Category Archives: Chicago

Prime Example

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Ellen Ross

Hi, Dear Readers. Hope you had a marvelous Fourth. Flag-waving, fireworks and probably a BBQ. It wouldn’t be a Chicago Fourth without those things. And you can’t be a Chicagoan and not have a favorite steak house. It’s positively unpatriotic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, dining out, Restaurants, Steakhouse | 6 Comments

Happy Days

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Ellen Ross

Does this sign make your mouth start to water? Does it make you want to rev up your Bel Air Chevy and head on over? If so, make room on the bench seat for me. The warm weather is finally … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Childhood, Drive Ins, food, Hamburgers | 8 Comments

Closed Table

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Ellen Ross

According to TripAdvisor, as of 2016 there were 8190 restaurants in Chicago. I eat at exactly nine of them. In no particular order they are: Carson’s Gibson’s Hugo’s RL Rosebud on Walton Calo Wing Hoe Ping Pong Joe’s Why do … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, dining out, Restaurants | 12 Comments

Cold Comfort

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Brrr. The weather has finally turned cold, rainy, windy and bone-chilling. A hint of ugly things to come. And when it gets cold and wet outside, my thoughts always turn to…. Comfort food. I find myself daydreaming about the warm, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, food, Restaurants, Winnetka | 24 Comments

Pop Go The Weasels

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Ellen Ross

This is a (P)op-Ed piece. And it’s going to be short and (Nutra) sweet. This woman ruined my life. Her name is Toni Preckwinkle. She is a former Chicago alderman and is the current president of the Cook County Board … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Politics, Soda Pop TAx | 19 Comments

No Cheval

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Ellen Ross

…So a couple of weeks ago my son Nick sent me this list. Top 100 Hamburgers in the United States. He emailed it to me because he knows that I’m bananas for burgers. I’m pretty sure that my last meal- … Continue reading →

Posted in Au Cheval, Chicago, food, Hamburgers, Restaurants, Small Cheval | 20 Comments

W

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I’m writing this post, Dear Readers, on Friday, November 4, as the city of Chicago celebrates their 2016 World Series team, the Chicago Cubs. In fact, I just watched as the victory double-decker bus parade passed right in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Chicago, Chicago Cubs, pop culture, Sports, World Series | 10 Comments

Working Girl

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ellen Ross

In case you don’t recognize those big, bold red letters, that’s the auction house in Chicago that entrepreneur Leslie Hindman built. It’s also my new place of employment. Yes, Dear Readers. I am learning the art of the re-sale from … Continue reading →

Posted in Auction Houses, Chicago, Leslie Hindman, Work | 28 Comments

Whee!

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Wow, Dear Readers. At long last, it finally feels like summer around here and that brings one great thing to mind… Riverview! Yeah, I know. Riverview Amusement Park is long gone. Sold to a developer in 1967 and vanished overnight … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Childhood, Dating, Nostalgia | 20 Comments

Bowled Over

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I know I’ve mentioned this before but it bears repeating. I have NO artistic talent whatsoever. When it comes to drawing, painting, sculpting or throwing a pot, you’ll have to excuse me. I STINK at any form of arts and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Chicago, Lillstreet, Philanthropy | 6 Comments