Category: burger joints
Somebody put a Ramone in my podcast: Richie Ramone (Episode 1138)
Former Ramones drummer Richie Ramone joins the show at Beaumont’s (2020 N. Halsted) in Chicago to talk about his Ramones days, live shows, solo albums, acting pursuits, and what keeps his creative sparks lit for him. Thanks to Beaumont’s for…
Doom metal band Avernus reemerges with ‘Grievances’ (Episode 989)
Atmospheric doom metal band Avernus joins me for a conversation at Melinda’s Pub (6906 W 111th Worth). After a considerable time away, Avernus returns with the stunning new release, “Grievances.” We talk about the new album and its broad, cinematic…
Iconic rock club Metro immortalized in Gene Ambo’s photographs – recorded at Circle Tavern (Episode 753)
If you like music, Chicago culture and kickass tavern food, this is your episode. Photographer Gene Ambo joins me to talk about his massive new coffee table book, “HEAVY METRO: ACCESS ALL ERAS.” The book covers 40 years of live…
Wheatonites Unite! Matt Derda at 302 Wheaton (Episode 689)
Musician Matt Derda joins me for food at 302 Wheaton (302 W. Front St.). We ate the “Wheaton Bowl” (it’s healthy, or so I’m told), fries, onion rings and more as we talked about Matt’s music and 302 Wheaton’s embracing…
Welcome to ‘Septemburger’ (Episode 653)
Three chefs, one show! Chicago Gourmet’s “Hamburger Hop” event is happening right now, and joining me to talk about it are Chef Daniel Pineda (Whiskey Business), Chef Yani Sanchez (Takito) and Chef Michael Hernandez (Azul). We’re talking burgers. We’re talking…
Burgers! Metal! It’s a Kuma’s Fest preview with The Atlas Moth (Episode 308)
Defining The Atlas Moth’s sound is like “nailing Jell-O to a wall.”
Episode 277 – The brothers in the Safes talk family and ‘Winning Combination’ at Haymarket
Frankie and Patrick O’Malley of the Safes join me for a meal at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (737 W. Randolph). Discussed on the show this week: There are 4 O’Malleys in the Safes… and they come from a family of…
Three bands. Two Brothers Roundhouse. One podcast. (Episode 215)
Three different artists perform live in the car after talking and eating off the fantastic menu at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora!
Meet the band ready to put Chicago back in the national spotlight: Friday Pilots Club (Episode 188)
They won the national #next2rock championship, scored a record deal and rubbed elbows with stars… now Friday Pilots Club eats burgers in a gorgeous Mazda CX-9 (from the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston)
Bury Me in Lights buried in Burger Moovment burgers: Live performance & music chat in Elmwood Park (Episode 169)
Chicago scene stalwarts Bury Me in Lights jump in the car for a visit to the phenomenal Burger Moovment in Elmwood Park (Go there immediately: 7512 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707). Friendly people, great vibe, killer food. (Note:…
