Tilted Kilt – Chicago, IL

I don’t even know if I can accurately review Tilted Kilt, the recently opened Loop sports bar at 17 N. Wabash.  I mean, for someone like me, I know how to search for all the T&A I need online.  And the best part is it’s free.  I don’t feel obligated to buy an appetizer or [...]

De.li.cious Cafe – Chicago, IL

If only I were a coffee-nerd.  I think I’d feel right at home at De.li.cious Cafe up in North Center if I enjoyed coffee as much as Kevin Porter does.  Because, the dude loves coffee.  He has that glimmer in his eye when he describes the Chemex system they have.  I had to nod my [...]

Episode 7: Closed Doors, Severed Limbs, and Vegetarian Gumbo

The only Thai cuisine restaurant in Romeoville closes not with a bang but a whimper.  Mike and Katie introduce and discuss Machine Girl, the first in the Two Bites in Suburbia Dinner Movie Series.  And Mike heads down to New Orleans with some vegetarian gumbo to prove to a coworker that being a vegetarian doesn’t [...]

ABC’s Hungry Hound Drools Over Blue Water Grill’s Cracker Jack Sundae

I am not embarrassed to be free advertising for my friend and the skills he shares with everyone ordering a dessert from his restaurant. He’s not only one of the most talented pasty chefs I know, he’s humble, funny, and loves to share new ideas with people. I’ve talked about his work at Blue Water [...]

Episode 6: MRIs, Encased Meats & Margaritos

Twobitme & Katie return from their 2 week hiatus to discuss Hot Doug’s, Red Mango, Genghis Grill, along with a plethora of other edible fun. They also discuss an update on Mike’s health. The least researched, most opinionated podcast about Chicago and its suburbs returns! Intro National MS Society Segment 1 Red Mango Berry Chill [...]

Two Bites in Suburbia – Episode 5: Two Bites In Suburbia Episode 5: Synthetic Skin, Pepper Clouds & Garlic Dates

Mike and Katie discuss what may be the most disgusting souvenir ever, along with some of Mike’s latest edible concoctions.  To top of the episode, they review Macarena Tapas in Naperville. The least researched, most opinionated show about Chicago and its suburbs returns! Links Stahly Quality Foods Emeril’s Pepper Bread Alton Brown’s Honey Butter Margarita [...]

Purgatory Pizza – Chicago, IL

Main Entry: pur·ga·to·ry Pronunciation: \ˈpər-gə-ˌtȯr-ē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural pur·ga·to·ries Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French purgatorie, from Medieval Latin purgatorium, from Late Latin, neuter of purgatorius purging, from Latin purgare Date: 13th century an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein [...]

Holy Poop, We Have Our Own Podcast

Katie and I did something crazy over the weekend.  We created our own Podcast.  We decided to see if its any fun, and surprisingly it is.  Is it fun for YOU to listen to?  We hope so. But, it is our first episode, so be kind to us.  We’re still working out the kinks. The [...]

Opinionated About Alinea & Avenues

It looks like Alinea and Avenues here in Chicago can add another bullet point on their award list. Opinionated About Dining just released their Top 100 Restaurants in North America and Europe with Alinea and Avenues both ranking up there. Avenues is on our list of restaurants to visit, right after we quit our second [...]

April Fool’s In Chicago & The Foodverse

Did you know that Grant Achatz of Alinea is working with McDonald’s? It’s true according to Gaper’s Block. The Chicago Reader’s Omnivorous profiles a new restaurant that you’ll never be allowed inside. Peek inside The Crib. Slashfood discusses the very successful Cheesesteak Sub Diet. Needless to say, it’s April Fool’s Day, so good luck trusting [...]