Category Archives: Food

Amboy, Illinois

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Roger

Since I was in the area birding, I searched the Internet for other adventures in the area. I found Amboy. Here’s what’s there: The Amboy Pharmacy with wood floors, a soda fountain and an old-fashioned candy rack full of hard-to-find … Continue reading →

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Dog n Suds — Richmond, Illinois

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Roger

When I stopped here last summer, it was operated by a friendly guy who told me he wasn’t officially franchised by Dog n Suds. His young niece and nephew were working as carhops. I asked him if he had anything … Continue reading →

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Superdawg

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Roger

Thing #3 (in part): Buy and eat a hot dog at Superdawg in Norwood Park. It’s April, and time for another adventure on my list of 30 Things Everyone Should Do In Greater Chicagoland. We spent the morning accomplishing things … Continue reading →

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Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy!

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

After the ceremony, we walked around the square taking photos of scenes from the movie. We’d watched the movie the night before, and I took photos of my TV so we’d know what to look for. We also had a … Continue reading →

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Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today.

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

Thing #28 — Go to Woodstock for the Groundhog Day ceremonies. We set our alarm for 5:00 am and actually got up when it went off — even though it was dark and cold outside. We got to the square … Continue reading →

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