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Chicago Bites #113 A Mano
The rabbit gnocchi was a favorite at our table.
We ducked into A Mano one evening for a quick meal, and walked away with a new source for premium gelato. We'll definitely be back for dessert, but what about the rest of the meal? Listen in to hear what we thought.
(12.0 M)
00:00 - 00:52 More than a bar...
00:53 - 03:30 Appetizers, deals
03:31 - 05:00 Waitress issues
05:01 - 06:53 Rabbit
06:54 - 08:10 Tuna
08:11 - 09:54 Bliss of Gelato
09:55 - 11:49 Atmosphere
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Chicago Bites #112 Green Zebra
Fried green tomatoes never tasted so good!
Who says that vegetarian food needs to be a crunchy granola meat substitute? Green Zebra doesn't push the tofu or try to recreate meat dishes in vegetable form, but seeks to bring out the best of seasonal vegetables. How happy were with the experience? Tune in to the podcast.
(18.1 M)
00:00 - 01:34 Gushing about veggies
01:35 - 04:04 Getting started with wine, tasting menu
04:05 - 05:35 Fried green tomatoes, pickle agreements
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Chicago Bites #111 Ay Ay Picante
Chinese influence shows in the Lomo Saltado.
We went to listener recommended Ay Ay Picante to take another chance with Peruvian cuisine. Did the parihuela, papa rellena, and yucca change our minds? Tune in and find out.
Special thanks to Luis!
( 12.2 M)
00:00 - 01:28 A new frame of mind
01:29 - 04:46 Adventures in appetizers
04:47 - 08:20 Chinese influences and hidden corn, bacon
08:21 - 09:33 Moving through dessert
09:34 - 11:12 Atmosphere
11:13 - 13:15 Ratings and sign-off
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Chicago Bites #110 Noon-O-Kabab
The salmon kabob melts in your mouth. And there's no skewer in sight!
Semiramis has long been top in our book for Middle Eastern cuisine. So how does its neighbor Noon-O-Kabab compare? With a more meat-focused menu, it's certainly a different kind of dining experience. But whenever I'm hungry and happen to be hopping off the Brown Line at Kedzie, I'll be torn. That's because both restaurants "got game."
( 11.5 M)
00:00 - 02:11 Wishing for expandable stomachs
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Chicago Bites #109 Mixteco Grill
Pork chop in an excellent Oaxaca mole sauce.
We hit the newly opened Mixteco Grill this week on a quest for mole sauce. It's a hot and crowded little hole-in-the-wall spot, but does the mole sauce make up for all that? Pass the chips and turn up the volume! That's all I can say.
( 10.9 M)
00:00 - 01:01 Talking about mole sauce
01:02 - 02:55 Reservation woes
02:56 - 05:07 Appetizers & BYOB
05:08 - 07:50 Mole is the centerpiece
07:51 - 09:11 Excellent dessert recommendation
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Chicago Bites #108 Tallulah
Fava beans and strawberries make the Alaskan halibut a standout dish.
Tammy and I went to Tallulah, a new bistro in Lincoln Square, with high hopes. What we discovered there has a lot of potential. The food is creative, and we tasted hints of greatness. Listen in to hear more.
(25.1 M)
00:00 - 01:03 Simple, sleek, and upscale
01:04 - 03:25 Fois Gras is back! A taste of the forbidden fruit
03:26 - 04:43 Add lobster to anything and how could you go wrong?
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Chicago Bites #107 Parrot Cage Restaurant
The soup trio starter is a good way to try all of the soups on the menu.
The Parrot Cage Restaurant located in the historic South Shore Cultural Center gives students from Washburne Culinary Institute a chance to put what they’re learning in class to work. Diners become teachers as the students serve up their best, but do they make the grade? Listen in to find out.
(28.0 M)
00:00 - 01:19 Playing restaurant in a beautiful setting and the south side parrots
01:20 - 05:20 A learning ex ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #106 Over Easy
We were overcome with sassiness after eating the eggs
We're always on the look-out for a good brunch place, and were happy to try our friend George's favorite spot, Over Easy. He raved over their sassy eggs so often we were sure he was taking kick-backs! After trying them, we are happy to report that they're as good as reported! Tune in to hear what we thought about the rest of our experience.
