tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post1746286652847003319..comments2023-10-31T09:21:38.183-03:00Comments on Sugar and Spice: Boca, Indian restaurant, Fog, Ear Infections and PizzaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05340834139819735298noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-54964623873147838012007-06-13T08:15:00.000-03:002007-06-13T08:15:00.000-03:00I guess I was spoiled that way. I always looked fo...I guess I was spoiled that way. I always looked for the good food. By the way, I used to live close by to Ann Sather's and I loved it that they served their warm cinnamon buns with their coffee without asking for them.<BR/><BR/>Along Belmont there used to be an Indian restaurant, family owned and operated, that I loved going to and has disappeared.<BR/><BR/>I also frequented a Mexican restaurant one block away from The Metro (along Clark Street) in front of Wrigley Field. Actually stumbled to it right after a night of dancing and drinking at the Smart Bar.<BR/><BR/>There was also a European bakery that was also family owned and operated along Belmont. I would go their on the weekends. They would have a big glass window where you could see the bakers working on the scones, biscotti, cakes, cookies, etc. This one is still there but the name currently escapes me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your list. I guess that's why I can't remember the cheeseburger I had there. It sounds like you knew the city pretty well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340834139819735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-72754986095188372182007-06-13T07:41:00.000-03:002007-06-13T07:41:00.000-03:00Hard to separate good places from good food in Chi...Hard to separate good places from good food in Chicago! Well, these are the first that come to my mind:<BR/>Emperor`s Choice, 2238 S.Wentworth<BR/>Old Jerusalem, 1411 N. Wells<BR/>Lou Mitchell's, 565 W Jackson Blvd<BR/>Ann Sather, 929 W. Belmont Ave.<BR/>Eating while walking Maxwell St.Market on Sundays, Canal St. & Roosevelt <BR/>An unnamed Buddhist hot dog stand (no joking) in the Polish neighborhood<BR/>Any Indian-Pakistani restaurant on Devon Ave. -wow, I miss them so much!<BR/>and of course the "Pepsi,noCoke-Coke,noPepsi" Billy Goat Tavern where I went all the time... -by the way, their cheesburgers suck-<BR/><BR/>I´m sure I´m forgetting some more...99https://www.blogger.com/profile/07143493617807864880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-15884480790995750672007-06-12T15:52:00.000-03:002007-06-12T15:52:00.000-03:0099,Yo so have it right. The first time I went to e...99,<BR/><BR/>Yo so have it right. The first time I went to el Cuartito was with my father in law. He has been going there for years and he wanted to share this place with me. By the way, he is a type A personality and very picky about his food. Whenever he goes to the United States, he already knows where he is going to eat and he is rarely dissapointed because he researches. I have fun finding places for him to eat at. For example, I found him a restaurant in Miami that flies in a fish from Spain that is covered in salt. He loved it.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I love to go to places for the company. I really do, but I also think it would be great if they have nice things to eat. That would be having the best of both worlds.<BR/><BR/>Although every Chicagoan knows of the Billy Goat Tavern, and obviously some Argentines (you impressed me), I really have a hard time remembering the burgers there. I only went once. I do remember who I went with, so point taken dear.<BR/><BR/>However, it is good fun to look for the best (insert your favorite foods here).<BR/><BR/>So what where your favorite places in Chicago (independently of the quality of the food)?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340834139819735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-45068988122677103412007-06-12T15:34:00.000-03:002007-06-12T15:34:00.000-03:00Frank, I want to tell you a little secret about po...Frank, I want to tell you a little secret about porteños. <BR/>Of course we love to eat or drink good stuff but most of the times we choose certain places for other reasons. <BR/>El Cuartito is a landmark in Buenos Aires. You might have read their slogan on the wall <I>"gracias a usted, a sus padres y a sus abuelos"</I>. It has a lovely and long history of being the meeting point for boxers, famous old people and families in general. You might have also seen places where it reads "salon familiar arriba".<BR/>I personally adore El Cuartito and its pizza but most of all the tradition.<BR/>Coffee is another example. When we want to meet somebody we invite a <I>cafecito</I> although nobody is really interested in the flavour or brand of the coffee served. We don´t even care if it is umbrella juice. We´ll probably end up drinking whatever, maybe a diet coke. Nobody cares. The <I>cafecito</I> is only the excuse, it´s just for the sake of having good company.<BR/>That´s why nobody rushes you with the bill either. <I>Mozos</I> don´t bother you as a sign of respect for your private moment. Or they might sit at your table in a neighborhood joint if they feel you´re lonely and need to talk.<BR/>For the majority of us the quality of pizza or coffee is by far the least most important thing. It´s like when you go to "the Billy Goat" in downtown Chicago... who cares about their cheeseburgers?