We’re back to wish you a happy and healthy Holiday Season!!

Joining us this time around is Joe’s daughter Becca, who shares her thoughts on two of her favorite spots around the Chicago suburbs: Charles Romano’s in Des Plaines, and Chef Ping in Rolling Meadows.

We also mention our beer-expert friend Chris’ recent trip to Italy, and you can read his report by clicking here. You’ll be thirsty after reading it! And speaking of beer, we also talk about the upcoming 2010 Brewpub Shootout, sponsored by the Chicago Beer Society.

Thanks for all the emails and voice mails– we love hearing from and corresponding with you! You can drop us a line at [email protected]  And you can follow us on Twitter where we post updates as “cheapdate.”

Thanks again for listening, and here’s wishing you all the best for 2010!!

“Not So Silent Night” is by Charlie Crowe.

This episode’s running time: 17:01.