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countrygirl_914 in food_porn

Chicago rec's.

Feb 22, 2009 19:18

Hello all! I went through the tags and found some posts similar to mine, but they're all from 2007, and I figure things have changed since then, so I hope this is okay.

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captainneon February 23 2009, 00:50:27 UTC

cooking tends to be a better community for questions such as this.

winterraindrop February 23 2009, 01:22:33 UTC

If you've never been to a trader joe's or whole foods, I'd definitely suggest you stop by. They have some really neat things.
As far as resturants, I'm a fan of Emilio's tapas (although now I believe they're called Cafe Galicia Tapas). It makes for a fun night out as you can sample several different treats and the food is brought out over time.

winterraindrop February 23 2009, 01:24:58 UTC

oh. And as far as price it's not bad, really. I'm a college student and go there with friends/the boyfriend. We usually do 2 or 3 tapas and split a dessert for under 35ish. (Noote: I'm vegetarian, so my menu selections might be cheaper than yours)

meru_neechan February 23 2009, 01:31:37 UTC

When the New Year came around, SeriousEats did a best of 2008 entries, including one for Eating Out:

http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/12/the_year_that_was_eating_out-2008.html

But I think you and your friend might be most interested in this one link from that page:

http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/09/serious-eats-city-guides-chicago.html

It's a one page guide of Chicago - "Best of" different cuisines, and I think Alinea is the only super-$$$ restaurant. Hope that helps!

copperpixie February 23 2009, 01:42:06 UTC

Some suggestions ( ... )

xiloxoch February 23 2009, 02:34:06 UTC

Re. #7: HAHAHAHAHA. I'm sorry, I mean this with absolutely no offense intended, but... are you serious? I'm a UChicago student and I have had many a drunken dinner there, but I can't imagine anyone travelling to HP for it when Devon St is likely just as close. It's a great place to go if you're already in the neighborhood and want some butter chicken with a side of collard greens and biscuits, but the food is out under hot lights for hours, the seasoning is completely unsubtle, and I have never not felt sick after eating there.

That being said, I of course love the place. Dixie Kitchen is actually very good (The Dark Knight to Rajun Cajun's Creature from the Black Lagoon), as is its sister restaurant Calypso. But dear visitor, if you want Indian, please consider Hema's Kitchen or Mysore Woodlands on Devon St. (and not the Lincoln Park location of Hema's.)

copperpixie February 23 2009, 02:42:32 UTC

We've all agreed just now that Hema's is gross.
(We = my apartment -- there are four of us. We all dislike Hema's, but love Rajun Cajun.)

Also the boyfriend says, "The samosas [at Rajun Cajun] are delicious! And if anyone says differently, I'll fight them. That's a girl right? Yes. I'll fight them."

Also he says Indian food isn't about subtlety. I think it is great, but I mean, I tried to suggest places alllll over Chicago since I don't know where they'll be visiting.

xiloxoch February 23 2009, 02:47:18 UTC

Truth: the samosas at Rajun Cajun are the one thing that has never disappointed me. I will indeed join you in your love for RC on that front. (As for Hema's: what was gross? I had an awful time at the one by Fullerton, every dish was so oily that the surface reflected. But the one time I ate at the Devon St. location, it was really good. That was just the once, though, so I'm curious.)

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margalite February 23 2009, 02:05:05 UTC

Harold's Chicken Shack. It's a local chain so you can find one near you. Seriously, unless you're a vegetarian it would be a shame for you to come here and not have Harold's.
Also if you're in Hyde Park I second Dixie Kitchen from the comment above. Also in that comment, the spice shop is AMAZING. I got powdered tomato there.

countrygirl_914 March 15 2009, 04:33:47 UTC

Thanks! Since that's the second vote for that spice shop, I'll nag my friend to make a stop there. Do you know its actual name? And, I'm clueless at Chicago neighborhoods--where exactly is Old Town?

margalite March 15 2009, 04:53:21 UTC

It is called The Spice House. Old Town is in Lincoln park, the website has addresses so you can just map it.

Also I read your other comments so I just wanted to put in my $.02. The Museum of Science and Industry is awesome, so I would recommend that you go there. Also Rajun Cajun is referred to by my (Indian) boss as "that shitty Indian restaurant" but he eats there anyway so take from that what you will.

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