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Hamburger Mary's - Midweek Food P0rn

Posted by Tammy at 11:00 am

Aug 252010

Surf & Turf Burger

Mac and Cheese Bites

Through the end of the month, Hamburger Mary’s is offering a “Surf & Turf” burger special. $1 from each shrimp-covered, lobster-sauced burger will go to help the folks in the gulf with the cleaning efforts. Mary’s can sub a black-bean patty for each of their combinations so there’s no need to feel left out from most of their selections.

You can upgrade to sweet potato fries with your burgers, but if you want something more hearty start with the mac and cheese fritters. You won’t go away hungry.

$20 gets you a home brew, appetizer and a tasty burger.

Hamburger Mary’s
5400 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640-1210

Black Bean Burger

Hopleaf Bar
Chicago Bites Podcast #128

Posted by Tammy at 12:00 pm

Feb 022009

The steak frites were a popular entree at our table.

We recently joined Sean & Lina from the Chicago Bar Project for dinner at Hopleaf. We had a great time! Hopleaf is known for their outstanding beer selection, but they also have some nice dining options. If you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere and above-average bar food choices, then head to Andersonville!

(11.7 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:28 Mussels below the belt
01:29 – 03:56 Bridget hates beer, Sean likes it
03:57 – 04:45 Other kinda awesome appetizers
04:46 – 07:22 Meaty entrees
07:23 – 08:53 CB&J; thoughts on Mac & Cheese
08:54 – 10:01 Thoughts on atmosphere
10:02 – 10:55 Pass on dessert
10:56 – 12:43 Wrap-up & sign-off

Kwak is fun to say, fun to hold and mighty tasty to drink.

Hopleaf
5148 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL
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	Bridget’s Ratings	Tammy’s Ratings
Food Quality	4	3
Value	4	4
Service	5	5
Ambiance	5	4
Overall	7	7

Average price per person: $50

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Jin Ju
Chicago Bites Podcast #57

Posted by Tammy at 12:00 pm

May 282007

Steaming seafood soup served in clay bowls are one of the delicacies available at Jin Ju.

Jin Ju offers modern takes on traditional Korean food. Soju-tinis, squid and kimchi are a few of the wonderful items we enjoyed from the menu. But is Jin Ju, a restaurant located in restaurant-rich Andersonville neighborhood, worth a repeat visit? Tune in and find out!

(7.8 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 02:49 Urban, Untraditional, Unexpected
02:50 – 04:53 Rhapsodizing about Appetizers
04:54 – 11:30 Squid! and Other Main Dishes
11:33 – 16:54 Service, Ratings and Sign-off

Jin Ju
5203 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL

Bridget rates Jin Ju 7/10
Tammy rates Jin Ju 8/10