Foodies Unite!

[ALady]

I'm just shocked that Andrea Correa is going to be cooking around the corner, even if it's not her Noma/El Bulli stuff.  Wowsers!

Everything's supposed to be around $10 and under, too.  Craziness.  Sad I missed out on the previews, but I literally didn't even notice it was there until yesterday.

And Ruckus, you and the lady must plan a visit once you get settled in the new digs.

[Ruckus]

I'm just shocked that Andrea Correa is going to be cooking around the corner, even if it's not her Noma/El Bulli stuff.  Wowsers!

Everything's supposed to be around $10 and under, too.  Craziness.  Sad I missed out on the previews, but I literally didn't even notice it was there until yesterday.

And Ruckus, you and the lady must plan a visit once you get settled in the new digs.

We shall try our best Lady

[Ruckus]

Here's something the foodies might appreciate: a little takeout place opening in my hood tomorrow:

http://realkitchenchicago.com/

Check out the "About Us" section.   :o :o :o

This is literally in a strip mall two blocks from my house, sandwiched between a 7-11 and Dunkin Donuts. 

I love Chicago.   ;D

Have you checked it out yet?

[ALady]

Of course   ;)

The first day, got a roasted veg/goat cheese sandwich on baguette (very nice) and a fruit tart to bring into work to share (exquisite).

The next day, got a dozen cupcakes to take to a dinner party.  They ranged from impressive (vanilla) to outstanding (chocolate mocha, lemon cream cheese).

I haven't been back yet 'cause I don't want to freak them out, but they're doing veggie pot pies this weekend so I may have to slink back in...

[lucylew]

Here's something the foodies might appreciate: a little takeout place opening in my hood tomorrow:

http://realkitchenchicago.com/

Check out the "About Us" section.   :o :o :o

This is literally in a strip mall two blocks from my house, sandwiched between a 7-11 and Dunkin Donuts. 

I love Chicago.   ;D

Color me jealous.  Pork Belly BLT's?    :P   Nom nom nom...

[Ruckus]

Attention Darklands!  This made me think of you. :-*

I know you're a fan and this recipe is based on one from the I-Scream shop at Devon House in Kingston, Jamaica and was in this month's Saveur.

Stout Ice Cream - makes a quart

The malt flavor of strong stout such as Guinness Foreign Extra or Dragon, adds a bittersweet contrast to this rich, custardy ice cream.

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
6 egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups strong stout (one bottle)
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Whisk together sugar, salt, and egg yolks in a 4 qt. saucepan until smooth; stir in cream and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 4 minutes.  Pour mixture through a fine strainer into a medium bowl, and whisk in stout and vanilla; refrigerate until chilled.  Process in an ice cream maker.  Freeze until firm.

[mjk73]

Hmmm very interesting. I made a Guinness Chocolate chip one last weekend. It didn't turn out as good as I had hoped, or did it?! The top layer was a bit strong/bad funky, but it's mellowed as I've gone through the quart. I quite enjoy it now. It's even better with strawberry sauce of all things. I would imagine this recipe is mellower then the one I made as mine I had to reduce a full can of Guinness Draught down to about 100 ml so it had some concentrated flavor.

I've found the trick to incredible IC, do not heat up the heavy cream. Normally you heat 1/2 and 1/2 or milk to about 163 before tempering into your beaten eggs. Instead keep the cream out and whip them to soft peaks and folk into your cooled custard right before churning. Makes an amazingly creamy, SMOOTH texture.

[weeniebeenie]

I went to Bills (Bill Grangers Surry Hills restaurant) yesterday. It was so awesome. I had a trout graxalax tartine with ricotta. Bill is known for the most famous scrambled eggs in Sydney and I can see why. My sister ordered them and they were amazing. I hope I go back soon.

