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  1. If you are interested in Japanese Ramen, perhaps for lunch, you MUST go to Ippudo. Hand made noodles, the only other place on earth that you'll find them is in Japan. The Shiromaru Hakata Classic with thin-sliced Berkshire pork and an egg, and a side of bakudan to spice it up quite simply changed my life. Order a beer and you're in for about $20. Can't go wrong, shouldn't be missed. Have a great time!!
  2. Great interview with Grant Achatz of Alinea and where he goes for cocktails....woo-hoooo!! http://www.thefeast....-118255379.html
  3. Great interview with Grant and the places he goes for pizza and cocktails: http://www.thefeast.com/chicago/restaurants/Cant-Live-Without-Grant-Achatzs-Favorite-Places-in-Chicago-118255379.html
  4. I'm shocked, SHOCKED to find there is Cuban rum in that bar. Ha!!! Ya, we just replenished from Puerto Vallarta a couple of weeks ago! Yummm.
  5. We have both in the freezer, sadly with woefully little left in each.
  6. I don't know what you mean by hoo-har, but that is one of the most sublime things I have ever put in my mouth.
  7. After a 14 year hiatus, I am back in the restaurant industry. I refer to the chef as 'Chef' in the kitchen and on the floor, and by her first name when off the clock. I have a great deal of respect for her and her profession, yet I also feel like she is a friend of mine, so I think it would be weird to refer to her as 'Chef' when we're having a drink together.
  8. Hi Ira!!! Best of luck to you! I look forward to getting up there once you're up and running!
  9. The Patterson House has excellent food, and the cocktails can't be missed! You really can eat well there, and there's a wide variety to choose from; not your typical bar food by a long shot, thanks to The Ryan Harris and Josh! City House is worth checking out, too.
  10. Raj Darbar has always been one of my favorites. On Halstead in Lincoln Park.
  11. The people who started this thread have long gone, but for those still following, I just went to Palo Santo and had an outstanding meal! We had 9+ courses and wine pairings for just over $100pp. The food was incredibly well done, very fresh, their spices often just picked from their rooftop garden. The homemade tortillas and the fish taco were a standout for me. I look forward to going back!
  12. Really? I just moved to Brooklyn from Chicago, and I'd give my left arm to have anything resembling a Nuevo Leon around here!
  13. Highlights included Kirk, Frog, Rob Cooper, Luke's, Cochon, the cocktail party at Presbetyre, and the Absinthe tasting at....gee, where was I by then? The only lowpoint for me came when I had to leave before the week's end.
  14. Nice review in The Tennessean: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090626...iance+enthralls
  15. I like mine better with Hendrix. Yummm!
  16. They haven't been closed on Memorial Day in the past, but I can't speak for any private parties that may have been scheduled. If you're coming in for the whole weekend, I think you'll be able to get in. Enjoy!!!
  17. Hey Troy! It was really busy! Full house, small wait, lots and lots of cocktails and food out the door. Last night was smooth, not as busy, but the boys are amping up for a very busy next few nights. Phones are blowing up all around me with rezo requests. It's really so beautiful; when are you coming down? ← Kristen, as soon as possible. The place sounds fantastic. The pictures I saw online were amazing. And what's this I hear about a Bacon Bourbon Old Fashioned? Is it as good as it sounds? ← I am in a world of crap for not having tried it yet, right? I'm making my way through the list; it'll come. So far, Vincent's Ruin is topping my list.
  18. Hey Troy! It was really busy! Full house, small wait, lots and lots of cocktails and food out the door. Last night was smooth, not as busy, but the boys are amping up for a very busy next few nights. Phones are blowing up all around me with rezo requests. It's really so beautiful; when are you coming down?
  19. ...and here is another article with some pretty pictures: http://nashville.metromix.com/events/photo...1093984/content
  20. Yes!! Opening night was last night, and it's beautiful! I tried several of the cocktails: Juliet and Romeo (of course, fabulous!) Maisie Day Maloney Negroni Variation Spring Sazerac Cooper's Bright (the only one I didn't flip for; it tasted a bit heavy on the St Germaine to me) Blinker Sipped on Reelfoot Manhattan, Terra Rica, Pimm's Cup...yes, I was there for a lot's of hours! The food is amazing; last night I tried the Deviled Eggs, Meatloaf Sliders, Fig and Procsuitto Flatbread (YUM!). Can't wait for more later tonight! Here are some first remarks: http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/bites/2009...ns.php#comments
  21. Ummm, 'Green Chartruese tastes like Hell'? Really? Please...as in Two, please.
  22. Do tell, as I've never heard of it: What is a red-headed slut? I would tolerate a Flaming Moe as a TV reference, but not sure I's be able to stomach the cough medicine.
  23. Bradstreet just got a great review in CityPages: http://www.citypages.com/2009-03-25/restau...cktail-culture/
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