Navigating the Windy City
For his ‘day job,’ Tommy Hensel is the Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College, a position he has held since January 2008. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, he has worked for more than 35 years as a professional actor, singer, stage manager, director, and arts presenter. He holds a B.A. in music and a B.A. in communication from Florida State University and an M.A. in theater from the University of South Carolina. He currently serves as Chair of the Illinois Presenters Network and is a board member of NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents).
After his ‘day job’ is over, Tommy has a side gig as a restaurant, cocktail, and wine blogger both here on Your Chicago Guide and on his own website at https://www.tableforoneplease.com. He holds a Level 2 certification in wine from the WSET and is currently working on his Level 3 certification. You can follow Tommy on Instagram @table41please and Twitter @table41please.
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille invited Your Chicago Guide to attend a special pre-opening tasting event on October 21, 2020. I have come up with 5 reasons to visit the new Perry’s Steakhouse in Schaumburg. Perry’s has had a successful location in Oak Brook since 2013, serving up some of the best steaks in the western …
5 reasons to visit the gorgeous new Perry’s Steakhouse in SchaumburgRead More
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine invited Your Chicago Guide to a dinner to sample their traditional and modern Mediterranean fare, an homage to the foods of the Ottoman kitchen. Tucked away on the east side of North Clark street, just before the Ashland intersection, sits one of the finest restaurants I have visited in Chicago. That is …
Oda features 6 Georgian wines and a delectable homage to the foods of the Ottoman kitchenRead More
Since opening just two years ago, Le Sud has become a firm neighborhood favorite for people who live in the Roscoe Village area and has developed a reputation as one of the best and most approachable French restaurants in Chicago. I had the pleasure of visiting just after the opening and wrote about it in …
Le Sud impresses with the fresh, intriguing tastes of the MediterraneanRead More
Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall is the newest dining destination in the Illinois Medical District. In anticipation of the opening, Your Chicago Guide was invited to attend a special preview of this exciting new concept. The preview was carefully managed to include only small numbers of people, all properly socially-distanced. We were asked to wear masks …
Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall serves up 12 delicious diverse concepts in a sleek new spaceRead More
For the past two years, one of Chicago’s most innovative and fun destinations has quietly built a loyal following in the East Lakeview neighborhood.
Bonci Pizza invited the Local Tourist to stop in and sample their unique Roman-style pizza. Chicago is a pizza-centric city. The endless debate of “deep dish” vs. “thin crust” will likely never be resolved and everyone has an opinion. In advance of February 9 – National Pizza Day – it was a struggle to figure …
Celebrate National Pizza Day in Roman style at BonciRead More
Lively Barcelona-inspired tapas bar serves a menu of Spanish classics
Sample Provençal favorites every Sunday
Serving up a medley of Latin American flavors
La Celia Latin Kitchen spices things up in AvondaleRead More
In early 2016, Artango Bar & Steakhouse moved to their current location at 4767 North Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Lincoln Square, bringing authentic Argentine cuisine, tango dancing, lively late evening milongas, and a peek into the golden age of Buenos Aires to Chicago’s dining scene. I was also honored to be asked to …
Tzuco continues his tradition of Mexican-French fusion cuisine
Chef Carlos Gaytan has an impressive return to Chicago with TzucoRead More
An incredible showcase of Chicago’s outstanding restaurant scene
Time Out Market Chicago announces a November 21 openingRead More
