As a New Yorker, one thing I love about traveling to other states is to take advantage of all the local delicacies that one can never find east of the Hudson River. I’ve sampled Italian Beef in Chicago, alligator in Louisiana and french-fry stuffed sandwiches in Pittsburgh. On my trip to Omaha, I got the chance to sample a two true heartland...
If you find yourself wandering around the tall buildings off Michigan Avenue in the Chicago neighborhood of Streeterville, you may pick up the faint scent of donuts and chicken wafting in the windy city breeze along Erie Street. Keep your head up past all the tall buildings and you’ll find the marquee pointing your way into Do-Rite Donuts. This donut joint...
Delicatessens are as much a part of New York City as the subways, taxis, and the New York Knicks struggling to have a winning season. There’s Katz’s Deli in the Lower East Side, 2nd Avenue Deli on the east side, and Ben’s Deli in midtown. For a taste of deli, however, that is off the beaten path but very delicious, head to Mile End Delicatessen in...
The Hamptons often conjures up images of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with a pastoral, beach setting adjacent. Beyond the upscale boutiques and marinas, you’ll find scores of neighborhood bars and bistros that cater to anyone. Whether you just came from the Hamptons Classic horse show or you’re vacationing for the weekend at a nearby motel...
My first time in Columbus, Ohio and I knew just the place I HAD to check out. I could smell the sizzling of sausage, the flow of brewery-fresh beer, and the ear-splitting cacophony of polka music from grown men in leiderhosen while dancing schuhplattler. Nestled in the heart of Columbus’ German Village, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus is the premier destination...
There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning. And the only thing better than a cup of coffee is, what else, a donut to go with said cup o joe. For the lucky residents of the Windy City, the one and only place to go for the best in rings of dough is Stan’s Donuts and Coffee. Found in multiple locations throughout Chicago...
At the corner of Ohio and LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago, you’ll find the Ohio House Motel. But adjacent to this old-fashioned motel in the city is one heckuva chicken joint where you can fill up on some of the best southern-style chicken and biscuits. The chicken is served on flaky, buttery biscuits that are amazing even by themselves. But pair this...
At the corner of Milwaukee and Devon, situated in a Chicago suburb called Norwood Park, located between two major Chicago highways, the Kennedy and the Eisenhower, you’ll find two mighty weenies on a rooftop welcoming all hungry motorists and tourists. Maurie and Flaurie are those weenies and Superdawg is the place. And this place offers up some of the best...
The Hamptons is already synonymous with some of the freshest and tastiest seafood around. And in spite of the fancy aesthetic that the Hamptons is known for, sometimes the best food is the one served in a place that lacks sophistication. But what that place lacks in sophistication, it definitely makes up for in taste! And one place that does such that is the Clam...
New York City has Nathan’s Famous Frankfurter’s. Chicago has Pizzeria Uno. Los Angeles has Pink’s Hot Dogs. Philadelphia has Pat’s and Geno’s Cheesesteaks. And in the iconic city of Sydney, Australia, the most famous food stand/restaurant is Harry’s Cafe de Wheels. Since 1938, Harry’s has been serving up the most famous...