(18.6 M)
00:00 - 02:15 Over-caffeinated and sassy
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Chicago Bites #105 Kan Zaman
Our waiter said the lamb shank would be the envy of the table. He was right.
At Kan Zaman we reclined on floor pillows as we ate. But is eating on the floor all it’s cracked up to be? Did the Lebanese menu meet our expectations? Does belly dancing enhance the ambiance or detract from it? Listen in, and we’ll tell you what we think.
(19.5 M)
00:00 - 01:57 Great expectations and the joys of dining on the floor
01:58 - 04:30 Lessons about location and starters
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Chicago Bites #104 Bull-eh-dia's Tapas Bar
Solomillo a la Parrilla -- the beef was tender, but the potatoes lacked character.
In the mood for some tapas? You could take the Brown line train to the newly renovated Southport station and walk to the revamped Neybors spot to enjoy the latest offering in Chicago. Will this newcomer hold up to the city's stiff competition for tapas cuisine? Listen in to find out.
(18.1 M)
00:00 - 01:22 The pleasures of Southport dining
01:23 - 02:39 Accessibility conundrums
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Chicago Bites #103 Rockit Bar & Grill
The house special burger comes with a nice slice of brie.
We stopped by the Rockit Bar & GrillIs to judge how hard tourists should work to find a good burger. Does Rockit stand on its own or do other places rock harder? Tune in and find out.
(18.0 M)
00:00 - 03:20 Get the trendy, yuppie vibe via your cellphone
03:21 - 05:25 Lobster burger? Stick to the sweet potato fries.
05:26 - 06:43 You can rock the burger, but the truffle fries steal the show.
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Chicago Bites #102 Cafe Bernard
The perfectly sliced grapes were the highlight of the Brie.
Cafe Barnard is a Lincoln Park staple. But what is it about its French fare that keeps folks coming back? Tammy and I brought friends to dinner to test the menu and find out.
(26.2 M)
00:00 - 01:21 The mystery French place
01:22 - 04:26 Lived-in charm, basket-o-bread, baked Brie, and escargot
04:27 - 06:33 Wine and service commentary
06:34 - 13:28 Main dishes A.K.A. a game of chess with sauce
13:29 - 18:08 Dessert and dess ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #101 Prosecco
The orecchiette tartuafate was very tasty, but too rich to finish.
Prosecco is the new Italian offering on the Wells Street dining corridor that takes the place of the old Xel-ha restaurant. The two places couldn't be more different -- Yucatan cuisine has been replaced by rich, well-served Italian pastas and seafood. Do we think this restaurant will last longer than its predecessor? Tune in and find out.
(19.3 M)
00:00 - 01:45 Are they in business? Appearances.
01:46 - 02:57 Resta ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #100 Kuma's Corner
The 'famous' Kuma Burger is topped with bacon and a fried egg. Breakfast on a burger.
Kuma’s Corner is a heavy metal pub that specializes in hamburgers – succulent creations served with fried eggs, BBQ sauce, frizzled onions and other creative toppings on hearty pretzel rolls. Any burger on the menu can also be had veggie style, and those are tasty too! Then there’s the add-your-own ingredients mac and cheese. I’m going to go ahead and “through down the gauntlet…” Kuma ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The iTunes MysteryFor some reason, iTunes absolutely refuses to pick up the correct feed for our second Austin podcast. So I’m reposting it here for those who downloaded our first Austin episode twice. Sorry about that! Here’s part two.
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Chicago Bites #98 Austin Round-up Part 1
Manuel's flan tastes as good as it looks
Bridget and I made an effort to eat our way through Austin during the SXSW festival. How did our choices stack up? Listen to part one of our Austin adventure to find out!
(15.6 M)
00:00 - 04:20 Kicking off with Manuel's - guacamole, mole, and flan
04:21 - 07:30 Chez Nous - French bistro in Texas
07:31 - 09:23 Old Pecan Street Cafe - it's all about the pie
09:24 - 11:09 Recap and Sign-off
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Chicago Bites #97 Ethiopian Diamond and Demera
First we tried our hand at Ethiopian Diamond. The food is served on one communal plate, and silverware is for wimps.
