Category Archives: 1) Home Turf

Several reports from relatives about the massive snow storm in Chicago included adjectives like “brutal” and “scary.” Word has it “thunder snow” makes the sky look blue. When it all clears, hopefully way before my next trip there in March, it’s time to explore the Logan Square neighborhood. Once again the NYTimes travel section has given a shout out to Longman & Eagle – a gastropub that is soon to open six hotel rooms that sound pretty cool and reasonably priced.  Also on the list: Revolution Brewing – yes, a brewpub but with bacon-fat popcorn (how to make something good for you not.) and ale-braised beer stew (that’s less of a stretch – I make a veggie chili with beer.); There’s also Owen & Engine, another gastropub – this time with classic pub grub like fish and chips and sausages (Maybe they have my favorites – ploughman’s and shepard’s pie?)  And Wolfbait & B-Girls – no, not a brew pub. this one is a shop run by two local fashion designers that sells, among other things, “statement jewelry.” (hmm.)