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Food Fun Friday

Food Fun Friday
I’ve been quiet on the blog because of work stuff. Plus, no one was doing anything with the impending NATO craziness. Hopefully, we’re all going out at least one night this weekend to support the restaurants that saw dismal numbers last weekend. It’s also a weekend of BBQing, parades and graduations. Congrats to all those... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
Friday at 9:49 am
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Food Fun Friday

Food Fun Friday
Mother’s Day is Sunday – made that reservation yet? Many great dining options at the bottom and some cool food fan dinners as well. I’m looking forward to being home. Question is when I get home Saturday will I be too jetlagged to go out for a nice dinner??? You can also take mom to... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 11, 2012 at 4:30 am
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Images from the Kentucky Derby

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Less than a week later, and some CRAZY travel, I’m still in awe of this past weekend at the Kentucky Derby. I was invited by Pure Leaf Tea to come learn about their product, meet Gail Simmons and enjoy the races. Uh, who wouldn’t say yes? I got to stay at the Brown Hotel which... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 10, 2012 at 3:53 am
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Tavernita: A New Beginning

Tavernita: A New Beginning
Since Tavernita opened a few months ago the platitudes have been pouring in from the food writers in Chicago. Many have fallen in love with the Spanish styled restaurant and pintxo barcito. The dining room has a sophisticated quality yet has a similar urban feel as its sister restaurant Mercadito. The pinxto bar is as... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 9, 2012 at 5:21 am
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James Beard Awards – Should we care?

James Beard Awards – Should we care?
Yesterday, the annual James Beard Awards were announced to the nation. I caught up this morning on the winners from Ireland through the Twitter stream. There were some Chicago winners and what seemed to be a positive “WOO HOO” from many regarding the awards and who FINALLY won from Chicago. First, congrats to Mindy Segal... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 8, 2012 at 7:17 am
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Food Fun Friday

Food Fun Friday
I’m in Kentucky this weekend for the Derby! Pure Leaf Teas brought out a few bloggers for brand immersion and some fun. The added bonus is I get to spend some time with Gail Simmons as well Saturday morning at a breakfast! Very exciting… If you still don’t have plans for tomorrows Derby or Cinco... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 4, 2012 at 6:42 am
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Derby/De Mayo Party Essentials

Derby/De Mayo Party Essentials
This Saturday is nearly a trifecta of fun for the weekend. You have Cinco de Mayo, not Mexican Independence Day, and the greatest 2 minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby. I’ll actually be at the Derby this year and can’t wait to see my first race at Churchill Downs. But, if I were here at... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
May 2, 2012 at 9:03 am
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Dining During NATO Summit

Dining During NATO Summit
There has been a LOT of security talk the past few weeks with the NATO Summit coming to town. I’m sure there will be some noticeable and unnoticeable changes to getting around town. Hopefully, the crazy images we’ve all seen on the news won’t become reality here. But, there is a bit of a silver... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 30, 2012 at 7:52 am
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Food Fun Friday

Food Fun Friday
You have to love it seems that summer is ALMOST here, I think I can, I think I can. With a lot going on starting next month, the NATO dining series will be happening and then you have The Derby, Cinco de Mayo on the same day with Mother’s day the following weekend….MUCH to plan... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 27, 2012 at 9:32 am
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Pepsi next - BANDWAGON

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Did Pepsi just try to jump on the “next” bandwagon to help them get a leg up on Coke? You may think I’m crazy but check out the font on the box and tell me it doesn’t look similar. The t is a bit different but it just made me laugh. Perhaps, I’m just THAT... Read more »
By Joe Campagna,
April 26, 2012 at 8:55 am
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