Tammy and I recently abandoned our silverware and relied on our hands to scoop up food at two of Chicago's Ethiopian restaurants. After our first experience at Ethiopian Diamond, it was clear that neither one of us had the frame-of-reference needed to talk about the food. We could barely identify what we ordered, let alone pronounce it! So we made our way to Demera to le ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #96 La Madia
What the roasted olives lacked in presentation, they made up for in taste.
You can't mess around with pizza in this town. Bridget and I have high expectations for our pie. Were they met at La Madia? Listen in and find out.
(24.5 M)
00:00 - 01:10 Keeping track of pizza
01:11 - 03:50 Issues with appetizers
03:51 - 06:20 Preconceived notions of pizza
06:21 - 08:08 Blandness of pizza
08:09 - 09:30 Fresh? Or Digiorno?
09:31 - 12:38 Mischief, mayhem. Our waiter, the service.
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Chicago Bites #95 Otom
The sauce is the strength of the butter-poached shrimp, but it masks the dish.
Tammy and I were so excited about Otom, Moto's sister restaurant, that we went there right when it opened last summer. Then we went again to see how Otom evolved. Did the food and menu live up to our expectations? Listen in and find out.
(25.5 M)
00:00 - 01:11 The mirror image of Moto for less?
01:12 - 02:48 Striking while the iron is hot and again later -- planning our review
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Chicago Bites #94 Lumes Pancake House
Lumes serves a generous portion of fruit with its French toast.
If you're heading south, stop by Lumes Pancake House for brunch! The service is fast, the coffee plentiful, and the orchard peach crepes make you wish you could eat breakfast three meals a day. We've been twice and can't wait to go back for more!
(10.8 M)
00:00 - 01:09 Wine bottling then brunch
01:10 - 02:43 The diner experience
02:44 - 03:58 The savory story
03:59 - 06:50 The sweet story
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Chicago Bites #93 Machu Picchu Restaurant
The rice pudding looked beautiful and tasted just as good.
I was on a quest to try some more Peruvian cuisine, so I talked Tammy and friends into going to Machu Picchu Restaurant for dinner. How did the food compare to the Taste of Peru, a well-known competitor? Did it meet our expectations? Did the bright, mural-covered walls influence our overall experience? We talk about all of this and more in today’s episode.
(14.3 M)
00:00 - 01:35 Vacation plans, wild life, and the second at ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #92 Chicago Diner
The seared tofu was eminently edible.
As we've dined around Chicago, we've found interesting veggie options in restaurants that aren't dedicated to serving non-meat eaters, but haven't had as much luck in establishments that cater to vegans and vegetarians. Do the faux meat sandwiches and vegan cheese alternatives at Chicago Diner deliver a satisfying experience? Listen in and find out!
(5.0 M)
00:00 - 01:54 Imitating meat
01:55 - 04:15 The challenges of getting in the front door
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Chicago Bites #91 Cyrano's Bistrot
The three-salmon appetizer is second only to the salmon entrée.
The chef at Cyrano’s turns out spectacular dishes that are affordable and right-sized for every course. From the cheese plate and lobster bisque to the coq au vin and chocolate moose, everything is mouth watering. The only thing holding this cozy bistrot back is uneven service. Still, it’s one of the best French restaurants I’ve tried in Chicago so far, and Tammy and I plan to wander in more often.
(6.5 M)
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Chicago Bites #90 Crofton on Wells
The lobster risotto was a favorite at our table.
Skip the flashy new-comers and the trendy chains on Wells Street and head to Crofton on Wells. It's a class act from appetizers to dessert!
(7.3 M)
00:00 - 02:15 Open Table and accessibility
02:16 - 03:19 What's under your kilt? Thoughts on the wine list
03:20 - 04:14 Losing a camera duel
04:15 - 05:26 Honoring the specials, limiting choices
05:27 - 07:52 Thoughts on appetizers
07:53 - 09:42 Mixed results on the entrees
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Chicago Bites #89 Alinea
Aromatic chamomile sets the stage for a Grant Achatz creation.
