Will be doing more traveling and less blogging this week, be back in a few days!
Chicago Antique Market
Just a few retro foodie shots captured at the Chicago Antique Market this weekend. Held once a month on Randolph and Ogden in the West Loop, the market returns August 29-30 and Sept. 26-27, and if you’ve never been, it’s more than worth the $10 entry fee. We spotted everything from great mirrors, to cookbooks, furniture, jewelry, artwork and memory-inducing retro glassware.
I am not sure who designed these retro vegetable jars, but I swear my parents had the full set of jars and glasses.
Is it me or do these vegetables looked stoned?
More great teapots, bowls, etc.
Orange overload
One vendor had an awesome selection of vintage cookbooks.
Vintage cookbooks
These thick A & W mugs brought back serious memories of pigging on hamburgers, fries and root beef floats in the comfort of my parent’s station wagon. I know there’s an A & W still lurking in Racine, and I think a trip up there for a float (or at least the root beer suckers) is on the horizon.
Must-have mugs
Filed under ..and more, family foods, great for date, random foto, random spottings
Random photo Friday: Gonnella
Along with the Blommer’s chocolate scent that randomly wafts from their Kinzie street factory, I love the smell of fresh-baked bread that emanates from Gonnella Baking Facility when I’m heading down Chicago Avenue around 5PM in the evenings. The 120-year-old bread company has a rich history, and if you check out the Web site, I like how they recognize employees that have been working there for as long as 20, 30 and even 40 years. I caught this shot just off Milwaukee Avenue at sundown. 1001 W. Chicago Avenue
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Vietnamese iced coffee at Vella Cafe
Vietnamese iced coffee on the rocks at Vella Cafe
Filed under cheap, tasty brunch, quick lunch
Vintage food ads at West Fest
A file of old food ads at West Fest
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Mystery mural
Too random? Whatever. Guess what restaurant has this mural in their entranceway for a chance to guest blog.
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On the table: Jam
Killer new brunch/lunch spot in Ukie Village, I can't stop thinking about eggs Benedict with spinach hollandaise and crispy pork belly, and the housemade biscuits with raspberry jam. Review to come.
Filed under Best bite, cheap, tasty brunch, new restaurants, on the table
33 Club
The view from the balcony at 33 Club
Restaurateur Jerry Kleiner (Gioco, Carnivale, Marche, Opera and others) always names his new restaurants at the 11th hour, usually after the chef, menu, tables, light fixtures and framed photos are already in place, and the hostess is ready to start taking names. I got a sneak peek at his latest venture last night, 33 Club, located on Wells Street in the heart of Old Town. I’m not sure Kleiner’s ever opened up anything this north before, but the location rocks and the huge supperclub-style space and well-priced menu by chef Daniel Kelly will do great in that neighborhood. Classic American fare takes over the menu (braised veal ragoût; $22, Matidore steak sandwich; $12 and broiled Lake Superior Whitefish filet; $18) but I’m most excited about the $3 bar snacks we tried like deviled eggs and bacon popcorn, and an intriguing sounding dish called the whitefish hoagie. There’s also an especially tasty dish I believe was once a standout at D. Kelly (Daniel Kelly’s first restaurant on Randolph Street); Maine lobster stuffed natural chicken breast. They’re shooting to officially open next week, so call before you head in, and expect a wait. 33 Club, 1419 N. Wells St., 312.644.1419
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