Category Archives: Illinois

[lost meals] Elizabeth, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Wood, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] The Peasantry, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Bennison’s Bakery, Evanston IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Trenchermen, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Balena, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Papas Cache Sabroso and Cemitas Puebla, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] La Fournette, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] The Bristol, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Pequod’s, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Franks ‘n Dawgs, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Birrieria Zaragoza, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Au Cheval, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

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[lost meals] EL Ideas [2], Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading

Posted in Chicago, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, EL Ideas, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, lost meals, Octopus, Pork, Tasting Menu, Vacation

Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf, Chicago IL

The Gist: No Website – located near the Merchandise Mart, near Gilt Bar. The Why: Dinner plans at EL Ideas with Rich (windyfoodie) but having spent a full day wandering the city with my sister I wasn’t about to abandon … Continue reading

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Glazed and Infused, Chicago IL

The Gist: http://www.goglazed.com/ The Why: It is a Scott Harris spot. It sells unique donuts. They serve Intelligentsia Coffee. It is next door to Publican Quality Meats. The Service/Setting: Aside from having to walk down a flight of stairs and … Continue reading

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Publican Quality Meats, Chicago IL

The Gist: http://publicanqualitymeats.com/ The Why: Paul Kahan. Fulton Street. House made charcuterie. Part store, part deli, entirely awesome. The Service: Superlative – the place is ALWAYS busy and yet everyone from the butchers to the clerks to the waiters is … Continue reading

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Batter & Berries, Chicago IL

The Gist: No Website, BYOB, Breakfast and Lunch only. The Why: Located in a city that I consider to have the best breakfast/brunch scene in the United States Batter & Berries I knew walking into this new Lincoln Park location … Continue reading

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