aschie30 wrote:Can you define what inexpensive is?
brotine wrote:If you're in the mood for pub-style food near Goodman, try Elephant and Castle at 185 N. Wabash. (There's also one on Adams and LaSalle that's near the [BRAND NAME HERE] Palace and the [BRAND NAME HERE] nee-Shubert Theatre.) Yeah, I know they're a chain, but you really can't go wrong with their fish and chips.
>>Brent
happy_stomach wrote:aschie30 wrote:Can you define what inexpensive is?
jygach wrote:It appears that with so many theatre and opera goers there could be many opportunities for pre or post LTH dining
Stay away from the pad thai. My friend ordered it once, and it was ridiculously orange and SWEET. She barely touched it. I've had the green curry and basil chicken - ok, but I don't rush to return.Ann Fisher wrote:I no longer work two doors away from Siam Rice, but it's still my top choice for Thai food in the loop and easy walking distance to both the Goodman and Lyric. It's a very nice room, carpeted for easier conversation, and large enough that it's fairly easy to get in. It gets overlooked under the el tracks, but that's a shame. The ingredients are fresh, the cooks know what they're doing, and I like almost everything on the menu. I recommend the roasted duck with Chinese broccoli, the som tum, the red curries, and the tom yum noodle, but there's nothing I'd say to stay away from. Note, however, that it's not open Saturday or Sunday.
Hellodali wrote:My friend and I have a Goodman subscription and saw Turn of the Century on Friday (which we endured with great befuddlement).
aschie30 wrote:Finding myself near Steppenwolf last night, I was lured into Vinci because it advertised in the window 50% off wines on Tuesday. . . . A lentil soup to start, however, was thick, luscious and filling.
aschie30 wrote:aschie30 wrote:Finding myself near Steppenwolf last night, I was lured into Vinci because it advertised in the window 50% off wines on Tuesday. . . . A lentil soup to start, however, was thick, luscious and filling.
I've got the "discount" Tuesday subscription to Steppenwolf, so I think I'll continue to avail myself of 1/2 price bottles of wines at Vinci. I'm noticing that Vinci's strong suit is its daily soup special. I've ordered it twice now. Last time was a creamless tomato soup which had an earthy, roasted undertone and was served with pesto focaccia croutons. Along with a nice bread service, complimentary olives and a simple salad, this was a really filling and delicious pre-theater meal. With my portion of the wine, I was out of there for about $25, having ordered one of the mid-priced bottles. (Warning: The Seafarer (FANTASTIC, btw) will make you very thirsty for a beer. I resisted going into the Black Duck for one after the show.)
aschie30 wrote:Finding myself near Steppenwolf last night, I was lured into Vinci because it advertised in the window 50% off wines on Tuesday. We procured a nice bottle of Barolo for $30, although the wine needed to sit a bit prior to pouring to open up more. The food, while reasonably priced, is nothing to write home about. My recurring issue with Vinci (and I'm only there prior to Steppenwolf shows, so my experience isn't too terribly regular) is that the food is not seasoned well (or at least to my tastes). It's not that it isn't caringly prepared -- my housemade squash ravioli was al dente and the squash filling smooth and silky albeit bland -- but that there isn't enough salt, or too much garlic, or too little, etc.
Katie wrote:Going to see Carmen on Friday and thought I'd bump this thread for the lastest opinions.
happy_stomach wrote:
in hopes that Avec will be open by then. I have a pre-Lyric habit that is hard to break..