Merry Christmas from Chicago Bites! Between working our way onto Santa's "nice" list and slogging our way through a Chicago winter, we managed to sneak in an evening at Alinea! Enjoy this last minute gift under your virtual tree!
(11.4 M)
00:00 - 02:08 Fine tuning the evening
02:09 - 05:24 Finding our way to the table and surviving "squeegee" service
05:25 - 07:36 Throwing off the game
07:37 - 09:43 Bridget's highlights
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Chicago Bites #88 Petterino's
Peppermint ice cream with hot fudge is a yummy and nostalgic holiday dessert.
Tammy and I recently ducked into Petterino's to escape the winter chill and discovered dining designed for theatergoers. Attached to the Goodman, this restaurant is in the heart of the theater district, and the locations and start times of the hottest shows in town are printed along side the dinner menu. But is Petterino's worthy of a standing ovation? Listen in and find out.
(5.9 M)
00:00 - 02:11 Theater ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #87 Thalia Spice
The signature seafood salad, sprinkled with cilantro, was off-putting.
Thalia Spice holds the promise of every other neighborhood Thai restaurant, but can they overcome obsequious service, questionable seafood and no liquor license to meet that standard? Listen in as we navigate through an interesting evening.
(10.9 M)
00:00 - 03:12 Neighborhood vibe and lofty space and the chill
03:13 - 04:56 Authentic Thai?
04:57 - 07:30 Timing is everything
07:31 - 12:44 Placement is everything, t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #86 Vermilion
When the juh ki pan puri arrived, we didn't know how to eat it let alone pronounce it.
Vermilion fuses Indian and Latin fare and features a separate menu especially for vegetarians. Intrigued, Tammy and I went there with friends for a multicultural Thanksgiving feast. Were the spicy combos enough to overshadow negligent service? Listen in and find out!
(8.7 M)
00:01 - 02:44 The menu -- veggie friendly and holiday-ish
02:45 - 05:08 Holiday meal and Indian restaurant commentary
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Chicago Bites #85 Table 52
A deviled egg topped with okra awakens the taste buds for southern comforts.
Ever since Oprah mentioned Art Smith’s Table 52 on her show, getting a reservation there has been next to impossible. So Tammy and I were thrilled when we landed one. It's understandable that Oprah would give her personal chef a shout out, but is this new restaurant riding on hype alone, or is there really something special about Smith’s comfort food? We dove into the menu with relish to find out!
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Chicago Bites #84 Devon Seafood Grill
Devon
Devon Seafood Grill is a sophisticated place tucked away in the Gold Coast neighborhood, but there's nothing Midwestern about the quality of the seafood. We're sure this restaurant has an "A game", but did we find it on this visit? Listen in to find out.
(7.1 M)
00:00 - 01:08 Back story
01:09 - 02:34 Dining room atmosphere
02:35 - 04:15 Staff favorites & feeding
04:16 - 05:05 Interesting wines
05:06 - 05:48 So crack is the key ingredient?
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Chicago Bites #83 Chalkboard
Chalkboard looks homey from the outside, but inside is a bustling bistro.
Bridget and I head back to Lincoln Square this week in our quest for a fine dining option in the neighborhood. Listen in as we assess whether Chalkboard meets our needs.
(8.6 M)
00:00 - 01:24 Neat handwriting, bad camera planning
01:25 - 02:20 Talking through the wine
02:21 - 04:35 Bringin' the mac-n-cheese
04:36 - 05:45 Getting into the LSq 'hood
05:46 - 10:00 Meaty complications on the cusp
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Phil Clark and Mike "Lingo" Lingafelter from the Brit & Yankee podcast
Bridget and I are featured on a very special Brit and Yankee podcast - recorded live from the Globe Pub. Listen to the shenanigans on their site or view photos from the event on our Flickr set.
We're featured at the mid-point of the show.
Thanks guys!
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Chicago Bites #82 Trattoria Trullo
Trattoria Trullo's crabcakes are served with end of season asparagus and lots of sauce.
Tratttoria Trullo is freshly relocated from Evanston to Lincoln Square, but will the change of locale boost their fortunes? Listen in as Bridget and I run down our recent experience at this family-friendly Italian restaurant.
