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Decent Food at O'Hare Airport
Yes. I was just going to mention this. I tried this not too long ago. I thought the price a little high, but the tortas was really good. The ingredients were all fresh and tasted wonderful. This will probably be my go to place for good fresh food while going through O'hare.
German Wines in Chicagoland area
Did you already try Binny's? Several locations, but I was thinking the new/old Sam's wine and liquor site by Goose Island would have a nice selection.
http://www.binnys.com/index.cfm
What's your favorite kind of potato chips?
Gotta be Jamon, Jamon chips I had in Spain.
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what would be on the menu in the wild wild west?
Anything where you can use the line - "It's hot, it's brown, and there's plenty of it " ;)
How about a chocolate souffle with espresso Crème Anglaise for "cowboy coffee dessert" since you could stand a spoon up in it.
Baby shower in San Antonio
You might try The Huisache Grill in New Braunfels. http://www.huisache.com/ I see their posted reservation policy, but I don't think they'd be beyond setting aside something if you called.
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Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
How do you prepare your zucchini?
I needed a recipe today, thanks for all the good tips. I think I'm going to try a little combo of some of them.
I'm going to roast some stuffed zucchini tonight. I'll split and scoop out the zucchini seeds, then season liberally with salt, pepper. I'll give it a little olive oil, to coat. The stuffing will be shataki mushrooms, onion, breadcrumb, lemon thyme, and a Parmesan-like cheese (local hard cheese I need to use up). I'll serve it with a quick little thick tomato sauce from tomato paste with basil, oregano, and red pepper flake.
Non-Chain Recommendations in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Great list - As some have noted, the list is a little dated. Some other places of note:
Thara Thai @ 912 1/2 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign.
When I was still working in Champaign, nary a week went by without a stop for my egg roll and Panang Curry fix.
Yellow Fin : 305w Cedar St CHAMPAIGN
I've hit this a couple of times and had some good meals. Sushi, as everyone suggests isn't really the best option for corn country, but they do alright.
El Toro 1,2, 3.... x
El Toro has exploded into Champaign and now even surrounding communities. Great service, good food and super fast. A good lunch option for those close to one.
