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SKOKIE EASY and GOOD EATS (the fatter the better)
Admittedly not beef but Bone Fish Grill is an excellent fish restaurant - it is a chain but I find the food to be excellent and consistent.
Taboun Grill - is an Israeli place that has excellent schwarma as does Pita Inn
For beef -in addition to EJs Steakhouse - there is the Charcoal Oven on Golf in Skokie or if you want to head east there is Pete Millers in Evanston -
Restaurants in Evanston
there are many good choices in Evanston:
Lulu's Dim Sum (http://lulusdimsum.com/) and Joy Yee's (http://www.joyyee.com/index.shtml) for a pan asian
Thai Sookdee *http://thaisookdee.com/) or Siam Splendour (http://siamsplendour.com/) for Thai
Lou Malnati's (http://www.loumalnatis.com/) or Giordano's (http://www.giordanos.com/) for Chicago style deep dish pizza
Dixie Kitchen (http://www.dixiekitchenevanston.com/evanston.html) and Blind Faith (http://blindfaithcafe.com/) for breakfast
Oceanique (http://oceanique.com/) and Chef's Station (http://www.chefs-station.com/) for a little higher end dining
Other options but will resuire a car include Walker Brothers in Wilmette a breakfast institution in Wilmette, Bonefish Grill in Skokie yes it is a chain but it is excellent seafood
kosher eating
I am sorry there is nothing kosher near the Mag Mile
The closest is the Kotel Kosher - http://www.frenchmarketchicago.com/vendor/kotel_kosher - which just opened inside the Chicago French Market which is about 3/4 of mile from the Mag Mile.
Other options are Metro Klub on Madison by Greektown - http://www.metroklub.com/
kosher eating
There is a no spot for kosher food in downtown chicago - http://www.frenchmarketchicago.com/vendor/kotel_kosher
MANGHAL RESTAURANT CLOSED
That is a shame - I did enjoy there food but had not been recently -
Mizrahi Grill Opening a Food Truck?
I just noticed on Mizrahi Grill's web site (http://mizrahigrill.com/) that they are going to have a food truck - this is exciting news.
Skirt steak
Mizrahi Grill makes a decent skirt steak - http://mizrahigrill.com/ - They are in Highland Park just north of Northbrook -
Low-fat, low-calories vegetarian snacks
edamame - throw in microwave and 3 minutes later ready to eat
Flying to Singapore
In terms of airline food I have found them to be edible just not that match so I would pland bringing additional snacks -
ANOTHER KOSHER RESTAURANT IN CHICAGO
Interesting - any idea as to cuisine - meat/dairy?
Kosher Food in Downtown Chicago
are they making the food there or is it being brought in?
Tuna size turnaround
check if it was chunk light vs chunk white - I fell for that once
Kosher Food at Atlanta Airport (TIMELY!)
like most airports in the US the best you will find is either fresh fruit or packaged items with a hechsher like chips, nuts and the like - ,
Only in Chicago and not very expensive?
There are a number of unique Chicago items - Chicago Deep Dish Pizza - Pizzeria Une or its sister restaurant Pizzeria Due, Lou Malnatis, Pizzano;s and Gino's East are all excellent - Stuffed Pizza - Giordanos and Bacinos are excellent examples of this style.
Rick Bay;less's Frontera Grill is not to expensive but you might be in for a wait unless you go early
A Chicago style hot dog or italian beef or the Billy Goat Tavern that was the basis for the SNL Cheezboiger sketches -
Chicago
Yes it does look like it will be a grab and go style operation - http://www.starchefs.com/news/press_releases/html/newsdetails.php?news_id=4058 - it will be interesting if it will be under supervision or just providing food packaged food from other vendors in town like the Sandwich Club -
Tenderizing Meat for the Grill
As others have said it really depends on the cut of meat and how you are grilling - rib eye steaks are very tneder as long a syou do not over cook -you can also control the tenderness by the method of grilling - indirect heat or smoking can make meats nice and tender rather via direct heat
Tips for traveler with a sweet tooth in Chicago?
