ronnie_suburban wrote:Here's are the highlight dishes from our meal.
nsxtasy wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:Here's are the highlight dishes from our meal.
What, no photos???
(Props for the excellent photos that usually accompany your posts!)
Dave148 wrote:Frillman will hold its last service on Sunday, March 5 at 2523 N. Milwaukee Ave. https://flip.it/oXnWLc
ronnie_suburban wrote:Dave148 wrote:Frillman will hold its last service on Sunday, March 5 at 2523 N. Milwaukee Ave. https://flip.it/oXnWLc
I think the article should be his, not its. In any case, the close is only for as long as it takes them to get open in their new, larger digs at 2375 N. Milwaukee Ave (formerly The Radler). The opening date is in flux and subject to some variables.
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Owner Joe Frillman will throw open the doors at its roomy new digs on Wednesday, March 29, at 2375 N. Milwaukee Avenue
incite wrote:Having only had carryout Daisies during the pandemic (which was damn good) and with my friend Leigh now having joined the team, a few friends and I made reservations at the new spot last night.
First thoughts: wow, pretty amazing what they've done with the space to make it feel cozy. Though it had been 7 years since I've been in the space (The Radler, which I loved), I remembered (or perhaps misremembered) as feeling the space was huge, echoey, and a little industrial-ish? Now, the room is bright with a divider that makes the space feel smaller, and a pastry case in the front for afternoon goodies.
We had:
Drinks
Mushroom Margarita
Tequila, Fermented Mushroom, Lime
We're Back Daiquiri & Smoke Show
Aged Rum, Cappelletti, Salted Grapefruit, Lime
Mezcal, Apple Brandy, Cocoa, Mole Bitters
Starters
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
pear mostarda | pistachio | parmigiano reggiano
Tripe
focaccia | soft herbs
One of my highlights of the meal. Close your eyes and you might think it was french onion soup
Potted Carrots
duck fat | carrot pickles | gnocco fritto
Pastas
Stracci
lamb sugo | soft herbs | pecorino
My "Ratatouille Movie Moment" where you immediately get transported to a childhood memory. Outstanding.
Pappardelle
mushroom ragu | house cheese | basil
Pierogi
mussels | potato | the champagne of beers
Proteins
Salmon Collars
horseradish gremolata
Dessert
Strawberry Panna Cotta
strawberries | shortbread | toasted pepitas | strawberry-basil sorbet
Chocolate Bumpy Cake
hazelnut mousse | fudge frosting | puppy chow
Wife and dining friend enjoyed this quite a bit, but a little chocolate goes a long way for me and this was quite rich.
Warm Rhubarb Crostata
pistachio | rhubarb compote | chamomile anglaise
A standout...
Salted Caramel Semifreddo
caramel popcorn | candied nuts | rum
...And a winner.
It wasn't for us, but this might be a dealbreaker for some folks so I'll mention it here: listed right on the frontpage of their website is a popup that states a 25% service charge is applied to all dine-in checks to ensure deserving staff members receive equitable pay and benefits. I had forgotten about that piece when the bill came, but was surprised to see how reasonable the bill was regardless. I paid 40 dollars up front for the Tock reservation, but with the 25%, the bill came out to be right around $280.
Great meal, I'll be back.
justjoan wrote:How many people did $280 feed?
justjoan wrote:no kouign amann today, all gone by 10am so i had the bostock. i had high hopes, but found it lacked the strong taste i expected of almond frangipane and it was too sweet even after i scraped off the huge glob of supersweet jam(cherry, i think). i also tried the only other black tea on the menu (besides the earl grey). it was full of some very fruity stuff (possibly clementine or tangerine). i hated it, which makes it 2 for 2- no caffeinated tea for me here. ... still a nice quiet place to work/ read/contemplate the universe and it's sorrows...
ronnie_suburban wrote:justjoan wrote:no kouign amann today, all gone by 10am so i had the bostock. i had high hopes, but found it lacked the strong taste i expected of almond frangipane and it was too sweet even after i scraped off the huge glob of supersweet jam(cherry, i think). i also tried the only other black tea on the menu (besides the earl grey). it was full of some very fruity stuff (possibly clementine or tangerine). i hated it, which makes it 2 for 2- no caffeinated tea for me here. ... still a nice quiet place to work/ read/contemplate the universe and it's sorrows...
Just as a counterpoint, I tried the Bostock yesterday and really liked it. I was happy that the frangipane was so restrained. It all seemed quite balanced to me. But what do I know? I'm definitely a pasty n00b, especially compared to you, Joan.
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justjoan wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:justjoan wrote:no kouign amann today, all gone by 10am so i had the bostock. i had high hopes, but found it lacked the strong taste i expected of almond frangipane and it was too sweet even after i scraped off the huge glob of supersweet jam(cherry, i think). i also tried the only other black tea on the menu (besides the earl grey). it was full of some very fruity stuff (possibly clementine or tangerine). i hated it, which makes it 2 for 2- no caffeinated tea for me here. ... still a nice quiet place to work/ read/contemplate the universe and it's sorrows...
Just as a counterpoint, I tried the Bostock yesterday and really liked it. I was happy that the frangipane was so restrained. It all seemed quite balanced to me. But what do I know? I'm definitely a pasty n00b, especially compared to you, Joan.
i'm glad you loved the bostock. If I gave the impression that I didn't like it I overstated the case. I would've liked more forward frangipani and less sugar but it was still really good. Though I stand by the fact that that cherry jam was definitely not meeded.
and once the science world confirmed that we have different quantities of taste buds in our mouths it became even more obvious that we're not always tasting the same things in the same way , nor do we have to…
justjoan wrote:no kouign amann today, all gone by 10am so i had the bostock.
justjoan wrote:the huge glob of supersweet jam(cherry, i think)