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Green Zebra - Midweek Food P0rn

Posted by Tammy at 11:00 am

Sep 012010

Ravioli topped with a melody of summer veggies.

Even though I eat mostly vegetarian, it’s good to be reminded from time to time how excellent vegetarian cuisine can be. Fortunately, Green Zebra is on the scene to provide that reminder. For $55, they provide a Chef’s Tasting Menu that won’t leave anyone wondering at the end where the meat was. There are a few fish items on the menu for those craving protein, but mostly the menu is a delight of vegetarian and vegan options. It’s still the best vegetarian fine dining option in Chicago.

Chocolate Ice Cream Bar topped with nuts and caramel.

Find our previous review of Green Zebra here.

Green Zebra
1460 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-7100

Beer Under Glass - Sipping Microbrews at Garfield Park Conservatory

Posted by Tammy at 2:00 pm

May 142010

A pour of Rye of the Tiger from Hamburger Mary's.

Last night we attended the sold-out Beer Under Glass event sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Argus, Goose Island, Half Acre, Hamburger Mary’s, Metropolitan, Rock Bottom Chicago and Two Brothers set up tasting stations at different spots throughout Garfield Park Conservatory for people to quaff microbrews. Marion Street Cheese Market served pulled pork sandwiches and sunchoke soup, and Green Zebra kept the vegetarians happy with a savory bread pudding topped with fresh asparagus and rhubarb cream puffs.

Green Zebra constructs a dish to accompany the beer.

I think the mix of brews from across the city, delicious nibbles, and lush green scenery was a successful combination. Pete Crowley, president of the ICBG, was also pleased with the setting and is considering future events at the venue. A lager in the cactus room this Fall? Sipping Belgian Ale amongst the ferns? Why yes, we’d be happy to return for that.

See more pictures from the Beer Under Glass event here.

Green Zebra
Chicago Bites Podcast #112

Posted by Tammy at 11:00 pm

Jul 132008

Fried green tomatoes never tasted so good!

Who says that vegetarian food needs to be a crunchy granola meat substitute? Green Zebra doesn’t push the tofu or try to recreate meat dishes in vegetable form, but seeks to bring out the best of seasonal vegetables. How happy were with the experience? Tune in to the podcast.

(18.1 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:34 Gushing about veggies
01:35 – 04:04 Getting started with wine, tasting menu
04:05 – 05:35 Fried green tomatoes, pickle agreements
05:36 – 07:24 The need for dinner theater
07:25 – 09:36 Splitting peas
09:37 – 11:10 Almost not sharing potatoes
11:11 – 14:05 Shrooms, not quite as good; matching dishes
14:06 – 15:45 Dessert
15:46 – 18:00 Thoughts on service
18:01 – 19:46 Ratings and sign-off