Little Traveler Brunch
When it comes to shopping, for anything in any season, there are few better or more authentic venues. The Little Traveler has been a proud part of Geneva’s history and has served well, countless generations of patrons. Brunch in the Storied Atrium Café The Traveler has been – and will always continue to be – […]
Zealous
It is always an easy decision when determining just how Lauren and I will get to Chicago for a lunch or dinner. Taking the train is the only choice. It is generally always on time and the trip is – with the exception of finding a parking place at the station in Geneva – hassle-free. […]
Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna
It was only supposed to be just a dinner with friends — not a night out to do a review. But when an experience is memorable, pleasing and fun, it is almost impossible for me to refrain from writing about it. Such was the case last night when Lauren and I headed to Chicago’s Greek […]
Francesca’s Famiglia
Of the half-dozen or so wine dinners which Lauren and I have attended, it would be very difficult to select the one that was head-and-shoulders above the rest… Having said that, last night’s wine dinner at Francesca’s Famiglia was akin to sitting in the first base box seats in Wrigley Field during the World […]
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (small plates)
The first time I was introduced to something called “small plates”, I had no clue as to what they were all about. That was more than… well, it was a very long time ago! Especially at Fleming’s Steakhouse, the concept seems to be enjoying a reappearance of late… Well-Plated Eye Candy With a tight economy […]
The Office
At the heart of the matter was a reunion of sorts. It had been years since three amigos from college days had taken the time to get together for a beer and yuks about things we used to do. I had not yet been to the suggested meeting place: a new St. Charles venue called […]
Big Fish Grille
Occupying the digs where the former Red Star Tavern was located in the Geneva Commons, Big Fish Grille touts itself as providing the freshest fish in the Midwest. It opened back in early November of 2010 to some pretty good reports in the local press. “Out of” Fish Used for Fish & Chips — on […]
Bistro One West
It has always been an odd sensation for me to walk in to a building that has previously housed another restaurant — let alone three or four other restaurants. For instance, take Bistro One West… Recent events have been a painful reminder that nothing lasts forever. Excellent Location for a Restaurant So, I suppose it […]
Niche
In what may quite likely be my final review of 2010, it is interesting that I find myself back in Geneva. Lauren and I are at a restaurant now called Niche. Located there are twelve “survivors” from former Geneva favorite 302 West. Greener Pastures They came to roost at Niche after fleeing their former place […]
Copper Fox Cafe
OK – this is gonna be a tough one… I am talking here about the Copper Fox Café. Although I personally have never met the man, I have had the definite pleasure of dining on food prepared by Dimitri Lolis on numerous occasions. This began years ago at the Hotel Baker when he worked with […]