Chicago Eats (pt. 1): Dining Out
Today is REQUEST THURSDAY. Today's requests are all about FOOD. Mike (aka Prime) asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Chicago?
Is that possible? In a city filled with so many great restaurants you can’t possibly have ONE favorite. I have lots of favorite little spots that I love to go to throughout Chicago. For some of the best Thai food in Chicago you should go to the southside’s The Snail (1649 East 55th Street) owned by two wonderful women Marisa and Chom. When I get the chance to go to The Snail I just tell them to surprise me. They always know exactly what appetizers to match to particular dishes. They even make this vegetarian dish called Taste Good Noodles—and yes, those damn noodles really taste good.
If you love Chinese food, step into China Town and go to the Emperor’s Choice (2238 S. Wentworth Ave). There are few places in Chicago that make great General Tso’s chicken, and this is one of them.
Chicago is a great city for Italian food—and I can name a dozen. Actually I have named a few places throughout the blog already. But I think you cannot beat the high quality and low price of Francesca’s on Taylor (1400 W. Taylor Street). Great food. Great prices. I always call in advance and have them fax me a menu—since the chef makes a new one daily. They usually make some mean risottos—and their dishes are always pretty awesome. If you like rich Italian food—or something a little more lean, this is your spot.
I could go on for days, but I will end with a cute little dessert shop that my very good female friend SUCRÉ (see who's who) loves—called Sweet Mandy B’s (1208 W. Webster Ave). SUCRÉ loves their cupcakes—I love their banana pudding and vanilla layer cake.
I have a host of others. But when you live in a city as great as Chicago--thankfully you musn't have a favorite place to eat--'cause there's so much goodness to choose from.
What is your favorite restaurant in Chicago?
Is that possible? In a city filled with so many great restaurants you can’t possibly have ONE favorite. I have lots of favorite little spots that I love to go to throughout Chicago. For some of the best Thai food in Chicago you should go to the southside’s The Snail (1649 East 55th Street) owned by two wonderful women Marisa and Chom. When I get the chance to go to The Snail I just tell them to surprise me. They always know exactly what appetizers to match to particular dishes. They even make this vegetarian dish called Taste Good Noodles—and yes, those damn noodles really taste good.
If you love Chinese food, step into China Town and go to the Emperor’s Choice (2238 S. Wentworth Ave). There are few places in Chicago that make great General Tso’s chicken, and this is one of them.
Chicago is a great city for Italian food—and I can name a dozen. Actually I have named a few places throughout the blog already. But I think you cannot beat the high quality and low price of Francesca’s on Taylor (1400 W. Taylor Street). Great food. Great prices. I always call in advance and have them fax me a menu—since the chef makes a new one daily. They usually make some mean risottos—and their dishes are always pretty awesome. If you like rich Italian food—or something a little more lean, this is your spot.
I could go on for days, but I will end with a cute little dessert shop that my very good female friend SUCRÉ (see who's who) loves—called Sweet Mandy B’s (1208 W. Webster Ave). SUCRÉ loves their cupcakes—I love their banana pudding and vanilla layer cake.
I have a host of others. But when you live in a city as great as Chicago--thankfully you musn't have a favorite place to eat--'cause there's so much goodness to choose from.
posted by Bernard Bradshaw at Thursday, February 03, 2005
1 Comments:
I gain too much weight when I'm home. I haven't been to Francesca's on Taylor. Are they related to Mia Francesca on Clark?
And speaking of Taylor St, have u been to Sweet Maple?
Rod
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