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Oh Boy! Now That's Po'Boy!

December 20, 2016 Pooja Naik

This week, I stopped by Wicker Park’s new Cajun eatery Fifolet for a tasting. Fifolet, which means “eerie burning light,” specializes in Cajun and Creole cuisine and is headed by Chefs Kevin Crrouse and Corey Gillom. The menu is New Orleans inspired and offers large plates meant for sharing

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Tags Fifolet, cajun, creole, wicker park, Chef, kevin crrouse, corey gillom, seafood, cuisine, spicy, flavorful, stew, okra, po'boy, Po'Boy, Indian, verdict, frozen, hurricane, nicoise, trout, palate, cool, salad, native american, chicago, hot dog, sandwic, voodo, sauce, nice, black garlic, bbq, barbeque, soup, statements, cornbread, honey, custard, cake, moist, crawfish, fritters, reduced, cream, cayenne, streusel, beignet, French, fried, green tomatoes, experience, New Orleans, NOLA, smoked, pepper, consistency, zing, maque, maque choux, hot, confectionery, licking, full, heart, delicious, Division, ragu, herb, rice, leftovers, large plates, sharing, remoulade, tangy, crunchy, golden, brown, pickled, cauliflower, breadcrumbs, quail, eggs, marinated, red skin, potatoes, brandy, hint, balance, thin, hard, taste, vegetables, fish

Mon Ami Gabi = Mon Favorite!

December 16, 2016 Pooja Naik

This week’s highlight was a tasting at the classic French bistro Mon Ami Gabi, located in the beautiful Belden Stratford in Lincoln Park. I’m generally impressed by most LEYE restaurants, but especially for French food lovers, Mon Ami Gabi should be your first pick

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Tags Mon Ami Gabi, Gabi, Lincoln Park, LEYE, Lettuce Entertain You, Michael Battocletti, Belden Stratford, wild, escargots, French, Escargots De Bourgogne, raddichio, endive, blue cheese, shrimp, cocktail, blini, pancakes, mini, fennel, capers, parsley, flavored, butter, rich, garlic, herb, bordeau, smoked, salmon, bite sized, shrp, shrimp cocktail, house, Trout Almondine, almandine, trout, fish, delightful, horseradish, lemon, chilled, cold, drizzled, flour, atmosphere, connection, chef, tasting, flawless, delectable

Pardon My Escargot!

January 10, 2016 Pooja Naik

This week’s pick is Cochon Volant. I was invited to do a tasting at the restaurant and I’m glad I didn’t miss the opportunity to dine at this beautiful French brasserie led by renowned Chefs Roland Liccioni and Matt Ayala

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Tags French, Cochon Volant, Chicago Loop, Loop, Food, mousse, chocolate, thick, gooey, cocoa, flavor, dollop, whipped cream, creamy, rich, cappucino, firelit, liqueur, beer, wine, coconut, cocktail, colorful, dip, aioli, tastebud, salmon, fillet, soft, crispy, frites, fries, garlic, herb, deliciou, handcut, drizzle, piquancy, escargot, crouton, blue cheese, cheese, snail, butter, dining, Matt Ayala, Roland Liccioni, brasserie, breakfast, lunch, dinner, devour, tasting, pardon, cuisine, bon appetite
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 A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experience…

 

A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experiences! Join her on her journey!

Definition:

pes·ca·tar·i·an
ˌpeskəˈte(ə)rēən/
noun
noun: pescetarian
A person who does not eat meat but does eat fish. Pescetarian is probably a neologism formed as a blend of the Italian word pesce ("fish") and the English word "vegetarian".

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