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awbrig

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  1. shoot, is this the New Jersey board? Fuck New Jersey. love, the Heartland
  2. Hooters also uses breaded wings...the breasts arent though...
  3. You can buy Nueske's bacon at Treasure Island in Chicago now... http://www.nueskes.com/
  4. God I love reading about Buffalo Wings! I like eating them even more...
  5. awbrig

    Michelob Ultra

    When you have 12 Coronas, you usually end up with pigs in a blanket and Im not talking pancakes!
  6. awbrig

    Smoking a Turkey

    Dean what do you use for your brine?
  7. Yes, we really were craving for seared foie gras and Trotters doesnt serve it anymore. Ambria has the best foie gras in the city...
  8. Im not a big leftovers guy - in fact, the only thing that truly is good to me the next day is Thanksgiving turkey...
  9. Yes it was prix fixe - we had the Classic. They also offer a Shellfish Degustation and a Game Degustation. You cant go wrong here and it is an absolutely beautiful dining room...and friendly professional service...
  10. Do a yahoo search on "star wars kid" and read the story behind this...its hilarious! also check out http://www.digitalcinemapictures.com/video...os/starwars.htm
  11. It wasnt either one of our birthdays...a waiter over heard Allison talking about coming here for her birthday last year and I think the waiter only heard part of this and assumed it was her birthday ... they brought out a piece of B-day cake...
  12. We had a wonderful dinner @ Ambria over the weekend - and everything was as spectacular as ever... You gotta love Buckets o champagne! We had a few glasses of Veuve at the bar before dinner... Allison and Master Sommelier Bob Bansberg...what a great guy! Chilled Fennel Soup with Parmiggiano Reggiano Crisp, Lobster Mosaic, Foie Gras Pate Choux, Golden Beet Tartare Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Roasted Pineapple, Sauternes Sauce 2000 Semillion Bortoli "The Noble One" Southeast Australia Black Truffle Risotto 1999 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru, Domaine Weinbach Soft Shell Crab, Baby Spinach, Lemongrass-Tomato Sauce Poached Halibut, Baby Fennel, Arugula Fumet Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Braised Beef Cheek Ravioli, Tomato Confit, Green and White Asparagus, Cippolini Onion, Madeira Cream Sauce 2000 Paraiso Pinot Noir Lychee Sorbet Some of the wines Almond Souffle' Chocolate Souffle' 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Smith & Hook, Santa Lucia Highlands Birthday Cake Excellent Dinner and the wine pairings were perfect...I love Ambria!
  13. Mr Beef is on Orleans - The Original Pancake House - it is called, theres a few around the city Here's the one near me... The Original Pancake House
  14. Go to Breakfast at The Pancake House or Tempo. Have lunch Friday @ Mr. Beefs since they are closed on the weekend. Also, check out the Lincoln Park Zoo - its fabulous and its free!
  15. awbrig

    Cafe Boulud

    Thanks for the great review!...Can you post the one picture you did get off?
  16. Sounds awesome! Open up a BasilDogs in Chicago!
  17. Varmint now weighs 84 lbs.
  18. can you provide me a link on the form or how to write a proper limerick thanks in advance!
  19. Roses are Red Violets are Blue Im a Schizophrenic And so am I
  20. I was kidding, actually. I would have never bought that book...
  21. Keith Famie's Book just doesnt do it to me like it used to...
  22. ive never had nutella...! Ive seen it but never bought it-what does it taste like and what do you put it on?
  23. 2 Great ideas! Thx vengroff and varmint! A few people have mention Jaleo... ill try to make to both of those places for lunch!
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