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Amber Gibson
Food and travel writer. Model. Northwestern University journalism grad.
- Location: Chicago
- Favorite foods: freshly roasted chestnuts, ice cream/gelato/frozen custard, dark chocolate, persimmons, figs, blackberries...pretty much all fruits and vegetables, croissants and canelés.
- Last bite on earth: A glass of champagne and a canelé.
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Afternoon Tea at The Langham in River North
I'm sorry, iahawk89, but the Downton Abbey menu will be available next month and I trust that it will be just as good as the winter wonderland. Maybe you can try it and let me know what you think?
A Sandwich A Day: Crispy Braised Beef at Green Door Tavern
You're welcome. I'm glad you clipped it and hope you enjoy!
A Sandwich A Day: Crispy Braised Beef at Green Door Tavern
Hi Harmon,
There is a map with the address, 678 N Orleans, at the bottom of the post. Hope that helps!
The Brunch Dish: Simplicity and Spice at Takito Kitchen
Beautifully written, Matt. I need to get here stat to try it!
The Vegetarian Option: Spring Salad at The Lobby
I did not mean to be demeaning at all and I apologize if my comment was interpreted that way. I covered a couple other vegetarian dishes in my Restaurant Week post. Of the dishes I tried on this occasion, I would recommend that perhaps you try the ricotta gnocchi but ask for them to omit the Serrano ham, which is added on top as a garnish.
Behind the Scenes of Spiaggia's Pasta Tasting Menu Series
Yum - I totally want to try all of these! Especially the second and fifth courses :)
3 Places to Try Sustainable Siberian Sturgeon Caviar in Chicago
Siberian sturgeon from Sarasota is the (Acipenser baerii) species. It has a totally different taste from paddlefish caviar. I would characterize it as crisper, with a better pop. Not mushy at all.
3 Places to Try Sustainable Siberian Sturgeon Caviar in Chicago
Hi Dennis,
The Siberian caviar supplement at Next is $115 for a half ounce and $225 for a full ounce. It comes with the caviar and egg soliders.
The Stillness of Ice course is part of the tasting menu. It is an option on the 4-course tasting, and included in both the 8 and 16-course tastings.
The Vegetarian Option: Pine Nut, Onion and Black Trumpet Ravioli at L2O
Thanks for your comment. I initially thought that since ink is not flesh, it would be categorized the same as eggs or honey – vegetarian, but not vegan. However, upon doing a little research, I found that the squid is killed to harvest its ink. So I suppose it depends on your reasons for being vegetarian.
Behind the Sweets: Acadia's Thomas Raquel Creates Banana Bread Macarons
I'm so incredibly sad that my one trip to Acadia, in November, I had to run at the end of the meal to see a show and missed getting these :( :(






























Thanks, Autumn. I've fixed it :)