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6 Days in Chicago - Please critique my list
I would go to Takashi and defiantly Green Zebra. Those are my two favorites in the city right now. Skip Quartinos unless you need late night munching and are in the neighborhood.
Also the grocery bistro in the west loop is quite good if you're looking for a small local place with simple well executed cuisine.
Looking for Indian/Thai delivery with brown rice
Hi all. I'm looking for a yummy Indian or Thai restaurant that delivers to East Village/Wicker Park. Super bonus point if they offer brown rice!
Thanks for all your help. I've been searching for a place that delivers to me for ages!
Grocery Bistro new chef
I think its different because of the high quality of food with affordable prices. The concept that you don't have to spend a lot to get good food, using local markets to purchase ingredients, and all the while having the menu be exciting, inventive yet approachable is a really fresh idea. I find that you have to spend a lot in this city to get great food. Plus, its rare to find this quality at a byob. It reminds me of a place you would find in NYC.
Grocery Bistro new chef
Wow I'm surprised to read that. I just went a few days ago and thought it had improved greatly....the service and the food especially. We had some amazing lightly fried oysters and halibut with fava puree. I think the food is beyond good for the price and its really different compared to what else is going on in the city right now. I suggest you give it a shot.
Grocery Bistro new chef
Has anyone been to the Grocery Bistro lately? I heard the food with the new chef is amazing.
Suckling pig wanted
Mercat a la Planxa will serve you a whole one and carve it table side. Perhaps they will sell it to go. Worth a shot 'cause its delicious!
Restaurants you wouldn't recommmend
One thing I know for sure is that I would not suggest Stella and I made the mistake of lunching at Bacco...still gives me shudders.
Need a Lunch recommendation
Go to Bayona and sit in the courtyard. Its beautiful and lush. Great food and cocktails. Whatever you do, do not go to K-Pauls or Bacco. Awful.
How is Boucherie?
Any thoughts on this restaurant? Seems like it may be a little off the beaten path foodie heaven...or at least that's what I'm hoping for.
Spacca Napoli, Coal Fire or Great Lakes
Coal Fire is delicious. I'm from the East Coast, as are the owners, and its best pizza I've found in Chicago by far. Yum.
Looking for farm to table restaurant in Nola!
Yeah I defiantly don't expect to see Jumbalaya! Thanks for the advice.
Looking for farm to table restaurant in Nola!
I consider dishes such as jumbolaya pretty heavy. I've been to New Orleans many times and have enjoyed the food there but thought I would post on here for any suggestions on slightly lighter high end restaurants. This is mainly because I'm traveling with someone with a very specific diet and I would like her to enjoy her time in the city without being stressed about the lack of food options. It seems like most of the high end restaurants specialize in heavier New Orleans style cuisine, which she cannot eat. I'm sure that statement is incorrect which is why I posted on this forum.
Looking for farm to table restaurant in Nola!
DavidlB- I posted on this forum because I wanted advice about a delicious high end restaurant that my friend and I could enjoy while staying in Nola. I find you calling it "bizarre", telling me to "relax" about my food choices, and in fact your entire post offensive. Its nice that you feel so much love for the food in your city but please, think before you write. Is there something wrong with me not wanting an enormous plate of food that's primarily made with butter and starches? Or with me wanting local ingredients for a healthier lifestyle? No. Especially when I'm traveling with a friend who just found out she has Barrett's esophagus which means she can't eat certain foods. If you read my post you would have noticed that I said "due to allergies and such".
I have no fear of local cuisine just of small minded people like you.
Looking for farm to table restaurant in Nola!
That sounds good...so does MiLa. I wonder when The Green Goddess is opening? That sounds amazing...innovative for the area. Shark fin soup? No, I'm defiantly not supportive of that so Stella is for sure out of the question. Thanks for everyone's help!
Looking for farm to table restaurant in Nola!
Hi there! I'm looking for an organic or farm to table restaurant in Nola. I read that Luke uses a farm for most of their produce but is there anywhere else? Also, don't shoot me but, we're looking for a place that serves modern cuisine...not heavy "nola" type. Is that hard to find in the more upscale places? We're thinking Stella perhaps but I've read some not so great reviews about them. Basically our diets, due to allergies and such, can be rather restrictive so are looking for more of an upscale "healthy" high end restaurant. Perhaps we're going to the wrong city...help! Mucho thanks!
