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Tanoshii Sushi Chicago: Review

Behind an unassuming facade in Andersonville sits, in my experience, the best sushi restaurant in Chicago. The simple interior betrays the upscale experience. Tanoshii celebrates the Japanese tradition of omakase...

Boiler Room Chicago: Review

Much is made of Chicago’s typical behemoth pizza concoctions. I certainly enjoy a hearty piece of thick pie, but I admit that nuance of flavor diminishes as the dough rises. Enter Logan Square’s Boiler Room. It’s billed...

Hyatt Regency LAX: Review

I’m not one to call an airport hotel home. When I travel, I like to be a man among the people, experiencing the sights, sounds, smells, and culture of our favorite destinations. Anyway, I stayed at the Hyatt Regency at...

In-N-Out: Review

I knew when starting this battle that In-N-Out, a favorite among many, would likely be a top contender. Having been over a decade since my last visit, I took the opportunity on a recent trip to have a fresh tasting. I...

Blue Bayou Disneyland Review

The Blue Bayou facade is found in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square, mimicking quaint streets of the 19th-century city that bears its name. What makes this one of the most popular restaurants at Disney is the idyllic...

Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card Review

There are a plethora of quality travel credit cards out there. Few are good enough to remain in my wallet perpetually. The Sapphire Preferred card is one of them. Earning potential is lacking, but the flexible use of...

Five Guys: Review

In a bid for the coveted top spot in the TFB Burger Battle, Five Guys, like their burgers’ accompanying bun, falls flat. Simply put, Five Guys may provide one of the most overrated offerings in the fast-casual...