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Good Mexican eats around Mag Mile
We ended up going to Xoco and it didn't disappoint. We had the ahogado torta in the tomato broth and it was the ultimate comfort food. We split the short rib caldos and that was also packed w/ a ton of flavor. Exactly what we needed after a long day at work for a training.
We tried the Jolly Pumpkin and the Night Stalker beer and enjoyed the Night Stalker stout much more. How can you go wrong when you drink something called the Night Stalker (not to be confused w/ the Night Train).
The wait at 730 on a Tuesday was approx 30 mins and it went by quickly w/ the help of some Night Stalker. Thanks for the rec.
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XOCO
449 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Good Mexican eats around Mag Mile
Looking for a good and fun Mexican place in/around the Magnificent Mile. Something similar to the Cafe Ibierco vibe (but w/ better food). Thanks
Mofongo
Anyone know of any good mofongo places in nyc? I've heard mixed reviews of La Casa del Mofongo.
Boriqua! San Juan
Heading to San Juan this weekend w/ some friends and was wondering if anyone had some good eats to accompany some tasty mofongo and pernil.
New Wafa's coming soon.
Awesome! Thanks! I thought phone orders were only for catering, but if I could do a drive by and get a shwarma...then why not. Thanks again.
New Wafa's coming soon.
I read that they're taking orders for weekends only. You can email them at: wafasfood@yahoo.com
Do you know when and where the new location will be? Can't wait for them to open again. I've been dreaming about eating their food since they closed.
Driving from Atlanta to NYC
Plan on driving down from NYC to Atlanta and wanted to know if anyone had some not-to-miss places to eat along the way. i95 to i85 (connecting past Richmond, VA through NC and SC to Atlanta).
Anyone have some epic food spots not too far off the beaten path?
Driving from Atlanta to NYC
Plan on driving down from NYC to Atlanta and wanted to know if anyone had some not-to-miss places to eat along the way. i95 to i85 (connecting past Richmond, VA through NC and SC to Atlanta).
Anyone have some epic food spots not too far off the beaten path?
Driving from NYC to Atlanta
Plan on driving down from NYC to Atlanta and wanted to know if anyone had some not-to-miss places to eat along the way. i95 to i85 (connecting past Richmond, VA through NC and SC to Atlanta).
Anyone have some epic food spots not too far off the beaten path?
Driving from NYC to Atlanta
Plan on driving down from NYC to Atlanta and wanted to know if anyone had some not-to-miss places to eat along the way. i95 to i85 (connecting past Richmond, VA through NC and SC to Atlanta).
Anyone have some epic food spots not too far off the beaten path?
Fat cat grease truck in Queens
I heard that the grease trucks from Rutgers opened up a location in Whitestone. Do any of you fellow foodies know of this?
Guyanese Curry Spices
Thanks!
I was able to pick them up at Singha Market on Hillside and 164 St.
Guyanese Curry Spices
Looking to pickup some Guyanese curry spices. Anyone know where I can go?
Thanksgiving in Vegas
Hello fellow Foodies.
Heading to Vegas for Thanksgiving with my girl and some of our family and looking for a place to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner for about 15-20 ppl on Thanksgiving day. Any recommendations?
Lakeshore - BreakFast and Lunch
Forgot to mention that we are open to anything. Just as long as it's good.
Lakeshore - BreakFast and Lunch
Heading to Chicago for the urbanathlon from nyc this weekend and we arrive Friday at 730am. Since we cant check into our hotel that early, we are looking for a good breakfast spot by the W Hotel on Lakeshore (E. Ontario and Lakeshore).
Also, can you expert chowhounders recommend any good lunch spots as well? Heading to the smoke daddy for dinner.
Thanks!
Lotus of Siam
We went to Lotus of Siam in Vegas on Sahara Ave this past weekend for a bachelor party and the food was very, very good. Not very good, but very, very good! We had a 10-top and ordered dinner for 10 when we walked in. So basically, we left our appetites in the hands of the chef which was the way to go.
They brought out 4 different apps and 3 separate entrees with enough portions to feed greedy smurf. We struggled to finish our meal. The final dish was a lobster dish that was damn good.
Apps (from what I can remember) some beef jerky thing, soft shell crab salad, lambe skewers, and another other item. I drank too much this weekend to remember everything. Entrees were fish in some spicy sauce, fried shrimp, and lobster. There may have been another entree but I can't remember.
