At The Chef's Table

Watching our pizzas being made at Nella's. Sometimes the table nearest the pizza oven is the best.

My Easter egg entry

Scary flapper from the 20's! Didn't win, or place, not even in the "most challenged" category.

13 Minutes in the Roasting Machine

This is what the beans look like after being transformed in the 50 year old German machine at 400 degrees F. From left to right you can see the change from samples extracted every few minutes.

A lot of coffee!

At the Chicago Intelligentsia coffee roasting plant.

Fancy Drink Holders

Nothing but the best for our picnic at Millennium Park. Listening to Grieg's piano concertos on the lawn.

A Great Sign!

Jimmy John's sandwiches, out of all the Chicago based sandwich chains they are one of the best. And they definitely smell good.

Kegs of Ruin

Just one random corner of the massive keg pile after last nights festivities. My hangover today is suggesting that I skip any further imbibing today.

The Beer of Austin

Drinking German Pils at the Chicago German Kriskindl Markt in the cold.

Gimme a Steine!

At the Division Street Crafts Fair sponsored by Steinlager - the beer of Kiwi land

Can We Find Anywhere To Drink?

Friday night of a holiday weekend, who knew?

Summer in the City

Eating, drinking and people watching at the annual Andersonville midsommarfest. The only place to be.

Out to Dinner

Eating New Zealand lobsters at 15th St Fisheries in Fort Lauderdale.

Trader Vic's - Home of the Mai Tai

Drinking with work colleagues, laughing at those less cool than us. Especially since we are enjoying the kitschy atmosphere of Chicago's exotic Tiki room at the Hilton.

Tormented Fish at Red Lobster

"Gulp, maybe this isn't the best job after all? What's that he's eating?" Eating my favourite food at Red Lobster Restaurant, a rare treat.