When Mary Eats

Best chili (I've had)

2010-01-27T13:42:00.000-08:00

Ordering it without the cheese and onions would be a mistake.

-Cup of Chili, The Lantern, Naperville, IL

Pizza Post

2010-01-06T10:49:00.000-08:00

Oddly enough, there's no deep dish present.

It's Breakfast, Bitch

2010-01-05T09:53:00.000-08:00

The new weekday regimen: 2 eggs, half a whole grain bagel, cheese, salsa, banana, OJ, and coffee.

-Get it.

The Post Christmas Dinner

2010-01-04T10:36:00.000-08:00

This seems to have become a staple in the day after Christmas dinners.

-Chicken Alfredo Pizza & Caeser Salad, Joe's Pizza, Effingham, IL

Steak and Shake has hotdogs?!

2010-01-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

And clearly I don't think their worth it.

-Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries, Steak and Shake, Hoffman Estates, IL

Toastacular

2009-12-24T10:49:00.000-08:00

Joseph makes a fine toasty.
Croissant toasty with all the fixins', Cafe la Vie, 514 Octavia St., San Francisco, CA

Stomach Punches for Everyone!

2009-12-21T13:07:00.000-08:00

No pictures please, I'm hungover.

-Green Benedict, Pork Store Cafe, 3122 16th St., San Francisco, IL

Me in Orphan Form

2009-12-20T09:54:00.000-08:00

I think Jacob pulled the waiters number...

-Country Fried Steak Sandwich N Cheese Fries, Orphan Andy's, 3992 17th St., San Francisco, CA

Baked

2009-11-30T10:28:00.000-08:00

Potato.

-Eat it.

Nut Butter

2009-11-26T05:30:00.001-08:00

Peter Pan makes for an excellent Thanksgiving feast.

A Trip to Africa

2009-11-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

A trip to Ghana, in Chicago. Don't forget, your left hand is dirty, you can only eat with your right.
-Fish & Banku with Fried Plantains, Palace Gate Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Soup O'Clock

2009-11-21T08:11:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the best things come in a plastic container.
-Sizzling Rice and Shrimp Soup, Naperville, IL

Oink, Oink

2009-11-20T09:31:00.000-08:00

Pig feet anyone? Come on, they're delicious...

Do you like grease?

2009-11-16T23:05:00.000-08:00

Delicious, Delicious heavenly grease.

Purple, Purple Eggplant

2009-11-15T08:38:00.000-08:00

Staying vegetarian on this workday.
-Szechuan Egglplant, Grand Mandarin, Naperville, IL

What is that?

2009-11-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

Oh, that's what it is.
-Mocha Sauce, Starbucks, Naperville, IL

Somewhere over the Rainbow(cake)

2009-11-11T09:28:00.000-08:00

In celebration of Galileo and all his genius.

-Rainbow Cake, Oesterle Library, Naperville, IL

Whole Grain Pasta Lovin'

2009-11-09T08:57:00.000-08:00

Spinning like a spiral
-Rotini in Red Meat Sauce, Naperville IL

DW and Friends

2009-11-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Those friends being crushed red pepper and a soy chicken patty.
-Annies Pasta & Alfredo, Naperville, IL

Brain Food

2009-11-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

Mary inspects the quality of her mid-study snack.
-Chips & Guac, SFSU, San Francisco, California

Looky Looky What I Found

2009-11-01T11:18:00.000-08:00

Red now just means 'more alcohol.' iloveit.
-Sparks Red, Drink it!

Veggie Delight

2009-10-31T13:12:00.000-07:00

Lots of veggies, lots of kung pao sauce, some hot mustard, and a bit of delicious
-Kung Pao Vegetable, Naperville, IL

Arthur and Mac

2009-10-30T16:56:00.000-07:00

And a little sriracha makes regular mac, special (and spicy) mac.

