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Smoque and Smoke Daddy Quick Bite

Jun 29th, 2009
by Bridget.
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With the fourth right around the corner, and summertime in full swing, I’ve been craving BBQ. That’s why over the past few weeks I’ve sampled some of Chicago’s best! Here are just a few thoughts about Smoque and Smoke Daddy, the two places I’ve been to most recently:

Smoque has a good catering service. [...]

Taqueria La Oaxaquena

Jul 7th, 2008
by Bridget.
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Tammy and I had a hankering for Mexican food last week, so we joined friends for dinner at Taqueria La Oaxaquena.
Heavy plastic covers the bright fabric tablecloths there and the chairs have seen better days, but overall the space is pleasant. The dining room is bigger than many local restaurants and that makes for [...]

Ay Ay Picante
Chicago Bites Podcast #111

Jun 30th, 2008
by Tammy.
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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 [...]