Duck Tacos @ Bar Bar Black Sheep
Duck Tacos @ Bar Bar Black Sheep are perfectly pleasant, but Big Star & Xoco have nothing to worry about. BAR BAR BLACK SHEEP: 1415 N MILWAUKEE; 773-951-4635
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Bacon Flight @ Bar Bar Black Sheep
A bacon flight? Enough w/ the bacon already & what’s up with the ballpark-quality cheese sauce @ Bar Bar Black Sheep? BAR BAR BLACK SHEEP: 1415 N MILWAUKEE; 773-951-4635
Mac 'n' Cheese @ Bar Bar Black Sheep
@pennypollack: If you have fond memories of your high school mac ‘n’ cheese, this dish @ Bar Bar Black Sheep is for you. BAR BAR BLACK SHEEP: 1415 N MILWAUKEE; 773-951-4635
Korean Short Ribs Bistro One West
The meat on these bones @Bistro1West is pleasantly chewy and grill tasting—just the way Korean barbecue ribs should be. BISTRO ONE WEST: 1 W ILLINOIS, ST. CHARLES; 630-444-0600
Pappardelle @ Bistro One West
The pappardelle sauteed w/ Berkshire pork, tomatoes, & pecorino romano @Bistro1West is a terrific combo but there’s something amazing about the pork. BISTRO ONE WEST: 1 W ILLINOIS, ST. CHARLES; 630-444-0600
What Penny Eats: Portland Diary
Penny puts Portland’s restaurant reputation to the test. Is the hip West Coast city a culinary comer? Actually, it’s even better than that. Here’s a photo tour of the evidence.
Loch Duart Salmon @ Bistro One West
@pennypollack: Seared Loch Duart salmon w/ sugar snap peas, wild mushrooms, & garlic butter @Bistro1West. The picture says it all. BISTRO ONE WEST: 1 W ILLINOIS, ST. CHARLES; 630-444-0600
Skirt Steak @ Gioco
The super tender skirt steak (too rare for even moo-cow me) GIOCO: 1312 S WABASH; 312-939-3870
Ravioli @ Gioco
These giant ravioli @GiocoChicago won’t change your life but they will score comfort-factor points. GIOCO: 1312 S WABASH; 312-939-3870
Hearts of Palm Salad @ Gioco
The hearts of palm salad @GiocoChicago with a hint of lemon makes for a refreshing and feisty starter. GIOCO: 1312 S WABASH; 312-939-3870