-Annie's Mac & Cheese, Naperville, IL

Test Day Breakfast of Champions

2009-10-26T09:17:00.000-07:00

Getting an 'E' on this test. Eggcellent! Woo for bad jokes!
-Buttered Bagel Topped with Cheesy Eggs and Peach Chipotle Salsa. Served with Coffee and OJ

Sometimes Liquids are Meals

2009-10-25T00:53:00.000-07:00

Its been at least a half a decade since I had one of these...good for hangovers...
-Orange Crush.

When Mary Feasts

2009-10-23T08:44:00.000-07:00

I see two pizzas, a salad, something fried beneath the tin foil, and lots of sauces; all for Mary!
-Volare's Pizza, 456 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA

Double Decker

2009-10-22T20:46:00.000-07:00

Two soy chicken patties, one egg, two slices of cheese, two slices of bread, peach chipotle salsa.

Eat!

Do Monkeys Like Eggplant?

2009-10-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

Perhaps only when they're deep fried and smothered in cheese and red sauce.

-Eggplants Sandwich, Taylor Street Pizza, Naperville, IL

An Egg Hat

2009-10-20T08:38:00.000-07:00

'I'm a total egg slut." -Anthony Bourdaine
Grilled Turkey & Cheese topped with Cheesey Egg with Hot Sauce, Home Cooking, Naperville, IL

What Could it be?

2009-10-19T09:26:00.000-07:00

Wild rumpus movie nachos!
-Bill & Ted's Most Excellent Nachos, Hollywood Palms, 352 S Rt 59, Naperville, IL

Soup & Sandwich

2009-10-18T10:35:00.000-07:00

A world renown combination.
-Turkey Artichoke Panini & Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Panera Bread, 1191 E Ogden Ave, Naperville IL

Cheeeeeeeese

2009-10-17T20:30:00.000-07:00

Does one need anything more?

-Cheese Fries, Taylor Street Pizza, Naperville, IL

Supporting the Local American Marketing Association

2009-10-16T08:51:00.000-07:00

$3 bottles of Miller Lite is not a drink special, sorry Buffalo Wild Wings!
-Desert Heat Boneless Wings, Buffalo Wild Wings, 6450 Rt. 53, Downers Grove, IL

When Ian Makes Sandwich...

2009-10-15T10:17:00.000-07:00

...Mary eats.

-Turkey Avocado Sandwich, Lunch Time, Hoffman Estates, IL

Beer and Deep Dish

2009-10-14T08:32:00.000-07:00

The beer of choice for Gibraltar and the pizza of choice for Chicago
-Pepperoni Pizza w/ Garlic Cheese Bread, Lou Malnati's, 357 S Barrington Rd, Schaumburg, IL

The French were Right?

2009-10-13T08:12:00.001-07:00

Is there any other kind?

Pumpkin Farm Indulgences

2009-10-12T08:08:00.000-07:00

A skeptical peer, an angry glare, and a cracked out little brother.
-Apple Cider Glazed Donuts, Geobbert's, 40 W Higgins Road, South Barringtion, IL

Pretzel Chicken?

2009-10-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

A delicious trio of courses joined together on the same plate.
-Pretzel Chicken, Fruit Salad, and Bow-Tie Pasta, Family Dinner, Hoffman Estates, IL

Make your Coffee First; then Eggs

2009-10-10T11:26:00.000-07:00

-Eggs in less than 2 minutes. And they are as fluffy as ever.
Steamed Scrambled Eggs, Starbucks, Naperville, IL

Deep Fried Delicious

2009-10-09T17:25:00.000-07:00

Deep frying most anything makes it delicious by default.

-Deep Fried Tofu, Naperville, IL

Vegetarian, Always

2009-10-08T08:11:00.000-07:00

The most non-meat you'll ever eat. Everything here is a veggie delight.
-Dagwood Sandwich w/ side of Mac N Cheese, Chicago Diner, 3411 N Halsted, Chicago, IL

There's a Leaf in my Latte

2009-10-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately the Clover machine was down, so I settled for this beautiful number.
-Latte, Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea, 53 W Jackson, The Loop, Chicago, IL

Work Food

2009-10-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

I work next to a Chinese place. We trade coffee for food such as the above.
-Shrimp Egg Fu Yung, Grand Mandarin, Naperville, IL

There's Sponge in my Mac

2009-10-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

Because shapes ALWAYS hold the cheese better.
-Spongebob Mac N Cheese, Home, Naperville, IL

Mexican Pizza

2009-10-04T11:11:00.000-07:00

And it ain't no Taco Bell!
-Mexican Pizza & Cheese Fries, Blondie's Pizza, 63 Powell Street, San Franciso, CA

Equal Parts Double Cheeseburger; McChicken

2009-10-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

McGangBang(ed)!
-McGangBang, McDonald's, Naperville, IL

When Andrew Drinks...

