Chicago's weather is on an autumn rollercoaster, with lows in the twenties and highs in the seventies. I escaped the Midwest altogether for a 4-day trip to visit Aunty Judy, just as the sickness overtook me. At Rein's Delicatessen I ate 3 eggs over easy, roasted potatoes, buttered rye toast, a Hebrew National hotdog with… Continue reading Cheese Blintzes
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Bluefish Hobo Pack
I'm a big fan of yelp and an even bigger fan of The Place, my favorite restaurant in Connecticut, maybe the world. It bugs me that The Place's review average has dropped to 3.5 stars, seemingly on the back of a single one star rating from a night when they were short-staffed. I know that's… Continue reading Bluefish Hobo Pack
Connecticut Style
Aunty was worried when I slept for something like 14 continuous hours the second night of my visit. That's what happens when you finally get to go home for a break! It took me a day or two to settle down and hit the reset button. The best potato salad in the world (along with… Continue reading Connecticut Style


