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The spheres that I've seen at the Bradstreet Crafthouse come out quite nicely. They are not perfectly clear as I've seen in some pictures off the various websites, but have unique and beautiful patterns inside of the sphere. They definitely held their shape throughout the cocktail, i.e., didn't crack or break apart. They're using a Japanese model.
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You've gotta get to Ippudo. Mmmmm....
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If you are looking for traditional Japanese ramen, then I would highly suggest going to Mitsuwa grocery store in Arlington Heights. In the food court is a ramen only restaurant, Santouka. They have a wide variety of ramens, with various bases and ingredients.
If you go there for lunch on a weekend, be prepared to wait. This is the busiest restaurant in the court and everything is made to order. Don't know how it compares to Ippudo, as I have not been there.
100 E Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights IL 60005-4618
(847) 956-6699
Store: Sun-Sat: 0900-2000
Restaurants: Sun-Sat: 1100-1930
Thanks; I sold my car and don't get out to Arlington Heights much, but I do appreciate the recommendation!
So I went to Urban Belly yesterday and tried the ramen. I was new to the pho broth; I liked it, didn't love it. It had a tiny bit of sweetness to it. The pork belly was ample and yummy, and the noodles were pretty good. It's great to have in my neighborhood and I'll go back for more, although it's dangerously close to Kuma's AND Hot Doug's.
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Does Urban Belly fill the request?
Wow! This place looks awesome...and it's in my neighborhood!!!! I'll check it out asap...Thank you!
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So I tried the Ramen at Ginza yesterday. Meh...I won't go back. It wasn't that it was that bad, it's just that I've been spoiled by Ippudo. The noodles were not house made and a bit thick for my taste. The broth was weak. The pork was good. I will try the other recommendation soon.
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Over on LTH, Cocoro and Ginza were just recommended for ramen:
Cocoro
668 N Wells St
(between Erie St & Huron St)
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-2220
Ginza Japanese Restaurant
19 E Ohio St
(between State St & Wabash Ave)
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 222-0600
Thanks! I'd just read about Ginza and planned on trying that this week!
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Ippudo is a ramen chain in Japan which also has a place in NY.
Tonkotsu and tonkatsu are not the same thing.
Thanks; I hope I have it right. I'm searching for the noodle bowl that has a dark, rich broth and straight ramen noodles. The one at Ippudo is the best I've ever had, with thin slices of Berkshire pork. I request it with a hard-boiled egg in it as well. The last 2 times I was in NY I went 2 out of 3 days and 3 out of 5 days; it is that good!
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Ok, it's official: I love Ippudo more than pizza. Does anybody out there know if there's any place in Chicago that comes close? Specifically, I'm on the hunt for the tonkotsu. Thanks!
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Toby and the Bradstreet Crafthouse got a great write up and video in the Star Tribune:
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/3...La7PYDUiacyKUUr
Congratulations! I love those ice spheres!
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I just got back from Minneapolis, and La Belle Vie was excellent! I also thoroughly enjoyed Saffron, and you really should go to the Bradstreet Crafthouse in the Graves Hotel for cocktails. Their small plates are tasty, too, but the cocktails are where it's at...
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Oh yeah, that Velvet Fog rocks!
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I've got to nominate the Juliet and Romeo; clever and delicious!
QUOTE(Alchemist @ Jul 6 2007, 11:31 AM)
Named rather indelicately after the rose and cucumber aspects of this cocktail.
The Juliet & Romeo
2.0 oz. Hendrix
.75 oz. lime
.75 oz. simple (1x1)
6 mint sprigs
3 slices cuke
pinch of salt (or in a pinch 1/2 barspoon of olive brine)
3 drops of rose water
serve up, garnish with a floating mint leaf, then spank the rest of the sprig.
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I celebrated Repeal Day at The Violet Hour. Started off the evening with a Coin Toss made with Old Forrester, followed by a splendid Sazerac and a wicked Widow's Kiss. Ah, and then there was, of course, Absinthe and Chartreuse to boot. It was a fine evening!!
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I'll second the Sazeracs and Widow's Kiss...yummy and warmmm!!
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Celebrated Repeal Day at The Violet Hour last night. Started off the evening with a Coin Toss made with Old Forrester, followed by a splendid Sazerac and a wicked Widow's Kiss. Ah, and then there was, of course, Absinthe and Chartreuse to boot. Thank you, Troy; we had such a blast! That glimpse of your dance moves at the end of the night was such a tease, though. And George is always the perfect host; that place just would not shine as brightly without him.
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Found this lovely gem while perusing Mr. Morgenthaler's website this morning. What a great find. Hope the rest of the week is this good.
http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/ho...ing-school-way/
Ha!! That's got to be the worst cocktail video I've ever seen! The nose-picking and the call for store-bought sweet and sour ("nobody uses fresh lime anymore") is precious.
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The one time I tried to eat at the bar at Eleven Madison I was told I couldn't order off the regular dinner menu, which was a disappointment. I don't know if that's changed; perhaps others can chime in on that.
I've eaten at the bar at Eleven Madison and was offered the regular dinner menu.
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I have yet to make it to PDT, but the only places I have been to compare for range and quality of with TVH are Tailor and Pegu Club.
I've only been to PDT once, and my experience was not good. I'll have to give it another go, I suppose. I did like the concept, though.
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I'm not always in the mood for the formality of per se, so something more casual has its place. (not that I've ever turned down going to per se...)
I was just there with a party of eight and had a rollicking good time in the private dining room...there's a definite fix for the formality!!
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...or anywhere in my experience.
Ok...I can go there, but have to put Milk and Honey and Death & Co on the list. I have been incredibly well spoiled!!
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Amazing.
Absolutely. I was in last night with a big group, so for the first time did not sit at the bar. Eden took fantastic care of us, was unrelenting in her attention to us and knowledge of drinks. Simply the best place in Chicago for cocktails!!
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Not to belabor the point even more… There are so many factors to consider when making a drink. Water is about 20% give or take. So a bartender, on the fly with 17 other things in their head, have to calculate the proof of the booze, the ice (or lack there of) that the cocktail is going onto, the other ingredients and THEIR water content, the order that the drinks are coming up, the temperature of the shaking/stirring ice (has it been there for an hour of did the bareback just bring fresh?), the temp of the room, the temp of the booze and citrus and vermouth, and juices, the temp of the mixing glasses and shaking tins, the temp of ones HANDS AND SPOONS all make a difference.
Toby
...so when that perfectly balanced cocktail comes upon my lips, it truly is an intricate work of art and science. Thank you.
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Not to belabor the point, but ice (that is to say, water) is always factored into ratios. It's the reason that bartenders make drinks from room-temperature booze. Knowing which drinks to let sit for how long before straining is one of the ways that a good bartender practices his craft.
...right! And how long to stir/shake it....makes perfect sense. Thanks!!
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I was mistakingly thinking that since ice is always present, that it wouldn't be a factor in ratios. I hadn't considered the type of ice or the proof of the alcohol. I have been educated....thanks, Toby!
Chicago Restaurants: Reviews & Recommendations
in The Heartland: Dining
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I know they're new to that location (less than 6 months).