http://www.consumatron.com Everything We Buy, Reviewed. Fri, 16 May 2008 17:20:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While I recharge my battery on a long-weekend vacation, here's something entertaining and thought provoking to mull over. Carrotmob Makes It Rain from carrotmob on Vimeo.(via ze frank's blog) Just think about what other kinds of changes could be made with actions and organization like this.See you all on Tuesday! http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/a-quick-one-while-im-away.html Item Purchased: Small Coffee Location Purchased: Janik's Cafe / 2011 W. Division / Chicago, IL Price: $1.25 + tax Purchased on: 05/04/08 Review: In every neighborhood pocket in Chicago, there seems to be that one go-to breakfast spot. It's the place where families and recovering alcoholic hipsters alike migrate to for coffee, eggs ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/small-coffee-from-janiks-cafe.html Item Purchased: Chocolate Apricot Tart w/Crème Fraîche Location Purchased: Mado / 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Chicago, IL Price: $6.00 + tax Purchased on: 05/02/08 Review: Usually after finishing a fantastic meal with the swirl of savory flavor still mingling in my mouth, I want something light, simple and sweet for dessert. I ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/chocolate-apricot-tart-wcreme-fraiche-from-mado.html Item Purchased: Hanger Steak w/Gorgonzola Polenta Location Purchased: Mado / 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Chicago, IL Price: $18.00 + tax Purchased on: 05/02/08 Review: As one of the most expensive dishes on Mado's menu, the Hanger Steak set me up with high expectations. Hanger steak was traditionally the cut of beef that ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/hanger-steak-wgorgonzola-polenta-from-mado.html Item Purchased: Roasted Chicken w/Arugula & Grilled Ramps Location Purchased: Mado / 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Chicago, IL Price: $16.00 + tax Purchased on: 05/02/08 Review: Chicken, chef rockstar Anthony Bourdain asserts, is the dinner choice for people who don't know what they want to eat. I do enjoy a good dirty ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/roasted-chicken-warugula-grilled-ramps-from-mado.html The video game publisher who is responsible for "Grand Theft Auto 4" just car-jacked the Chicago Transit Authority with a lawsuit for breach of contract. The CTA pulled ads for the controversial video game despite a $300,000 advertising deal. Now, the publisher is seeking damages of... guess how ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/consumer-bites-050608.html Item Purchased: Mado Salame Location Purchased: Mado / 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Chicago, IL Price: $4.00 + tax Purchased on: 05/02/08 Review: Call me weak, but house cured meats are my kryptonite. Homer Simpson has his Duff beer, Al Bundy has his pants in which to put his hand and I have ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/mado-salame.html BMW is planning an all-electric lithium-ion car for European and American streets, thus adding to the number of environmentally sound products I won't be able to afford. (link) Who's on your currency? Check out this nifty Flickr pool of American currency all dressed up for halloween! (link) One of the ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/consumer-bites-050508.html Item Purchased: Watercress Salad w/Radishes, Almonds, Lemon & Mint Location Purchased: Mado / 1647 North Milwaukee Ave / Chicago, IL Price: $7.00 + tax Purchased on: 05/02/08 Review: If I were planning a salad course, my first instinct would not be to highlight two members of the mustard family as primary ingredients. Of ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/05/watercress-salad-wradishes-almonds-lemon-mint-from-mado.html My friend Erik has decided to start a project in response to rising food prices. For one week, he will not be making any food purchases. Instead, he'll be eating what he already has (fully displayed in the picture above). He's currently inviting people to join in ... http://www.consumatron.com/2008/04/consumer-bites-042708.html