Category Archives: lunch

I was asked to pick out a restaurant near Allstate Arena in Rosemont this past weekend. The in-laws were taking the family to a Chicago Wolves game, and while I opted out of joining them (because sitting in the Allstate … Continue reading →

Posted on January 4, 2013 by TwobitMe | 2 Comments

XoCo – Chicago, IL

Posted on September 15, 2009 by TwobitMe

My need to NOT be that guy who writes headlines like “XoCo is LOCO” is in a constant internal struggle with the guy who on occasion loves such incredibly horrid word play.  But Chef Rick Bayless has earned a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, chocolate, dessert, lunch, mexican, restaurants, review | 4 Comments

Indian Garden – Snapshot Review

Posted on August 16, 2009 by TwobitMe

Spicy. Spicy. Spicy.  That about sums up Indian Garden. I could eat the pakora by the plateful. It’s like the popcorn shrimp of the vegetarian world.  Always crisp, never greasy.  As I mentioned, everything has a kick.  From the saag … Continue reading →

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Fritz Pastry Press Release

Posted on April 29, 2009 by TwobitMe

Oh look, a Fritz Pastry press release.  Why yes, it was written by me. For Immediate Release CHICAGO, IL — There’s something to be said for good food that’s also affordable.  Too often nowadays, niche bakeries and cafes are moving … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, baking, breakfast, cafe, Cake, Chicago, cookies, dessert, dinner, Lakeview, lunch, news, restaurants, vegetarian | 1 Comment

A Very Fritz Pastry Q&A

Posted on April 28, 2009 by TwobitMe

I met up with Elaine Heaney, Nathaniel Meads and Jared Nance, the partners behind Fritz Pastry, a couple weeks before their grand opening to talk about a variety of topics, including why they decided now was the time to open … Continue reading →

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The Hot Dog From Hell

Posted on August 7, 2008 by TwobitMe

Do you value your life?  No?  Well then head down to West Virginia where you can get “The Homewrecker” hot dog at HillBilly Hot Dogs.  I’m just going to quote Al Dente as far as the ingredients go: “The Homewrecker … Continue reading →

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English – Chicago, IL

Posted on July 14, 2008 by TwobitMe

Gastropub. Noun – A British term coined in 1991 for a public house (“pub”) which specializes in high-quality food a step above the more basic “pub grub.” If I were to base my opinion of restaurants calling themselves gastropubs only … Continue reading →

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Episode 2: Not Responsible For 2nd Degree Cheese Burns

Posted on April 23, 2008 by TwobitMe

Get the new episode here! Or subscribe on iTunes (Pretty please?) The Least Researched, Most Opinionated Podcast About Food in Chicago! Two Bites in Suburbia returns for an action packed second episode as we discuss feedback from the premier episode, … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, Asian, chocolate, dessert, dinner, fast food, lunch, Podcast, restaurants, review, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Washington D.C. – The Misses #4

Posted on March 26, 2008 by TwobitMe

#4 – Cake Love If you’ve ever watched Food Network, you’ve more than likely seen an episode of Warren Brown’s Sugar Rush. We had a few hours to kill on our final morning before the flight back to Chicago, so … Continue reading →

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The Super Bowl Makes Me Eat Chicken Salad

Posted on February 7, 2008 by TwobitMe

Whoah baby.  How about that super bowl?  What with the end zones, and the kicking, and the…who was in it again? I saw all of 5 minutes of Super Bowl 319 (or whatever), but that doesn’t mean my life wasn’t … Continue reading →

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