustle of…
Fish and Chips Friday at the Pleasant House Pub
The Pleasant House pub at 2119 South Halsted Street in Pilsen was on my must visit list on my latest trip back to Chicago. I was a great fan of the Pleasant House bakery in Bridgeport and when I read last year in the Chicago Tribune that the husband and wife team behind that place Art and…
Shake Shack at the Chicago Athletic Association on Michigan Avenue
Shake Shack at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel on Michigan Avenue near Millenium Park in the Loop was a Godsend on my recent visit back to Chicago. I had flown in to O Hare and made my way down the Blue Line to my hotel at the Club Quarters over on West Adams Street…
The Belmont Café in Lakeview for Eggs with Bacon
One of the first places I ever ate in Chicago was at Clarkes on Belmont near to the Belmont El Stop (read more here). I had come up here looking for an apartment and there was an agency just along the road that I had spotted when checking out the area. That place was great…
Luella’s Southern Kitchen for some great Creole and Southern Cooking
Luella’s Southern Kitchen is just the sort of place you need to find on a dreary day when you could do with a dose of Southern Soul and some homely food to warm your heart. Located on North Lincoln, it is well worth the 10 minute walk south from the Western El Stop in Lincoln…
Monk’s Pub in the Loop, some pretty good burgers
Monks Pub in Chicago established in 1969 is as old as myself and that was reason enough to head over to the Loop to seek it out for a pint and a bit of food. The other reason being to meet up with an old friend who was working downtown and was recommending the place….
The Chicago El Stop Food Hunt Project 