2009-10-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when beer is food and you run out of food...
-2L Boot of Beer, Schnitzelhaus, 294 9th Street, SOMA, San Francisco, CA

When Ian Eats...

2009-10-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

Too bad that pretty girl wasn't eating with him...
-Chili-Cheeseburger, Red'a Java House, Pier 30, San Francisco, CA

When Addie Eats (Cup)

2009-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

'nuff said.
-Cup, Patterson, Naperville, IL

Every Other Bite was a Good One

2009-09-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

An alright sandwich but excellent choice of soup (even if it was probably fake lobster...).
-Egg Sandwich with Lobster Bisque, Pickerman's, 535 Fairway Drive, Naperville, IL

A Bucktown Burrito

2009-09-28T09:05:00.000-07:00

An excellent burrito in an area where there are many taquerias. I think the right one was chosen.

-Carne Asada Burrito, Las Asadas, Bucktown, 2045 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL

Some things are more important...

2009-09-27T09:02:00.000-07:00

Like rushing home for an iPhone MMS update between classes, Jimmy Johns on the double.

-Veggie Sandwich, Jimmy Johns, 19 W Jefferson, Naperville, IL

Every College has their Drunk Spot

2009-09-26T11:47:00.000-07:00

North Central's happens to be here, on the wonderful Ogden Avenue.

-Carne Asada Burrito Suezo + Tamale, El Tap, 3285 Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL

A Sandwich would not be complete without...

2009-09-25T07:58:00.000-07:00

Chips!

-Veggie Sandwich, Potbelly Sandwich Works, 236 Washington Ave, Naperville, IL

The Sound Opening a Fortune Cookie Makes

2009-09-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

A destroyed spring roll and some delicious okra...and fortune cookies from NYC.

-Tofu + Okra with Spring Roll, Mapo, 1563 Naperville Wheaton Road, Naperville, IL

A Prized Find in Soma

2009-09-23T07:01:00.000-07:00

Just look at the beautiful salad on a hot dog.

-Chicago Dog, Da Beef, 300 7th Street + Folsom, San Francisco, CA

Sweet Backpack...

2009-09-22T08:34:00.000-07:00

A meal fit for Mary

-Burger, Fries, and Beer, Bean Bag Cafe, 601 Divisadero, San Francisco, CA

Cheese Fries are Yummy

2009-09-21T12:00:00.000-07:00

Cheese is delicious. Oh yeah, the gyro, too.

-Gyro and Cheese Fries, Nicky's Red Hots, 335 E Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL

This fork is big...

2009-09-20T11:48:00.000-07:00

Not the most authentic Thai, but still good (for the most part).

-Cashew Tofu in Peanut Sauce, Bangkok Village, 22 E Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL

First Chicago Dog (in months)

2009-09-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

You've been missed my lovely.

-Chicago Dog and Cheese Fries, Portillo's, 1992 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL

San Diego Goodness

2009-09-18T19:46:00.000-07:00

Extra delicious home-made carne asada goodness. Needless to say it was devoured.

-Carne Asada Fries, Family Dinner, Naperville, IL

Last Meal for San Francisco

2009-09-17T07:41:00.000-07:00

Organic everything...except for the mustard, it's 'all-natural.'

-Buffalo Chicken Rock n Rolla, Sellers Markets, 388 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Red Pepper Rules Everything Around Me

2009-09-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when Mary gets a hold of red pepper
-Cheese slice, Taylor Street Pizza, 535 Fairway Drive, Naperville, IL

You will be missed...Family Dinner

2009-09-15T12:00:00.001-07:00

A farewell in fish tacos.

