Monday, October 13, 2025

Maxwell St. Grill - South Holland, IL

CLOSED October 5(?), 2025

745 W 172nd St

Visited August 26, 2024

This place is a dive. Little if any money appears to be spent on building and furniture upkeep.

Monday, September 29, 2025

Grant's Philly Cheese Steaks - Portland, OR

CLOSED August 31(?), 2025

Visited December 5, 2012

15350 NE Sandy Blvd
Wilkes

Media Exposure: Thrillist

What:  Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks in Portland.  My most frequent Portland lunch stop.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Fancy Franks - Toronto, ON

CLOSED September 15(?), 2025

326 College St

Visited December 29, 2016

Media Exposure:  You Gotta Eat Here

What:  Pigs with lipstick

John Cattuci has high praises for this spot.  Let's see how it does.