A little background before we get started.......

I think I'm a pretty ordinary and level headed guy. I also think that I have an extraordinary understanding of some things.....those things being......The Chicago food scene, college football, travel, art, fashion, and global finance and banking. With all that being considered, this blog will concentrate (for the most part) on all things Chicago and my interactions therein; with a here and there splattering of pithy comments about random events, happenings, musings, thoughts, etc. I have a trusty sidekick for most of my adventures, XV, who is both my girlfriend and best friend. She's an amazing combination of brains, beauty, and hilarity, and I'm a lucky guy to be able to experience the things that I do with her on my side.

A little background on me.....I grew up on the North Shore (check the blog name) and I'm a graduate of a big southern university. I spent thirteen years living away from Chicago, and since I moved back in 2009, I have immersed myself in the city. In doing so, I found that my real passion was being involved in the social scene....notably the dining scene....Sooooo lets get this party started already..........

Opening Statements and Reflections on Life

Ok, here goes nothing. Inspired by my brilliant girlfriend and her writing skills, I thought I may as well toss my hat into the blogosphere. Moreover, I've grown really tired of reading the garbage most of the people write about my city.....Chicago. The never-ending stream of writers, bloggers, dipshits, and dickheads with bad taste, poor grammar, awful palettes, shit style, and obnoxious opinions has to be put in check....Who better than me to take on this monumental task?