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Looking for pan-fried perch ala Phil Smidt's
A friend says there is a place in Hyde Park that says "just like Phil Smidt's" right on the menu. No luck locating the place.
Rumor is the Probst brothers are looking for a new spot.
Looking for pan-fried perch ala Phil Smidt's
Up for Grabs on Calumet Ave in Whiting does a good job. That's about it. Perch is very pricy these days.
Italian bread search - "ciopa"
One must go to Rockford to get real Cioppi (sp?)
There ARE safety rules that prohibit making in large bakeries. They are hand crafted. When I was a kid we would go nuts for it.
Fenugreek seeds
Mail order from INDIANA BOTANIC GARDENS. They are on Ridge just east of I65. They also have a retail store there. Interesting place.
Great Jewish Deli?
Bergstein's is OK but they get their meat from Manny's, I believe.
Used to be a few good delis in HF area. Sadly most of the "Chosen People" have moved away.
Fressor's and I believe Al's were good.
Help me, dying for good food in southwest suburbs!
Tin Fish for seafood/raw bar
Gatto's for great Italian
Ottimo for upscale Italian
Jack Gibbons for steak
Chef Klaus for German
Jameson's for pub grub
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Gatto's Restaurant & Bar
8005 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Tin Fish
18201 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Chi town late night spots?
Definitely Miller's Pub for late night fare. Just south of the Palmer House. It is an institution and has full menu late. Celebs and pro sports teams frequent it because of great food late.
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Miller's Pub
134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Bridal Shower location in South Suburbs
GATTO'S without question. Perfect food served by the nicest folks in the area. They will keep you on budget and you will be very full when you leave.
With any luck Patrick will be behind the bar. He alone is worth the trip.
Restaurant Recommendations with Kids in Loop
Miller's Pub may be OK. Great Ribs lots of personality. Consider Greektown. Greek Islands/Parthenon/Roditys.
Harry Caray's on Navy Pier. Kids will love the place and you will get a top shelf piece of meat.
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Miller's Pub
134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Impossible? Great mid-priced Italian
LaScarola is perfect place. Tufano's Vernon Park Tap or RoSals also would fit the bill. Some places on Western like Il Vicinato, Bruna's, Ignatz also fot the boll.
I am partial to Gatto's in Tinley Park
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Vernon Park Tap
1073 W Vernon Park Pl, Chicago, IL 60607
Gatto's Restaurant & Bar
8005 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Tufano's
1073 W Vernon Park Pl Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60607
Need recs S and SW Chicago on my way to Midway
Szala's on Archer Av for authentic Polish Highlander food. Can't miss place if you like Polish and who doesn't?
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Szalas Restaurant
5214 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
My fiancee has never had a burrito...
I would recommend El Famous in Summit for a burrito as big as your fore arm
Good Eats near Joliet?
MARICHKA'S on Theodore St. in Crest Hill is a Joliet area institution. Garlic poor boys are killer. Old school decor and menu. Straight out of "Rudy"
Non Parishable Gift from Chicago
Get a big jar of Giardeniere Peppers. Italian delis will sell you a GALLON.
Lake Perch-Hyde Park
Friends were saying that there is a place in Hyde Park that has killer Lake Perch. This place even refers to "Phil Smidt". That IS balsphemous but still want to check this place out next time I'm in the Land of Obama. Please help.
Serbian Restaurant Recommendations?
Small World Inn on E. 106th st and Mackinaw in the 10th Ward. They have full Serbian menu and a weekend buffet for $9.99. Most can get their money's worth in cevapci alone. Its an old corner bar with a back room...OUTSTANDING.
Slovak Restaurant in Chicago
Bunch of places in Berwyn/Stickney. Dumpling House and Klas (if still open) Its been a while
Best bloody mary?
Twisted Spoke at Grand/Ogden has their "Road Rash Bloody Mary". Complete with beer side car and loaded with meat and veggies.
Phil Smidt's substitutes?
UP FOR GRABS on Calumet Avenue. TEIBEL'S is an old standard as well. UFG has boned and buttered. Teibel's has frog legs as well. They also have broiled lake perch. Interesting and very good
Hammond, IN Near Horseshoe
Up for Grabs has great Lake Perch prepared boned and buttered. Also have excellent gourmet type burgers.
Kieth's in Whiting is open for dinner only on weekends. A real bright spot in NWI.
First time in Mokena, IL - help!
Chef Klaus on LaGrange, Gatto's on 80th Av. in TP is great.
Frankies in TP is good as is Ositeria Ottimo.
I am a new Uncle and I am headed to Midlothian, IL to meet my Nephew!
Go to Gatto's in Tinley for great Italian. Jack Gibbons Gardens is an old school steak joint, a few blocks due west of the Midlo border. House of Hughes is an old favorite on Cicero. Traverso's on Harlem in Orland Park is just west of Midlo as well. Cooper's Hawk is across from Traverso's.
Have to go a little bit west for decent chow.
Paella
Where are the best paella places in the Chicago Metro area? Help is appreciated.
Need good chow in Tinley Park
Go west on 183rd to 80th Ave. There you will find Gatto's. Great Italian food at surprisingly low prices. Chalkboard menu and friendly staff. See if Patrick is behind the bar. Fabulous chicken dishes and veal. Great pasta selection. Just like a joint on Taylor Street without the hassle of parking or getting ripped off for Valet.
pizza party for 100
Aurelio's in Homewood will do an excellent job. Home Run Inn is also capable and very good.
Replacement for Phil Smidt's Perch?
Rumors are old owners of Smidt's are looking at a location near the Cabela's complex.
Place was mobbed last few nights. Like people... no one sees you when you are sick, but everyone shows up when you're dead
