Wow Bao – Chicago, IL

Living in Chicago, it’s a lot harder now to eat with a modicum of health.  You’re surrounded by readily available, usually tasty, but always most likely unhealthy food.  Hell, we have a Giordano’s at the end of our block.  We’ve had more Giordano’s in the past three months than what usually filled a year.  So, [...]

Elephant & Castle – Chicago, IL

Of all the chain-style UK pub houses I’ve been too, I think Elephant & Castle may be the best of the bunch.  Granted, if you can find something that’s a little more authentic, run to that place and make one of the barstools your own.  But for a quick bite and a pint of something [...]

Duke of Perth – Chicago, IL

In the deepest, darkest recesses of my heart, I realize that I am truly an old English man desperately looking for the pub on the corner that’s quiet, dark, and doesn’t have a TV blasting the local sports.
I think I may have found the closest thing to that available here in Chicago with the Duke [...]