Monthly Archives: July 2007

Fiddlehead Cafe

Hold on, don’t go! This is Tasty Chicago…yeah, I’m serious. I know, you don’t often see me eat things that are green. But I do. Really. This is the Asparagus and Goat Cheese Strudel from Fiddlehead Cafe at 4600 North … Continue reading

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Village Links of Glen Ellyn

Have you ever seen such a thing of beauty? It’s a bratwurst next to a sleeve of Callaway HX Tour 56 golf balls. It’s becoming abundantly clear that I’m an artist. We’ll talk about the bratwurst in a few moments, … Continue reading

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D'Amato's Bakery

Sometimes, a savvy restaurateur will fill a starchy thing with something oddly delectable. Take, for example, the Buffao Chicken Spring Roll from Carmichael’s; a fine but unexpected combination. Well, let me follow that up with this little treat. I’m not … Continue reading

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Amelia's

I love Mexican food, but I haven’t really reviewed any basic Mexican items. I have posts on Tex-Mex and Nuevo Latino cuisine, but this is the first on standard Mexican fare. Very few things comfort me as much as a … Continue reading

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Homemade – Snapper in bouillabaisse-like stew

The homemade meal of the month is back, and Gail has outdone herself this time. I don’t recall it happening, but Gail developed a love for bouillabaisse. She just started liking it right under my nose, before I even figured … Continue reading

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Goldyburgers

I’ve been anticipating Goldyburgers for a long time. There are a few reasons for this. My bro-in-law, a savvy eater and keen appreciator of the finest cuisine, says it’s great. It usually ranks high on burger lists. In fact, it … Continue reading

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