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Groceries in Southport
Hi...just moved to Chicago and this neighborhood from Los Angeles....looking for grocery options other than the local Jewel. I found the nearby Trader Joe's but is there another ideally more local and better stocked option that you all would recommend? Thanks much!
Smoque BBQ - Report
How salty was the meat? I'm curious because my guy has a real aversion to overly-salted foods and I'm not going to bother with the place if that's excessive. Thanks in advance for the answer!
Good food in McHenry County?
Finally made it to Gourmet House--found a piece of plastic in my kung pao chicken and I asked for no MSG and well, there was some in one of the dishes I ordered, for sure. The food was tasty, I guess but the forementioned are some big flaws....
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Where/what is Francesca's? You mentioned it in the recap and I couldn't find it mentioned previously. Thanks in advance. :)
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Yeah, I found her recommendations not that helpful. I wasn't looking for chain places.
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I went there and didn't find it to be the cleanest place.
I have cookbooks. That wasn't what I was asking about. Not the most helpful reply to this.
Indian food in the NW burbs?
The naan they make is some of the best that I've had.
Totally great experiences eating there--the only caveat I have to offer is that the spice level isn't reliable. That's fine with me--I love hot,spicy things --but if you don't, just be careful. The dal can be way, way hot but there's plenty of raita so you'll be OK. :)
Indian food in the NW burbs?
The India Curry House in Algonquin is really great. They have a lunch buffet six days a week.
http://www.myindiacuisine.com/
Good food in McHenry County?
Where is Asian Bistro? What's near it? Thanks!
BTW, we've been enjoying the Texan for the most part but the beef brisket was a bad call there. Every other entree has been yummy, though. The sides are another story but the 'cue is pretty good.
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I've been out that way a couple of times and wasn't stirred to explore that are much. Where is Famous Dave's exactly? The Texan's ribs were great but the brisket is something I'll be skipping in the future. Dry....
Please let me know how the Chinese place is.
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I agree about Reese's.
Tell me about China Ai, if you don't mind.
I'll be sure to check out Famous Dave's now.
Where is the Randall Roadhouse? What's the menu? Thanks.
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I'll check out Famous Dave's for sure. What would you recommend there?
Went to Richard Walker's again today for blunch. Again, not an Around The Clock fan.....
Good food in McHenry County?
We went to the Texan last night.
Rib tips=flavorful, smoky, great.
Brisket= a bit dry.
Garlic mashed potatoes=creamy, pleasant.
Cole slaw= suh-weet.
Beans=Absolutely forgettable.
So it's a touch-and-go menu. We liked some of what we ordered a lot.
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Around The Clock--the gyros were bad enough that we have zero inspiration to go back for any reason.
We've been ordering from Generoso's a bunch--they were formerly Taylor Street and their thin crust is simple and yummy. The meatball sandwich--my lunch today--is nice too.
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Doesn't seem like any fun having to drive that far for basics.
I went out that way once to check out a farmers market--huge disappointment and I haven't been back. I'm not a fan of "quaint".
Good food in McHenry County?
My guy, who hails from here, says that "that movie" ruined Woodstock. Would you agree with that statement?
Good food in McHenry County?
The dal was ultra-hot but everything else was moderate--I totally see what you're talking about.
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I did try the chicken and it was great. Someone there really knows their tandoor well.
Good food in McHenry County?
Went to the Curry House today--SO yummy. Wonderful naan and the gulab jamun was top-notch. We'll definitely be going back--thanks so much for this recommendation
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I'm just surprised that MSG is still being used here. It's never in the food in Los Angeles or Seattle.
Good food in McHenry County?
The Chen's I went to that uses MSG was the "good" one at Lake In The Hills. It's not in all of the dishes--just some of them. I believe that's the restaurant you are talking about.
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Ah. That makes sense.
They are using MSG in the beef dishes for sure at the Lake In The Hills location. We had a sesame beef dish and that was what triggered my allergy.
We went to Blue Fin in Wicker Park---fresh, nice stuff. Very tasty and I'd definitely go back.
Good food in McHenry County?
Went to Richard Walker's tonight and wow, it was great. I had the Swedish pancakes and my guy had the big apple pancake. The side of bacon we got was really good stuff--we'll definitely be going back.
Good food in McHenry County?
I have to ask--what was the problem with the term "tex-mex"?
I'll have to go check out Texan this week. My guy is such a rib fan.
I'll ask but a lot of places have no idea if it's in there or not from my distant past experiences asking the question.
There's great sushi in L.A.--haven't had any since I moved here but I'm supposed to go into the city today and have some. I'm a little apprehensive but excited. (I'm spoiled on the seafood topic--grew up in New England, college in Seattle, then Los Angeles so great seafood is my thing but this guy SWEARS this place is wonderful.)
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OK, thanks--I knew the name looked familiar and I've seen the one in SD.
Frontera/Rick Bayless restaurants--thoughts?
Anyone been to any of the three and have any thoughts/opinions you'd like to share?
Thanks much!
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Thanks again for the recommendations and wow, people got emotional about this topic, huh?
Where's Joseph's, if you don't mind?
