Glad they came through with a good first impression for you. I don't plan on moving to Arlington Heights, but I do wish I was closer to Via Arenella. Great value, non a la carte place too.DML wrote:Yesterday, we did order pizza and a salad from Via Arnella.
It was very good. I preferred it to the city options, like Giordano's and Lou Malnati's. The sauce and sausage were more interesting. It was like they were going for a good tasting pizza, rather than one that will appeal to a lot of tourists.
DML wrote:
In something of a contrast, I also love great coffee, so I checked out Around Cafe, which is supposed to have great coffee. It was good but not great, and unlike a lot of coffee places, few decent morning bakery options to go with it.
It will be a nice option when we run out of coffee, but it won't match the experience of La Colombe or Intelligentsia.
jnm123 wrote:Nice tip, Pre Flop Raise---
Dined at Osteria Trulli in A.H. on Friday night. Branzino and Sea Bream grilled fish were good, but the star for me was the house-made orecchiette with rapini, and because I had had it this way at a Pugliese joint in Rome (still haven't traveled to Puglia yet) I had the chef add some clams. A little clam broth with the chewy 'ear' pasta & the bitter-but-perfect greens...I could easily place this in the 'best things I've eaten lately' category. An awesome dish. Nineteen bucks a la carte plus only $6.00 for all those bi-valves.
Washered it down with a red Sangiovese from Puglia that reminded me of an old vine Zin from Northern CA.
As Gary the Wiv says...Osteria Trulli, count me a fan!
Osteria Trulli Cucina Pugliese
1510 E. Hintz Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL
(224) 347-1010
JoelF wrote:How busy is the Mitsuwa food court? Last time I was there (in the before times) ramen was an 80 minute wait on a weekday.
dudefella wrote:Not sure how the beef noodle soup travels in these pandemic times.
Tugo Tea House
1285 N Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Ram4 wrote:I haven't tried it yet, but I know several people who swear by Wayne's Pizza in Arlington Heights - they do the classic Chicago thin. I am hoping to try it soon.
Wayne's Pizza - since 1964
1618 W Northwest Hwy (US 14)
Arlington Heights IL
847-255-2441 Open everyday at 4:00pm
https://www.waynespizza.com/
abe_froeman wrote:Ram4 wrote:I haven't tried it yet, but I know several people who swear by Wayne's Pizza in Arlington Heights - they do the classic Chicago thin. I am hoping to try it soon.
Wayne's Pizza - since 1964
1618 W Northwest Hwy (US 14)
Arlington Heights IL
847-255-2441 Open everyday at 4:00pm
https://www.waynespizza.com/
It's become our go-to in the last few months!
Ram4 wrote:I haven't tried it yet, but I know several people who swear by Wayne's Pizza in Arlington Heights - they do the classic Chicago thin. I am hoping to try it soon.
Wayne's Pizza - since 1964
1618 W Northwest Hwy (US 14)
Arlington Heights IL
847-255-2441 Open everyday at 4:00pm
https://www.waynespizza.com/
Yikes. I have heard from people all over the area including some big pizza fans who say Wayne's is legit. I still want to try it, but sometimes the legend is more impressive than the real thing.lsher wrote:Ram4 wrote:I haven't tried it yet, but I know several people who swear by Wayne's Pizza in Arlington Heights - they do the classic Chicago thin. I am hoping to try it soon.
Wayne's Pizza - since 1964
1618 W Northwest Hwy (US 14)
Arlington Heights IL
847-255-2441 Open everyday at 4:00pm
https://www.waynespizza.com/
I tried Wayne's for the first time yesterday. The thin crust sausage pizza was disappointing. The crust was dry. The cheese seems to be of low quality. The sausage was just ok. Neither good or bad. As thirsty as I was after the meal it must be heavy on the salt. No reason to go back.