Bi Bim Bop at Tweet Midweek Food Porn

Bi Bim Bop at Tweet
Midweek Food Porn

Posted by chicagobites at 10:00 am

Feb 242010

Bi bim bop for breakfast at Tweet in Uptown.

Tweet
5020 N Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640
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Tank Noodle
A quick bite of lunch

Posted by Tammy at 8:00 pm

Jul 152009

I opted for a shrimp stir-fry on my last trip to Tank Noodle.

Located on the corner of Broadway and Argyle, Tank Noodle is always brimming with people trying to grab a quick Vietnamese meal. Communal dining, fast food, and an endless menu are all hallmarks of the Tank dining experience. The prices certainly can’t be beat. Less than $15 per person? I’ll take that in this economy.

Noodle soups are popular, but you can also get a variety of bubble teas, stir-fry and curry dishes. Even though food is cheap here, don’t be tempted to order a lot — the portions are huge! I can’t finish a meal at Tank no matter how hard I try.

If you have energy after you’ve eaten, it’s fun to look into the Vietnamese grocery stores and bakeries along Argyle street. Last time I popped into a grocery store in that neighborhood, I found a religious shrine in the back. It’s definitely worth the trip.

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Big bowls are the order of the day at Tank!

Pho Xe Tank Restaurant
4953 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640
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Ethiopian Diamond and Demera
Chicago Bites Podcast #97

Posted by Bridget at 7:00 pm

Feb 252008

We tried our hand at Ethiopian Diamond. The food is served on one communal plate, and silverware is for wimps.

Tammy and I recently abandoned our silverware and relied on our hands to scoop up food at two of Chicago’s Ethiopian restaurants. After our first experience at Ethiopian Diamond, it was clear that neither one of us had the frame-of-reference needed to talk about the food. We could barely identify what we ordered, let alone pronounce it! So we made our way to Demera to learn a little more. Listen in as we compare the two places, discuss the dining experiences overall, and give you our take on the spicy tastes.

(21.3 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:36 Ethiopian Diamond vs. Demera, finger food galore
01:37 – 02:47 Side-by-side appetizer comparison
02:48 – 08:16 Combo plates and presentation, which place does it better?
08:17 – 09:02 Don’t count on dessert
09:03 – 10:50 A striking discovery and honey wine
10:51 – 13:30 Atmosphere, live music, and looks of fear
13:31 – 15:07 Sign-off

Overall Bridget likes Demera best of the two, and Tammy gives Ethiopian Diamond the edge. It’s a toss up!

Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N Broadway St.
Chicago, IL

Bridget’s Ethiopian Diamond Ratings:
Food Quality: 2/5
Value: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 2/5

Tammy’s Ethiopian Diamond Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 2/5

Average price per person: $25