Back in the day when I owned a restaurant, we had a collection of draft beverages of which I was pretty proud. We worked with local brewers and brought in small production brews that our guests really enjoyed. One of my favorite breweries, S & S Farm Brewery in Nassau, consistently produces some great beer … Continue reading Friday night at S & S Farm Brewery
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Poppy, Pony Barn Bar and Pigs
Friday nights can be hard, especially at the beginning of a new school year. While I would have been very happy to make it a movie night at home with my youngest son, I was too interested to check out the brand new Pony Barn and June Farms to stay at home. So, what’s a … Continue reading Poppy, Pony Barn Bar and Pigs
Drinking and driving*
I'm back from vacation and bracing myself for the return to school and all the activity that entails. It's almost enough to make me console myself with a glass of wine or a last of the summer margarita, except, I'm really tired of drinking. I seriously don't know how people drink every day or even … Continue reading Drinking and driving*
17 Things to love about Valentine’s Day 2017
• When the 14th of February falls on a Tuesday. • Speaking of falling – no additional snow falling. • A great menu created and executed by a professional kitchen – thanks, John & Zach & Ben. • Competent and attentive front of the house staff – I’m talking about you, Jackie, Jammella & Trudy. … Continue reading 17 Things to love about Valentine’s Day 2017
Marching, standing and drinking with Planned Parenthood
Yesterday afternoon, as I met with a representative from the Alliance for Positive Health to discuss our involvement with their annual event,* Dine Out for Life, I learned that we had received a voice mail cancelling a reservation for that night. It seems that the caller had reconsidered spending their money in my business because … Continue reading Marching, standing and drinking with Planned Parenthood
Whole hog at The Purple Pig
One of the best parts of being a runner is the license it gives one to eat. Believe me, pushing through a ten mile run is a lot easier when you know that the evening's meal is a reward worth working towards. My second Chicago run led me along the lake, north of the Navy Pier … Continue reading Whole hog at The Purple Pig
The Girl and the Goat and I
Heading into Chicago I had only a few intentions – to run, to eat and to nap, all on my own schedule. Knowing that the city had no shortage of great restaurants, I decided to do my best to make it to a couple of them, without making reservations or arrangements in advance. I didn’t … Continue reading The Girl and the Goat and I
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