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DC with very picky 7 year old
She will eat plain rice and noodles. We're talking picky, pasta, cheese pizza, hamburgers (no pink!!!). That's about it. She knows that we like going out to eat at places she may not like.
Thanks all for the great suggestions. My sister mentioned Tenpenh and said it was great, I'll do a search for it.
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DC with very picky 7 year old
We'll be in DC (from Chicago) mid-June with my extremely picky 7 year old step-daughter. My husband and I are foodies, the more local and authentic the better. We've been known to feed her in advance then go out to eat with her Nintendo DS keeping her company at the table with us while we enjoy dinner/lunch.
Any help with lunch/dinner places would be much appreciated! Kid friendly is not essential but would be helpful. We like Mexican, local harvest, Spanish, Asian, contemporary, Italian....
Thanks!
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First Trip to Paris - Cheap Eats?
Visiting Paris next month for 3 days, my first trip - husband travels frequently there for work. Looking for inexpensive local restaurants for lunch and dinner. We may spluge for one meal. I've heard good things about Spring where the chef is American I believe.
We are staying in the Bastille area (10eme) but don't mind walking or taking the Metro. My husband was commenting yesterday that he hasn't heard me mention any must-do restaurants in Paris so I thought I needed to start my research!
Any suggestions, help is very much appreciated!
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Little Owl, Hearth, Other Suggestions
Love the menu they have on-line - how does suggesting a dish work there? Do you let them know what ingredients you like, etc?
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Little Owl, Hearth, Other Suggestions
We are not set on the Village, we're really open for anywhere, I guess the places I was looking at are in the Village though.
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Little Owl, Hearth, Other Suggestions
Thanks kobetobiko (Black Bird is on the short list for my birthday). I keep on hearing Gramercy Tavern, Gramercy Tavern... Perhaps that's a telling sign. I'll look into Blue Hill again.
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Little Owl, Hearth, Other Suggestions
Will be visting NY in April for a wedding, really have one night to eat out. I've bookmarked The Little Owl, Hearth, Anissa and Blue Hill. Of course all have good and not so good mentions on Chowhound.
The husband and I love "new american", local cuisine, whatever they call it and some of our favs in other necks of the woods are Avec in Chicago, http://www.avecrestaurant.com/, 112 Eatery in Minneapolis, http://www.112eatery.com/ and Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar in Toronto, http://www.jkkitchens.com/v1/restaura...
Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Lunch gathering...with difficult constraints
The question wasn't about whether or not Greek Town is close to McCormick Place, they were just asking for suggestions. No need to get so nit picky on proximity and such ;) I love this board but sometimes posters go a bit too far with what they think is "right". It's all about opinions folks!
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Lunch gathering...with difficult constraints
Check out Greek Town. Pretty close to McCormick Place and free valet parking at most of the restaurants. My favorites are Athena, http://athenarestaurant.com/ and Costa's, http://www.costasdining.com/chicago.htm
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Midpriced restaurant in Wicker Park with free parking?
Iggy's closed about 4 months ago.
Moonshine (on Division) has a parking lot. Most restaurants have valet parking as well. Parking on the street really isn't that bad either.
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La Pasadita and La Pasadita and La Pasadita
There are 3 La Pasadita's: two on the west side of Ashland and one on the east side. The one on the north west side just serves steak tacos and burritos. The La Pasadita just south of that on the west side of Ashland has sit down service and serves a much larger menu. A must try is their smokey chipotle salsa.
The La Pasadita on the east side is pretty much the same as the north west side one.
The is a La Pasada a block south on the west side of Ashland as well. That is a totally different place.
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Recommendations for adventurous foodies, please!
As for cheap and ethnic go to TAC - Thai Authentic Cuisine on Sheridan and Irving Park. Make sure to ask for the Thai translated menu.
I second Moto, very creative (to say the least) and expensive.
For amazing food at a great cost check out Sweets and Savories
http://www.sweetsandsavorieschicago.com/ 8 incredible courses for $60.
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What Santa Brought the Chowhounds for Christmas...
A very generous gift certificate to Moto (http://www.motorestaurant.com/flash/i... for Hanukkah (which boyfriend and I used this past Saturday... Amazingly interesting) and stemless wine glasses.
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What is the most useless thing in your kitchen you won't get rid of?
Liquid smoke... How long does it last in the fridge?
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who lives in Rome?
I was just in Rome in October and my friend made a HUGE deal about staying until a Monday so we could hit the Porta Portese market, which is in Trastevere. The market was really full of crap (for the lack of a better word). There is a small section of antiques but for the most part it's a nightmare. My friend had gone twice previously and she said that this was not the same as she remembered.
But.... Later that day we walked around Rome and came across an amazing outdoor Bio-market. I think that it was close to La Bocca Della Vierta, but not too sure. The most amazing cheeses, bread, natural soaps, sauces. There is a pizza place I visited twice, close to the Vatican Museum, a block off the main street over there. Very popular with locals and students. I remember that they had a red & white stripped awning.
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Good Deals at Lunch for an Amazing Meal?
Cafe Spiaggia on Michigan and Oak offers an amazing lunch in a beautiful location. It's Spaiggia quality but less expensive. I am not sure about any lunch deals however.
http://www.levyrestaurants.com/Levy/D...
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Brunch
Corosh on Milwaukee has a pretty good brunch buffet. Not the caliber of 4 star hotels, but better than Stanley's and other bars out there.
http://www.corosh.com/
1072 N. Milwaukee
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upset by mon lung?
Papajin is pretty good for delivery in the neighborhood. Friendship is much better though. Green Ginger is no more, a new bar with food Jun Bar has opened in its place, same owners. Extremely overpriced drinks.
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Tzatziki Sauce in stores?
Trader Joe's no longer sells it. I was there about 2 weeks ago looking for it and they told me that they were looking for a new distributer. I just bought some at Doninick's, it's pretty good. Your best bet would be to either make it yourself or pick some up at a Greek restaurant.
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French Fried Shrimp
You can try Lawrence Fisheries on Canal and Cermak or Goose Island Shrimp House on Division. Both are Chicago Institutions, greasy and good. Both I believe have been discussed before on this forum...
I just found out that Lawrence Fisheries serves ceviche (not on the menu, you have to ask for it). Absolutely fresh and delicious!
Lawrence's Fisheries http://www.lawrencesfisheries.com/ind...
(312) 225-2113
(312) 225-8879
2120 S Canal St
Goose Island Shrimp House
(312) 642-3640
1011 W Division St
