Estrella Negra Chicago Bites Podcast #133

Estrella Negra
Chicago Bites Podcast #133

Posted by Tammy at 5:00 pm

Mar 262009

The ceviche looks better than it tastes.

Bridget and I wanted to try some Mexican food before leaving for SXSW (Austin, Texas), so we visited this Bucktown spot to whet our appetites. Did it do the trick? Listen in to find out!

(11.4 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 02:15 Day of the Dead meets Diner
02:16 – 05:10 Appetizers – the best things are free
05:11 – 06:43 Side dishes before entrees
06:44 – 09:26 Vegetarian options sprinkled between the meat
09:27 – 10:08 Dessert redemption
10:09 – 12:24 Wrap-up & sign-off

The bean dip is served in a bowl that you can eat!

Estrella Negra
2346 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60647
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	Bridget’s Ratings	Tammy’s Ratings
Food Quality	3	3
Value	4	4
Service	3	3
Ambiance	4	4
Overall	6	6

Average price per person: $25

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Ay Ay Picante
Chicago Bites Podcast #111

Posted by Tammy at 12:00 am

Jun 302008

Chinese influence shows in the Lomo Saltado.

We went to listener recommended Ay Ay Picante to take another chance with Peruvian cuisine. Did the parihuela, papa rellena, and yucca change our minds? Tune in and find out.

Special thanks to Luis!

( 12.2 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:28 A new frame of mind
01:29 – 04:46 Adventures in appetizers
04:47 – 08:20 Chinese influences and hidden corn, bacon
08:21 – 09:33 Moving through dessert
09:34 – 11:12 Atmosphere
11:13 – 13:15 Ratings and sign-off

Ay Ay Picante
4569 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 427-4239
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