[ALady]

Going to a Lost Abbey beer pairing dinner tonight at Big Star:
http://www.bigstarchicago.com/

1st- Huarache de Rajas- Roasted poblano pepper, chayote, and green garlic. Roasted peanut slaw.
Paired with Avant Garde

2nd- Sardinas a la Parilla - Grilled sardines, ramps, jicama, and salsa verde with hard cooked egg.
Paired with Red Barn Saison

3rd- Garnacha de Res- Hanger steak a la plancha, bone marrow and pickled serranos.
Paired with Carnevale

4th- Helado Frito - Fried rum raisin ice cream, cajeta, coconut, whipped cream, crushed almonds.
Paired with Judgement Day

[mjk73]

Going to a Lost Abbey beer pairing dinner tonight at Big Star:
http://www.bigstarchicago.com/

1st- Huarache de Rajas- Roasted poblano pepper, chayote, and green garlic. Roasted peanut slaw.
Paired with Avant Garde

2nd- Sardinas a la Parilla - Grilled sardines, ramps, jicama, and salsa verde with hard cooked egg.
Paired with Red Barn Saison

3rd- Garnacha de Res- Hanger steak a la plancha, bone marrow and pickled serranos.
Paired with Carnevale

4th- Helado Frito - Fried rum raisin ice cream, cajeta, coconut, whipped cream, crushed almonds.
Paired with Judgement Day

I think I just soiled myself.

[ALady]

You gotta go there next time you're in town.

Go early, lunch isn't too busy but dinner's a hell of a wait (especially when the weather's nice).

[jones]

You gotta go there next time you're in town.

ALady speaks the truth.  She sent us there a few months back and it was very good.  She also suggested Spacca Napoli for neapolitan pizza which was another excellent choice.  I plan on visiting both again.

[ALady]

   So glad you guys liked it!

[mjk73]

You gotta go there next time you're in town.

Go early, lunch isn't too busy but dinner's a hell of a wait (especially when the weather's nice).

On my list now when I'm there in October. I'm pretty sure the foodie friend I'm staying with has been there and raved about it. She knows all of the places in Chicago to go to.

[ALady]

Quick review - the pairings were excellent, though I couldn't find the marrow in the third dish, and I'm still tasting the sardine today.   :P

Pitcher of margaritas split between two people was bad idea jeans, though.  Oof.

[Ruckus]

Quick review - the pairings were excellent, though I couldn't find the marrow in the third dish, and I'm still tasting the sardine today.   :P

Pitcher of margaritas split between two people was bad idea jeans, though.  Oof.

Sounds like fun!  Did you ask about the marrow?  I'da been testy.  Any specific beer recommendations?

Don't tell anyone but I ordered a frozen margarita at Rush.  Rock n Roll!

Woodberry Kitchen tonight!

[Crispy]

Don't tell anyone but I ordered a frozen margarita at Rush.  Rock n Roll!

What, they didn't have mojitos? EMBARRASSING.  :embarassed:

[Ruckus]

Don't tell anyone but I ordered a frozen margarita at Rush.  Rock n Roll!

What, they didn't have mojitos? EMBARRASSING.  :embarassed:

;D. I was pretty sauced and as I was walking back in during intermission, the frozen cocktail vendor caught my eye.  I went for the orange creamsicle one but they were out.  Had to choose between strawberry dax or margies. :-\

[Crispy]

Don't tell anyone but I ordered a frozen margarita at Rush.  Rock n Roll!

What, they didn't have mojitos? EMBARRASSING.  :embarassed:

;D . I was pretty sauced and as I was walking back in during intermission, the frozen cocktail vendor caught my eye.  I went for the orange creamsicle one but they were out.  Had to choose between strawberry dax or margies. :-\

Sweet jesus, you must have been wasted, or at least not concerned with getting your ass kicked for drinking a creamsicle drink at a rock show.  ;D

[ALady]

Quick review - the pairings were excellent, though I couldn't find the marrow in the third dish, and I'm still tasting the sardine today.   :P

Pitcher of margaritas split between two people was bad idea jeans, though.  Oof.

Sounds like fun!  Did you ask about the marrow?  I'da been testy.  Any specific beer recommendations?

Don't tell anyone but I ordered a frozen margarita at Rush.  Rock n Roll!

Woodberry Kitchen tonight!

I didn't - I was too sauced to make much sense to the waiter, for one, and it was going to be my first time having marrow so I wasn't sure exactly what it was going to look/taste like.  Maybe I just missed it.

Woodberry, nice!  Enjoy!