I would also recommend Garrett Popcorn - http://www.garrettpopcorn.com/ - it is not baked item but there Caramel Crisp corn is habit forming - there are locations through out downtown -
Kosher Restaurant in London?
You might also want to post this to the Kosher board on Chowhound - http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/28
Kosher Restaurant in London?
My most recent trip to London I ate at the Bevis Marks Restaurant and it was very -
Othe sources to check here is the most recent thread form the kosher board of Chorhound - http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/791590 -
You can also search here - http://www.shamash.org/kosher/ or http://www.londonkosherguide.com/
ISO hole in the wall gems - quick eats ('hound visiting from LA)
I second that recommendation of Jeff's - it is excellent
Real kosher (lamb) bacon
Can't speak to comparison to real bacon but I find the Beef Fry from Romanian Kosher in Chicago to be excellent - cured in house and is delicious!
Best view for dinner or cocktails in Chicago?
I think you are referring to the signature room - http://www.signatureroom.com/
Prime Rib Roast for Shabbos?? Please Help!
It is a delicate dance - but I have used the Paula Dean method - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/foolproof-standing-rib-roast-recipe/index.html - to great reviews - but you have to time it so that your done cooking just before Shabbos - take it out and let it rest
Baby Friendly Restaurants for Foodie Travellers (kosher options if possible)
Where will you be staying adn will you have a car? This will help provide choices - definitely being in Chicago you will need try our pizza - there excellent choices all over - you can go to the birthplace of Chicago Deep Dish Pizze - Pizzeria Uno (do not confuse it with the chain that is spread across the US - this is the real deal) or its sister restaurant Pizzeria Due - other excellent choices for Deep Dish incluse Lou Malnati's, Pizzano's Gino's East or for stuffed pizza Giordanos and Bacinos -
In terms of kosher there is not much downtown - just two lunch options - the Metro Klub and the Chicago Loop Synagogue that brings sandwiches down from Skokie - The majority of the Kosher restaurants are in the north neighborhood of West Rogers Park, Skoie/Evanston or Highland Park - IMO the top choices are Shallots or Taboun both in Skokie - other places I like include Kens Diner, Tein Li Chow (excellent take out chinese), The Sandwich Club and Mizrahi Grill - here is list of Kosher restaurants in Chicago from the CRC - http://www.crcweb.org/guide_chicago.php#Restaurants
Baby Friendly Restaurants for Foodie Travellers (kosher options if possible)
Being Chicago you will have to try Chicago style pizza and the pizzerias are definitely kid friendly - suggestions Lou Malnati's, Pizzanos, Pizzeria Uno and Due, to name a few -
In terms of kosher offerings - there is not much downtown - There is not much downtown - just two lunch spots - the Metro Klub which is on Madison in the Crown Plaza hotel and the Chicago Loop synagogue which brings down sandwiches from a restaurant in Skokie -
Most options for kosher are in the north neighborhood of West Rogers Park, Skokie/Evanston or HIghland Park. - Shallots Bistrom Taboun Grill IMO are the best - other options that are good as well are Kens Diner, The Sandwich club, Tein Li Chow and EJs Pizzeria - some these will deliver to downtown =
Here is a list of all kosher restaurants from the CRC - http://www.crcweb.org/guide_chicago.php#Restaurants
The Best Jar Gefilte Fish
Since it is made of ground fish the consistency it will be like a fish burger - depnding on the style of Manischewitz Gefilte fish - http://manischewitz.com/fishproducts.html - you will get subtle changes in the fish flavor -the major difference will be whether you have the sweet variety or the regular will be the biggest difference in flavor at least IMHO -
The Best Jar Gefilte Fish
Not really - the typical condiment that accompanies gefilte fish is horseradish - either white or my preference with red made with beet juice -
Old Town options
That is a shame about Kamehachi - it has been a while since I was there -
Have you ever made and/or cooked w seitan?
I have used Uptons Naturals Italian Sausage to make baked italian pasta dishes such as Lasagna and baked ziti - I keep kosher so this has been an excellent find
I have also used their Seitan chorizo for mexixan as well
