Category Archives: review

Eating Green From A Vending Machine

Posted on February 24, 2014 by TwobitMe

This winter has, for lack of fancy words, sucked. It has sucked so hard words can no longer describe just how much it sucks. I know everyone has been hit hard because of Polar Vortex, Polar Vortex 2: Die Harder, … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Hate On Milwaukee But Not Really

Posted on March 10, 2013 by TwobitMe

Now I don’t blame Milwaukee itself for the miserable trip we took up there, but man what a waste of a couple days. I was desperate to get away from the gray of Chicago, so what better thing to do … Continue reading →

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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

The Generous Pour at Capital Grille

Posted on July 24, 2011 by TwobitMe

Warning: Fake wine snobbery ahead. Recently Katie and I were invited to a free event celebrating Capital Grille’s Generous Pour event. The event itself is an all you can drink wine pours for $25. 9 summer wines are featured, some … Continue reading →

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Review: Durian Candy

Posted on February 2, 2010 by TwobitMe

Recently, I had a “friend” ask me to try a candy she picked up while in New York. I put friend in quotes because the candy was picked up in China Town and flavored to match the only thing that … Continue reading →

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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

Yang Chinese Restaurant – Snapshot Review

Posted on August 23, 2009 by TwobitMe

There’s only three words hungry vegetarians need to know before rushing down to the CTA train stop on Roosevelt Road: General Tso’s Tofu. Sticky, sweet, and spicy, Yang Chinese Restaurant‘s General Tso’s Tofu could be the most delicious surprise of … Continue reading →

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P.S. Bangkok – Snapshot Review

Posted on August 23, 2009 by TwobitMe

Our original plan was to finally check out Matsuya after several recommendations; but with time short we made an executive decision to hit up P.S. Bangkok instead. Appetizers were a fried sweet corn cake and tofu satay. The corn cake … Continue reading →

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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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Surviving The Summer Festivals

Posted on July 14, 2009 by TwobitMe

When most people think summer, food and Chicago, their minds instantly wander to the loud, over-hyped Taste of Chicago.  As many Chicagoans will tell you, the Taste of Chicago actually seldom recreates the full scope of the city known for … Continue reading →

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