Chicago | Burgers and Bourbon with BJ Coleman

BURRITO BEACH, O’Hare Airport, K Terminal

December 6, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in AIRPORT, Mexican Food| 4 comments

Yesterday, upon my return to NYC from Chicago, I stopped by the food court in the K terminal of O’hare Airport and discovered Burrito Beach Burrito! I LOVE Mexican food for all the obvious reasons – sour cream and guacamole being the main two! The Baja Chicken Burrito from Burrito Beach was really good… However, [...]

Restaurant Review: THE GAGE, Chicago

October 12, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Appetizers, Dinner, RESTAURANT REVIEW| 6 comments

Had it not been for my server Elena rectifying the poor service that initially greeted us at The Gage, I would not have enjoyed my experience at this Chicago Gastropub. I dont have much to say about this place… The hosts and hostess were terrible. It was overcrowded, loud and too dark to see the [...]

Restaurant of the Week: RL RESTAURANT, Chicago

October 10, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Brunch, RESTAURANTS OF THE MONTH| 8 comments

Every once in a while, if one is lucky, a diner will come across a restaurant that is so distinct, simply having one meal there can become a lifetime memory. This past Saturday I had the pleasure of engaging in such a dining experience during midday brunch at the lavish RL Restaurant in Chicago. Situated [...]

I Sip Champagne When I’m Thirsty! JW MARRIOTT, CHICAGO

October 8, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Beverages, Hotels| 2 comments

I love feeling like a VIP! The new luxurious JW Marriott (the JW indicated the high end version of the well-known chain), hooked me up with a fabulous bottle of one of my favorite champagnes upon arriving in Chicago the other day. Veuve Clicquot is one of the best champagnes in the world! The brut [...]

A Crab Cake Sandwich at Chicago’s W Hotel’s IPO RESTAURANT

October 7, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Hotels, Lunch| 7 comments

For those of you that don’t know, this food blogging is my side gig. My 9-5 is president and CEO of my own company, Coleman Entertainment Group. So while I was in Chicago, I could not forget my clients that keep my bills paid! I had to do a quick meeting with Adrienne Samuels Gibbs, [...]

GREEN EGGS & HAM at Chicago’s BANANAS FOSTER CAFE

October 7, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Breakfast| 7 comments

I LOVE breakfast! Experts say it’s the most important meal of the day. So on my first FULL day back in Chicago, I knew I wanted to have a special top-of-the-day meal. I couldn’t think of anyone better to recommend a place than my good friend Tisha Lewis. Tisha & I are both from DC [...]

CHICAGO ROOM SERVICE

October 7, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Hotels| 4 comments

If you’ve been reading my blog regularly, then you know I’m in Chicago! I got here yesterday thinking I would hit the town with some friends last night, but after settling in the hotel, a few hours of work at my laptop, I ended up falling out and didn’t wake up until 10pm. So, I [...]