Superior Donuts

July 18th, 2008Blog0 comments

Superior Donuts is a play that is deeply rooted in Chicago. It was a perfect play to see while visiting. It gives you a history, both personal and of a society, and provides the main character (played by Michael McKean) an opportunity to stand up and fight for a friend. It was the first Tracy Letts play I’ve ever seen, and a very funny one. It makes me think of people that are lost, and somehow find their way back to the forefront of their lives. It also makes me think that it’s never too late to do that.

This was the first show I’ve ever seen at Steppenwolf, and it fits nicely into my little database of neat theater memories. The last addition was Hamlet in Shakespeare in the Park just a couple of months ago. I have to admit, that Hamlet still takes the cake.

Speaking of which, a “Hamelt” sounds like an awesome sandwich.

I went back to Hot Chocolate today to have their vaunted Burger. It was good. Good and dense. The bacon on it was thick, spicy, and superb. I got a fried egg on mine, and its yolk was still soft so it burst and spread yolky goodness throughout. It came with a very nice slaw and chippy chips.

I am sort of a very smart caveman when it comes to food. I want food that is recognizable and created superbly. I think one of my favorite adjectives when it comes to food (or anything really) is for it to be honest. Good, honest, down-to-earth food. I like my food and my friends and the things I see and hear to feel true.