<BR/>Only tradition and soulful moments. <BR/>Sounds like tango, no?99https://www.blogger.com/profile/07143493617807864880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-28910426080284442092007-06-11T06:52:00.000-03:002007-06-11T06:52:00.000-03:00John,I find the pizza, in general, so different he...John,<BR/><BR/>I find the pizza, in general, so different here that I don't even care if it's pan or thin. I appreciate either one as long as it's good.<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried either of those places you mentioned so there are some more for me to try. I don't get to try as many as I would like since I am usually with my very picky 5 year old with an unadventurous palate.<BR/><BR/>One place we both enjoy, and is in your area, is in La Stampa. It's an Italian restaurant right above Persicco. It is a thin style pizza.<BR/><BR/>The only pan pizza I have had has been in El Cuartito so far. I have some places to try out that Dan has mentioned in his blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340834139819735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-85987500059819331512007-06-11T06:46:00.000-03:002007-06-11T06:46:00.000-03:00Dan,Thanks! I wish I could to, but I have to give ...Dan,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! I wish I could to, but I have to give credit where it's due. Those kudos go to my wife.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340834139819735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-61448785662101278242007-06-10T02:17:00.000-03:002007-06-10T02:17:00.000-03:00So Frank, where do you get deep-dish pizza in BsAs...So Frank, where do you get deep-dish pizza in BsAs? Or do you actually prefer thin-crust, or (gasp), New York style?<BR/><BR/>My preference is anywhere within a block of my apartment. Fortunately I have three to choose from:<BR/><BR/>Morelia (Báez 260) – Their pizza a la parrilla is my favorite (I know Dan has given a positive review of the Palermo Viejo location).<BR/><BR/>Tonno (Arce 401) – A non-touristy, inexpensive but good café-pizzeria. And it’s open all day, which is a big plus for me.<BR/><BR/>Piegari Piazza (Báez 400) Haven’t tried this one yet. It’s gotten mixed reviews. Free WiFi too!<BR/><BR/>JohnSFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846379168854781828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-41660793282468970072007-06-09T20:12:00.000-03:002007-06-09T20:12:00.000-03:00I didn't mean it negatively to criticize your use ...I didn't mean it negatively to criticize your use of "chef" for my label - in fact I appreciate it. It was more that it sounded like you were saying you almost felt like you weren't qualified to disagree. If that wasn't your intent, I'm glad, it's one of those things that drives me crazy - folks who think they can't have a conversation with me about food because they don't have the same training... or won't invite me to dinner because they feel like I'd sit there and criticize - either out loud or at least internally. (Like anyone goes to anyone's house and doesn't at least have some thoughts?) Besides, I couldn't bake a biscotti that would come close to yours!SaltShakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618712027169382550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-67070125638805511442007-06-09T17:20:00.000-03:002007-06-09T17:20:00.000-03:00Hi Dan,We actually both agree because I only said ...Hi Dan,<BR/><BR/>We actually both agree because I only said that your experience was bad. I didn't have the pizza you had and vice versa.<BR/><BR/>You are also right in that I can't crown this place as the best. Anytime anyone puts a crown on any pizza place as being the best almost everyone comes out against it.<BR/><BR/>I might put together my own list of favorite pizza places, but I still need to do more homework on that subject. I still have yet to try one of your favorite spots (Las Cuartetas on Corrientes). Believe me you have convinced me to put that on my list of places to visit.<BR/><BR/>As for the cheff mention... I was just trying to label you briefly so that just in case someone stumbles upon this and doesn't know who you are (it seems everyone in Bs As knows Dan) they can have their curiosity peaked and wander on over to your site.<BR/><BR/>And if anyone out there who doesn't know Dan from Casa Saltshaker and you find yourself in the vicinity of Buenos Aires then you should visit his site and reserve a table for a unique and wonderful dining experience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340834139819735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079789370166858944.post-80023988205929714172007-06-09T16:50:00.000-03:002007-06-09T16:50:00.000-03:00Come on Frank, it has nothing to do with one being...Come on Frank, it has nothing to do with one being a chef or not. Everyone has their own tastes and opinions. And, if you read my review carefully, it isn't that I didn't like the pizza at El Cuartito, I just thought it was okay, and that there's far better pizza available in the city - I've even been back to it to try other types of pizza there. I'd also note that I'd been led there by the insistence of a local foodie who insisted it was the best pizza in the city... which I'd bet you'd agree it's not. It turned out, as you'd find in my followup comments to the review, that he'd mispoken, and he was talking about the deep dish pizzas that you get as Las Cuartetas...SaltShakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618712027169382550noreply@blogger.com