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Berghoff - Chicago, IL

Berghoff - Chicago, IL: The Berghoff, which opened in 1898, closed in 2006– a sad moment in Chicago culinary history. But it reopened with a vintage German-American menu supplemented by 21st century fare and ambience that remains solidly 19th century. To dine at the bare wood tables in this dark-oak place is to recall a style of bountiful urban gastronomy that pre-dates Prohibition. Vintage murals on the walls show images of old Chicago and the Columbian Exposition of 1893 and portraits of stern Berghoff ancestors. Long-time customers start their meal with a shot or two of The Berghoff’s private stock bourbon and/or draughts of brewed-here ale or lager.

Appetizers include the likes of Alsatian onion and apple soup, potato pierogies, and mini bratwursts; and while The Berghoff is best known for such Eastern European classics as sauerbraten with sweet and sour gravy, rahm schnitzel, and veal bratwurst, it also happens to be a fine place to enjoy such all-American meals as Lake Superior whitefish and a lovely 10-ounch hamburger at lunch.

I am especially fond of the sandwich menu, which includes a beautiful Reuben or hot corned beef on house-baked rye, grilled brat on a pretzel roll, and a turkey BLT made with jalapeno bacon and zesty chutney. Noteworthy side dishes include some of the tastiest creamed spinach anywhere, German potato salad, spaetzle, potato pancakes, and red cabbage. Sauerkraut – fresh and pickly and radiant with spice – is memorable alongside just about any meal. For dessert: Michigan blueberry crème brulee, a root beer float using Berghoff-brewed root beer, or kirsch-flavored Black Forest cake.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Saturday, April 28, 2012: Red Meat by Max Cannon for April 28, 2012

State Department Kids Treated to Educational Lecture About Hookers [Secret Service]

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Some families have stick figure decals on their cars. My husband and I have this.

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Tearable puns posted around my university.

Yertle the Turtle Deemed 'Too Political' for Fragile Canadian Schoolchildren [Books]

Yertle the Turtle Deemed 'Too Political' for Fragile Canadian Schoolchildren [Books]:

A British Columbia elementary school teacher was scolded after she included a quote from Dr. Seuss's Yertle the Turtle in materials she brought to a meeting with school management. The story, school officials warned, was "too political" and would not be acceptable in the classroom, in the interests of "shielding the children from political messaging." Indeed! We would not want their delicate child-brains exposed to poisonous ideas about turtle rights! More »

Devastation at last: Durham Bulls return home after disastrous 1-13 road trip

Devastation at last: Durham Bulls return home after disastrous 1-13 road trip:
The Durham Bulls don't play today, and they are probably thankful for that. They returned late Wednesday night from a 14-game road trip that can only be called a total disaster.…
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This exists in Durham - awesome! http://lomomarket.com/

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Ye Olde Debunking [Video]

Ye Olde Debunking [Video]:


Have you ever wondered where “Ye Olde” spelling comes from? Today, Minute Physics unravels this thorny linguistic issue. Check it out!
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Thomas Kinkade's Wife Files Restraining Order Against Thomas Kinkade's Girlfriend [Douchebags]

Thomas Kinkade's Wife Files Restraining Order Against Thomas Kinkade's Girlfriend [Douchebags]:

Yay! More tasty dark corners in the saga of mysteriously deceased fake-art huckster Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light (also Groper of Light, Public Urinator of Light, Drunk Driver of Light, and Siegfried & Roy Magic Tiger Show Disruptor of Light). At the time when he became suddenly and mysteriously dead (of Light), Kinkade, 54, was separated from his wife and living with another woman. Weirdly, those two ladies are not getting along. More »

Home & Office : Smart Mudflap Girl

Home & Office : Smart Mudflap Girl: The sexiest part of a woman is her mind. Proclaim your love for ladies who are book smart. This die-cut, silver vinyl sticker will adhere to windows or other smooth surfaces. The Smart Mudflap Girl is lounging around, hair casually pulled back in a ponytail, reading her favorite book. $6.99

The Stupid Things You Do in the Kitchen (and How to Fix Them) [Cooking]

The Stupid Things You Do in the Kitchen (and How to Fix Them) [Cooking]:

Love cooking or hate it, much of your time in the kitchen is likely wasted by easily correctable mistakes you probably don't even know you're making. You waste time prepping ingredients, use your knives incorrectly, mix and match the wrong utensils, and throw out food that's still good—and those are just a few of the stupid things you do in the kitchen. Here's how to fix them. More »

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