-Soyrizo and fish tacos, Family Dinner, SOMA, San Francisco

Welcome home, hello Taco Bell

2009-09-14T19:48:00.000-07:00

Back to the burbs of Chicago with style. Plenty of fire!

-Crunchwrap supreme and Corona, Taco Bell, 275 Golf Road, Schamburg, IL

Bottomless Mimosas, Curly Fries, and a Special Guest

2009-09-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

A Sunday brunchfest is not complete without bottomless mimosas.
-Salsa Omelet w/ wheat toast and potatoes, Flippers, 482 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA

California Burritos Bring Out the Best in People

2009-09-12T10:00:00.001-07:00

A hot sauce disaster in this episode of Trang vs Food
-California Burritos and Carne Asada Fries, Taqueria Los Coyotes, 3036 16th Street, San Francisco, CA

The Morning Toasty

2009-09-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

Joseph makes the most delicious toasties. Side note: that dog has beautiful blue eyes.

-Ham & cheese toasty on croissant w/ iced coffee, Cafe La Vie, 514 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco does Chicago (pretty well)

2009-09-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Nothing like $1 PBRs and a bit of deep dish. Probably the best place in SF for a taste of the Chi.
-Patxi's Special, Patxi's Chicago Pizza, 511 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA

Expensive Beer and Annie with a Side of Ruffles

2009-09-09T10:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to put hot sauce in the mac, then apply Ruffle for maximum cheesy taste.
-Chimay Ale w/ Annie's Mac & Cheese, Poop Street, San Francisco CA

Mary vs Chicken

2009-09-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

Quintessential when Mary eats. Carve that chicken.
-Chicken Dinner, Nopa, 560 Divisidero, San Francisco, CA

$1.72 IPA's

2009-09-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Free mini donuts, cheap (and good) beer, and feeding each other crispy tofu is genius.

-Crispy tofu, breakfast burrito, mini donuts, and Big Daddy IPA, Bean Bag Cafe, Hayes and Divis, San Francsico, CA

Brews, Burgers, and the Bay

2009-09-06T12:01:00.000-07:00

"This side has better pickle access." Anthony Bourdain went here. The cup overflowith. Great roll for a burger.
-Double w/ Fries & Anchor Steam, Red's Java House, Bryant & Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA

New Orleans Iced Coffee

2009-09-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

It isn't Blue Bottle without a line. Also ham and cheese delight from La Boulogne.

-New Orleans Iced Coffee and Ham & Cheese Croissant, Blue Bottle and La Boulogne, Hayes Valley, CA

5 lbs, 18 inches, all burrito

2009-09-05T20:29:00.000-07:00

Guess me how many burritos are in my stomach

-Iguanas Burritozilla, Burritozilla, San Jose, CA

Vietnamese Sandwich Taste Test

2009-09-05T15:30:00.000-07:00

The taste test concludes with Saigon as the winner, but Sing Sing taking the total meal with iced coffee. Oh and Sing Sing is definitely a front.
-Vietnamese Sandwiches, Sing Sing Sandwich Shop and Saigon Sandwich, Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

Tea Time

2009-09-05T14:30:00.000-07:00

Afternoon tea high. Make sure to dress nicely, the owner appreciates.
-Afternoon Tea, Crown & Crumpet, Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, CA

Gold Digging

2009-09-05T12:13:00.000-07:00

Free beer if you woof. Delicious mustard on this doggy.

-The 49er, Showdogs, Market Street near Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

Inspiration

2009-09-04T15:48:00.000-07:00

This blog was inspired by pictures such as these.

-Turkey Bacon Club, Eddies Cafe, Corner of Divisedero and Fulton, San Francisco, CA

Charlie's Burger

2009-09-04T15:44:00.000-07:00

Not as spicy as they say, but I guess an 8-year-old made it.
-Holy-Peno Burger, Red Robin, Brisbane, CA

Bananarenthesis

2009-09-04T13:11:00.000-07:00

Post #1 involves two bananas enclosing a lox bagel complete with tomato and onion. Good morning.