Jun 29
One of my concerns about moving to London was the food. In Chicago I was finally hitting my stride as one of The Local Tourist’s food and restaurant bloggers and the idea of leaving behind a growing reputation for sausage and mushy peas paired with warm ale didn’t seem like the best decision. Takeout from …
Jun 28
Every year my buddies and I search for a rooftop party that gives us a good view of the Air and Water Show. As 20-something guys, the last thing we want to do is subject ourselves to a throng of children, long lines for the bathroom (and beer), and limited space to impress the ladies …
Jun 27
The Chicago River is important to the layout of Chicago and our culture. It’s where we go to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it provides a unique view of our architecture, and it’s where hundreds of Chicagoans learn to canoe and kayak every summer. (I was one of the kayakers last summer.) While many Chicago breweries …
Jun 21
A London fact that only Londoners know: It’s not uncommon for it to be raining and sunny at the same time. Something I’m still getting used is London’s ability to be sunny and raining at the same time. Rain is a normal part of life in London and while learning how to play cricket this …
Jun 19
Like the editors of Life magazine, you probably think Steven McQueen is the ‘King of Cool’ but that’s only because like them, you’ve never met Papa Piehl. Born in a small Wisconsin town named Wausau, adventure took Papa Piehl from a boarding school seminary and pushed him head first into a life of music, motorcycles, …
Jun 19
A London fact only Londoners know: The area of London call Soho, just north of Buckingham Palace, used to be the royal hunting grounds. Because it has a very popular nightlife, in many ways it is still considered ‘hunting grounds.’ While anyone can find the origin of Soho online, it takes a trip to this …
Jun 10
Pardon the digital dust. Peeling Out is moving to PeelingOut.US! Since March I’ve owned a couple Peeling Out URLs, but have been slightly nervous to make the jump – partly because I can’t make up my mind on which layout to go with and partly because I’m still learning the technical side of web design. …
Jun 07
Three universal truths about Chicago: Our summer weather is unpredictable. We only elect someone mayor if they have a ‘colorful’ personality. Our culinary talent likes to break the mold. Known for putting a new spin on classic bar food, chefs James Gottwald and Amanda Downing of Rockit in River North and Wrigleyville are celebrating the …
