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Balsan
Chicago Bites Podcast #159

We enjoyed our recent visit to Balsan so much, we may return on a seasonal basis. Chef Jason McLeod emphasizes fresh, seasonal produce and seafood on his menu – something we both appreciate. Listen to the podcast to hear our run down of everything from the raw bar to dessert!
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Shamrock Shakes
Midweek Food Porn

Spiaggia
Chicago Bites Podcast #138

As part of our ongoing quest to dine in the footsteps of the president, Tammy and I recently devoured three courses at Spiaggia. How did it compare to other high-end dining experiences we’ve had in the city? We break it down in this podcast.
Warning: We recorded outside in a park this week because it was [...]

Bandera

When Adam (an out-of-towner planning a weekend trip to Chicago) recently asked Tammy and I about our must-eat restaurants, Bandera was one of the places I recommended.
The food is tasty, the location is prime, and the wine list is better than average. Large windows looking out on the Magnificent Mile give the loft-like dining [...]

Bistro 110
Chicago Bites Podcast #3

We’re perfecting the art of being “restaurant refugees.”
This time we fled our original restaurant choice because it was a madhouse. Tammy and I had planned to go to RL, the snazzy restaurant attached to the Ralph Lauren store on Michigan Avenue. But when we got there, people were literally pouring out the door [...]