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Mexique
Chicago Bites Podcast #122

We recently ate out with Emily Szopa of the Chicago Dining Examiner to try the French-influenced Mexican cuisine at Mexique. We enjoyed excellent service, wonderful appetizers, outstanding entrees, and desserts to die for. The only question I had at the end of the evening was why there wasn’t a line to get into [...]

Cafe Bernard
Chicago Bites Podcast #102

Cafe Barnard is a Lincoln Park staple. But what is it about its French fare that keeps folks coming back? Tammy and I brought friends to dinner to test the menu and find out.
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Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:21 The mystery French place
01:22 – 04:26 Lived-in charm, basket-o-bread, baked Brie, and escargot
04:27 – [...]

Cyrano’s Bistrot
Chicago Bites Podcast #91

The chef at Cyrano’s turns out spectacular dishes that are affordable and right-sized for every course. From the cheese plate and lobster bisque to the coq au vin and chocolate mousse, everything is mouth watering. The only thing holding this cozy bistrot back is uneven service. Still, it’s one of the best French [...]