(6.5 M)
00:00 - 01:20 Shades of Fiddlehead
01:21 - 02:00 Shades of Vegas
02:01 - 03:45 Hating on asparagus and tomatoes
03:46 - 06:40 Bobby Flay has ruined me
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Chicago Bites #81 Iggy's 3
Iggy's martinis are served in cool glasses. The drinks themselves are super sweet.
Iggy’s is known for late-night dining in the city, but its two previous locations are closed. So we went to Iggy’s 3, which recently opened in River North, to see if the third time’s the charm. Did the martinis and pasta live up to our expectations? Or is there a reason Iggy’s can’t keep its doors open?
(6.3 M)
00:00 - 01:59 Dinging Iggy's. Will it survive in the 'mob BBQ' place?
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Chicago Bites #80 Terragusto
Pasta is the big draw at Terragusto.
Sorry for the recent delay in weekly podcasts, but some technical chop suey needed to happen to upgrade our blogging software. However, things seem to be back on track both with the blog and our publishing schedule, so no more delays!
Bridget and I make a return to the Chicago restaurant scene with our review of Terragusto, a rustic Italian eatery in Roscoe Village. Terragusto goes a long way to live by the organic, 100-mile-diet aesthetic, but can ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #79 Picasso
Tammy's tasty poached oysters topped with caviar.
In this fourth and final installment of our Las Vegas dining adventure, Tammy and I take on the game-heavy menu at Picasso. And I make a surprising discovery. I like pigeons... roasted!
(7.7 M)
00:00 - 01:33 A grown-up place to eat
01:34 - 03:38 Service--a little too much bending over backwards
03:39 - 05:11 The menu--focused on meat and game with an edge
05:12 - 07:56 Starters--Oysters and mint soup
07:57 - 09:59 Seafood sausage and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #78 Mesa Grill
The prettiest, tastiest ceviche we've had this year!
Welcome to podcast number 3 about our Las Vegas dining adventure! Bridget and I ducked into Bobby Flay's offering in Caesars Palace, Mesa Grill, for appetizers and margaritas. What we intended to be a quick meal turned into more of an adventure than we anticipated. Listen in as we break it down...
(7.7 M)
00:00 - 02:38 The "Tony tour" of Las Vegas
02:39 - 03:35 Opening the restaurant
03:36 - 05:17 Margaritas
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Chicago Bites #77 Bouchon
Salmon worthy of a love affair.
Tammy and I went to Las Vegas wondering if it was possible to have a fine dining experience there. We discovered that at Bouchon, it is not only possible it’s an absolute certainty. Thomas Keller’s dishes are simple, flavorful, and impeccably prepared. The food speaks for itself. And what does it say? Game on! Dining in Vegas is worth talking about.
(7.8 M)
00:00 - 01:31 Going for the gold standard
01:32 - 02:33 And going back again
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Chicago Bites #76 Le Village Buffet
Our little friend made for a delightful dining companion. He certainly wasn't edible.
Welcome to Las Vegas week at Chicago Bites where we try to capture the highs and lows of the Vegas dining scene. In the first of four podcasts, Bridget and I seek to capture the quintessential Las Vegas dining experience -- the buffet -- for the enjoyment of "the folks back home". Listen in as we weave our way past station after station in the quest for something to eat.
(6.7 M)
00:00 - 02:32 Takin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #75 Tizi Melloul
Fire-roasted mussels in harissa butter and olives were a few of the wonderful appetizers we enjoyed.
I'm just going to lay it out there -- order the goat cheese creme brulee. Tizi Melloul has other things on the menu and while we tried and enjoyed many of them, they were a lead-in to the dessert that Bridget calls "one of the best I've had this year". How did the rest of the meal hold up? Listen in and find out!
(6.4 M)
00:00 - 02:50 On shower stalls and dimmer switches
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Chicago Bites #74 New York City Deli Tour
Cheesecake toped with cherries at Carnegie Deli is the perfect way to start the day.
In this podcast, the third and final from our trip to Manhattan, Tammy and I review two of the city’s most famous delis. Carnegie Deli is known for its cheesecake and Katz Deli for its sandwiches and that scene from the movie When Harry Met Sally.
