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Archive: May 03, 2007

Don't candy coat it

X00090_9Well, hooray. Frango mints are coming back to Chicago.

But, c'mon, do you care? I don't. Is the candy -- so closely tied to the Marshall Field's legacy and Chicago history, but manufactured in Pennsylvania since 1999 -- really that big of a deal anymore? Sure, the extra jobs the announcement portends are great. But Frango without Marshall Field's? Sort of like a bad sitcom spinoff. (Any "Joey" fans in the house?)

Well, do you think Frango is still relevant in a town that's now home to amazing boutique chocolatiers like Vosges and Coco Rouge, both of which have refined chocolate making into an art form? Frankly, if I wanted to show off what this town had to offer, I think I'd rather treat my out-of-towners to a box of ginger-wasabi Vosges truffles than bore them with yet another box of Frangos.




Categories: Chris LaMorte Food and Drink
May 03, 2007 1:12 PM | Permalink | Comments (7)

All Bottled Up: Buenos Aires Forever

11779722h7829657_2 The Spot: Don't let the Spanish-speaking regulars or the slightly Spartan atmosphere deter you from checking out Buenos Aires Forever: Servers speak perfect English, and the ease-and aromas-of this spot on the border of Noble Square and East Ukrainian Village will soon draw you in. The price-$1.99-of the empanadas seems to make them even more golden and flavorful; we particularly like the onion, creamy corn, and ham and cheese varieties. If empanadas aren't enough to fill you up, try the ultra-rich broccoli soup ($2.99), or go for a full entree, such as the popular milanesa, a dish of breaded, fried beef with fries ($10.90).

Corona1_3 The Bottle: Don't let the occasionally locked door of Esmael's Food Mart (935 N. Ashland Ave. 773-252- 0644) deter you either-the shop's probably open, just knock. Beer seems the perfect match to the soccer-watching going on at the restaurant. Keep it simple with a six-pack of Corona. Tip: Bring your own li mes, or risk substituting the lemons the restaurant has available.

--Allison Knab, metromix special contributor


Categories: BYOB
May 03, 2007 11:08 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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