Author Archives: tomrburke

Doesn’t look so pretty, but the lamb shank at Le Comptoir in W’burg is excellent

Posted on March 5, 2011 by tomrburke
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Posted on March 4, 2011 by tomrburke
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Doubled my money at the poker table. Good way to end a Vegas trip.

Posted on March 3, 2011 by tomrburke
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Somehow at a VIP table at a Mirage club with Vegas locals. Dangerously good.

Posted on March 1, 2011 by tomrburke
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Breakfast porchetta sandwich at Maialino. Yum.

Posted on February 18, 2011 by tomrburke
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Liked Tara Donovan’s pin drawings at Pace

Posted on February 18, 2011 by tomrburke

The texture of the pinheads at different depths, the precision of placement, and the way the light shimmers off them. Continue reading →

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Chicago Recommendations

Posted on February 14, 2011 by tomrburke

Notes to myself on places Girl and a Goat – Awesome Blackbird – Great, but pricey.Publican – Didn’t get to. Rooftop of The Wit hotel – good for drinks in the summer. Empty Bottle – Dive with a good crowd and bands Goldstar – Went to this place yea… Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day treats from my aunt

Posted on February 14, 2011 by tomrburke
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Superb guitar performance at the Phyllis Musical Inn

Posted on February 13, 2011 by tomrburke

Total dive, but in the best of ways. Continue reading →

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Great day in Chicago. Art Institute, Millenium Park, furniture shopping and Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza

Posted on February 13, 2011 by tomrburke

My phone died early on and only got a photo of the entry stairs to the Art Institute. Continue reading →

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