Thank you again to everyone who gave us dining recommendations. Unfortunately, we can’t review them all, but we appreciate you steering us in the right d ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #73 Veritas
The honey pannacotta with raspberries was the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Have you ever used that fancy little spoon they give you at fine dining establishments to clean your plate because the food was so good that you didn’t want to miss a morsel? At Veritas in midtown Manhattan, I unabashedly used mine to scrape away during every course. To my credit, I didn’t actually lick my plate, but I came close. From the exquisite lamb to the complex wine, our meal was fantastic. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #72 Oceana
Baby octopus with cranberry beans
Bridget and I started our New York dining adventure by dining at Oceana, a restaurant that specializes in seafood. It was an excellent choice to kick off our culinary tour. Listen in to see how we fared in the Big Apple.
(6.6 M)
00:00 - 02:45 Taking it on the road
02:46 - 06:50 Delights of the pre fixe menu
06:51 - 09:39 Readings from the "Big Book of Cod"
09:40 - 11:44 Delights of the dessert menu
11:45 - 14:16 Ratings and sign-off
Oceana
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Chicago Bites #71Adesso
Tammy's pasta was angry, just the way she likes it.
Our good friends Caryn and Dave joined Tammy and me for dinner at Adesso, a BYOB in Lakeview. Expect to get a good Italian meal at a reasonable price. And sometimes live entertainment!
(5.7 M)
00:00 - 02:42 Ups & downs of BYOB's
02:43 - 06:06 Bring the anger! And other entrees.
06:07 - 07:40 Desserts, yummy desserts
07:41 - 10:22 Sideshows, neighborhood vibes, and what Adesso wants to be
10:23 - 12:18 Ratings and sign-off
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Chicago Bites #70 Sepia
Sepia's watermelon salad is a lovely summer treat.
We hit Sepia soon after it opened and found it to be a lively restaurant with a lot of potential. Early favorites on the menu included the grilled octopus and mushroom flatbread; however, we agree that more than one dish needs work. Does the good outweigh the bad? Tune in and find out...
(8.2 M)
00:00 - 02:52 On space
02:53 - 06:42 On app-e-teasers
06:43 - 10:43 On clogging, skillets & other delights
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Chicago Bites #69 Karyn's Cooked
It's mac and cheese! Or is it? Humm. That is the question.
Everything at Karyn’s Cooked is vegetarian friendly from the spaghetti with meatballs to the meatloaf. And vegans can feast on traditional favorites like mac and cheese without having to worry about dairy. But do these culinary creations stand a chance against their meaty and milky counterparts? Get some surprising opinions from this meat-eater and my “pesco-fussitarian” co-host.
(6.3 M)
00:00 - 01:03 What is a "pes ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Chicago Bites #68 Osteria Via Stato
The three bean salad was a lovely summer option.
Osteria Via Stato offers a three-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings, so we headed over to enjoy the "Italian dinner party" on the patio. The complementary bottled water and second helpings did a lot for our appetites, but was it worth the money? Listen in and find out!
(6.4 M)
00:00 - 02:15 Having a sparkling Italian dinner party
02:16 - 08:40 Bring us some wine, bring us some food
08:41 - 12:28 Desserts & other issues
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Chicago Bites #67 Dine
The Red Velvet Cake was the highlight of our meal.
A lot has changed at Dine since the last time we were there. Certain “classic” dishes, like the mushroom risotto, are still on the menu. But a new executive chef is at the helm, and the food is not the same. Neither is the service. Is Dine still worth a visit?
(4.9 M)
00:00 - 01:24 What did you do to our restaurant?
01:25 - 02:10 Service and revolving waiters
02:11 - 02:47 List of half-priced bottles of wine on Mondays
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Chicago Bites #66 Moto
We were cordially welcomed by the menu, which was promptly eaten.
Bridget and I embraced the madness of a 20 course meal with wine pairings at chef Homaro Cantu's restaurant, Moto. The evening was at times wonderful, weird and always educational. Join us as we relive one of the best meals we've enjoyed in Chicago this year.
(11.0 M)
00:00 - 02:40 Madness
02:41 - 06:25 Thoughts on nitro
06:26 - 09:00 Distractions & conversations during/about the meal
09:01 - 11:15 On wine pairings & p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |
