stoutisgoodfood wrote: Naansense fast takeout Indian
spinynorman99 wrote:Pierogi Heaven is just okay. It's not that the food isn't good, it's just very much a one-note place. Would be good as a side or appetizer, it just doesn't work (for me) as a meal.
mtgl wrote:spinynorman99 wrote:Pierogi Heaven is just okay. It's not that the food isn't good, it's just very much a one-note place. Would be good as a side or appetizer, it just doesn't work (for me) as a meal.
If that's a side or an appetizer to you, I'm impressed--even a half dozen with the works I find to be a hefty lunch. After topping with melted butter, grilled onions, bacon, and sour cream, Pierogi Heaven could make an old shoe taste good. It is definitely a one-note place, but the pierogi are good, it's very quick, and when you need to grow an extra layer for winter, I think it's great to have around. Every day? No, at least not for the sake of your cholesterol. Great to have on hand, though--especially if happy hour the night before was a bit much.
Habibi wrote: but it's no Bismillah (on ridge) or Shan (on Sheridan).
Luckyguy wrote:Habibi, dunno if this is outside your geographic range, but Bombacigno's J & C Inn at 558 West Van Buren Street (a couple blocks west of Baba's) is one of my West Loop go-tos when I can't take the chain dreck that predominates around here. Not cheap, but good sandwiches, pasta specials and other goodies. And the place has the kind of character you don't find downtown much anymore.
Habibi wrote:Went on a networking lunch with a potential client at Gene & Georgetti's today. We sat at the "Mahagony Club" bar with all the regulars. I had a massive liver and onions with bacon, side potatos (included), a super Tuscan by the glass, and a big old pour of Fernet on the rocks to help digest the insane richness. I was only able to finish exactly half of the plate, but let me tell you, that damn calve's liver was mild and smooth as butter, with a bit of char, and the bacon was nice and chewy and well-rendered. Fucking awesome lunch. Can't wait to go back.
Habibi wrote:Went on a networking lunch with a potential client at Gene & Georgetti's today. We sat at the "Mahagony Club" bar with all the regulars. I had a massive liver and onions with bacon, side potatos (included), a super Tuscan by the glass, and a big old pour of Fernet on the rocks to help digest the insane richness. I was only able to finish exactly half of the plate, but let me tell you, that damn calve's liver was mild and smooth as butter, with a bit of char, and the bacon was nice and chewy and well-rendered. Fucking awesome lunch. Can't wait to go back.
cleanplateclub wrote:Everytime I have had lunch at Toni's Patisserie, it's been very pleasant. The food is fresh and shows a lot of attention to detail. There is something about the vibe of the place that makes me feel like I'm not in Chicago, but in a good way. I usually get the soup and sandwich for $8.75. I notice they are offering a Cuban sandwich, which I will have to try.
65 E Washington St, Chicago, IL
cleanplateclub wrote:Everytime I have had lunch at Toni's Patisserie, it's been very pleasant. The food is fresh and shows a lot of attention to detail. There is something about the vibe of the place that makes me feel like I'm not in Chicago, but in a good way. I usually get the soup and sandwich for $8.75. I notice they are offering a Cuban sandwich, which I will have to try.
65 E Washington St, Chicago, IL
Roger Ramjet wrote:stoutisgoodfood wrote: Naansense fast takeout Indian
Is there a thread on restaurant names? This should be on it.
lodasi wrote:Per their Facebook page, the Tortas Frontera in Chase Plaza closed back in November:
November 6, 2015 "Today is our last day of service at Tortas Frontera in Chase Tower. Please visit us at our other downtown restaurants, Frontera Fresco at Macy's Seven on State and XOCO. Thank you to all for your patronage!"
lodasi wrote:Per their Facebook page, the Tortas Frontera in Chase Plaza closed back in November:
November 6, 2015 "Today is our last day of service at Tortas Frontera in Chase Tower. Please visit us at our other downtown restaurants, Frontera Fresco at Macy's Seven on State and XOCO. Thank you to all for your patronage!"