Sampling beef tongue for the first time was an adventure -- a good one!
Chicagoians are buzzing about Publican, so Tammy and I went with twitter friends @chemgk and @geg5150 to check it out. Long communal trestle tables dominate the dining room and a unique mix of cured meats, seasoned fish, and homemade pickles make up the menu. All this is complemented by a stellar beer list. Listen in to hear what we thought of pork rinds, beef tongue, pickled ramps and more!
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Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:00 Hype, hype, hype and pork
01:01 – 04:58 Location, old world décor, and communal dining concept
04:59 – 07:41 Beer, glorious beer!
07:42 – 11:50 The menu and starting with mussels, ham, and oysters
11:51 – 13:35 Sardine redemption and education
13:36 – 15:11 Pork rinds — what are they?
15:12 – 15:55 Pickled ramps etc.
15:56 – 19:55 Chicken, summer sausage, and beef tongue. Yum!
19:56 – 20:50 Waffle dessert
20:51 – 21:00 Wrap-up and sign-off
The pork rinds get high praise from those in the know, but next time we would take a pass.
Publican
845 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555
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| Bridget’s Ratings | Tammy’s Ratings | |
| Food Quality | 5 | 5 |
| Value | 5 | 5 |
| Service | 4 | 4 |
| Ambiance | 3 | 2 |
| Overall | 8 | 8 |
Average price per person: $60
Online buzz about Publican:
Chicago Gluttons
Chicagoist
Metromix
Time Out Chicago
Writing with my Mouth Full
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