Definitely worth the trip and this is more of a locals place since the people we met from Vegas all knew about it. The valet attendant at the hotel asked me Where are you going? as he hailed a cab for us at the hotel. I simply said, "953 Sahara Ave" and he quickly replied, "Ah. Lotus of Siam. Awesome place" THAT'S how well known they are around town. He even told me that a lot of chefs in Vegas go there for dinner during after hours. Not a bad sign if you ask me.
Also, I heard the korean place next door is supposed to be good for korean food.
http://www.saipinchutima.com/
Steakhouse in Vegas
Charlie Palmer Report.
Just came back from our trip and here are my two cents on Charlie Palmers...
- ppl in our group ordered the fillet, bone-in ribeye, and ny strip. Fillet was decent compared to other top notch steakhouses and about even-steven when comparing quality.
- bone-in ribeye was a bit too salty but cooked well. Get it medium-rare.
- NY Strip was ok and comparable to other top notch steak houses.
Apps we ordered the tuna tartare and beef carpaccio. The beef carpaccio was excellent.
Sides we ordered the spinach, fingerling potatoes, steak frites, wild mushrooms, and carrots. The sides were all very good and the perfect amt. The steak frites sort tasted like yuca frita (fried yuca fries).
Dinner was a 7-top and the 2 apps, 5 sides, and individual entress were the perfect amt of food if you want to be able to finish your steak. Wine selection was great as well.
The only noticeable downside was that since it was at the four seasons, it was a bit stuffy for our group. We are a loud bunch and have animated personalities so dinner started off a bit slow. Not much of a scene but we knew that going in. We were more about the food anyway. Service was excellent as well.
Overall, the food was nothing to remember compared to other steak houses I've eaten at (Peter Luger, Sparks, Mortons, Craft, ribeye at Babbo, and Old Homestead). Charlie Palmer was our 2nd choice after SW Steakhouse (which I've heard good things about). SW Steak was fully booked tho so we had to resort to Plan B. We wavered b/w Charlie Palmer and CUT but we chose Charlie Palmer since from other reviews, it seemed the food was better here. I'm guessing the steakhouses are all a dime a dozen when it comes to Vegas so if you want romantic and quiet, do Charlie Palmers. If you want a scene and eye candy, CUT, SW, and the others should do.
My last remark....I called in a ressy about a week and a half before we went and received an email confirm that were were good to go. I called the day before to double check our ressy and they didn't have me on file. The host booked us anyway and sent me another email confirm. Weird. Keep that in mind and double check with them just to be safe.
Steakhouse in Vegas
After reading all of these helpful reviews, just made a ressy at Charlie Palmers at the Four Seasons. Hopefully the food will be as good as our company. I'll give you a recent report when I return.
Steakhouse in Vegas
I narrowed my search to SW Steakhouse and was looking forward to it...to find out that they are booked w/ only openings at 530 or 930 for dinner. Apparently, Beyonce is in town and that's a busy night. How can you be angry w/ B? The search goes on.
Cut is looking good but a few people from our group have been there. I'm more about the food so I would trek to the four corners of Vegas for good steak, but I think the bachelor wants something more. And we don't care for celebrities dining next to us, but thanks for sharing.
Steakhouse in Vegas
Hey fellow foodies. Heading to Las Vegas for a bachelor party and need a steakhouse for about 10 people. Can anyone recommend a top notch steakhouse? Went to BOA Steakhouse a few years ago and was not impressed. Thank you!
Steakhouse in Vegas
Hey fellow foodies. Heading to Las Vegas for a bachelor party and need a steakhouse for about 10 people. Can anyone recommend a top notch steakhouse? Went to BOA Steakhouse a few years ago and was not impressed. Thank you!
Cuban Style pernil
No violence against mamas. Just saying THAT'S how good it was. If mama ever heard me talk that way, she'd knock me into next week.
Thanks for the tip fruitspam. Will check it out. Always down to travel for food.
Cuban Style pernil
I've made the Boricua style. Curious as to how the cuban style is.
My friend said to use naranja to marinade the pork. The last time I made the puerto rican style pernil, it was so good that it made you want to smack your mama.
Any help and tips would be great. Thank you in advance fellow foodies.
Cuban Style pernil
I've made the Boricua style. Curious as to how the cuban style is.
My friend said to use naranja to marinade the pork. The last time I made the puerto rican style pernil, it was so good that it made you want to smack your mama.
Any help and tips would be great. Thank you in advance fellow foodies.
Cuban style Pernil
I've made the Boricua style. Curious as to how the cuban style is.
My friend said to use naranja to marinade the pork. The last time I made the puerto rican style pernil, it was so good that it made you want to smack your mama.
Any help and tips would be great. Thank you in advance fellow foodies.
