As part of our ongoing quest to dine in the footsteps of the president, Tammy and I recently devoured three courses at Spiaggia. How did it compare to other high-end dining experiences we’ve had in the city? We break it down in this podcast.
Warning: We recorded outside in a park this week because it was [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Italian’
Spiaggia
Chicago Bites Podcast #138
Renaldi’s
Chicago Bites Podcast #134
I have a confession to make. I like thin crust pizza. It’s not that I don’t appreciate Chicago-style… after enduring this winter’s chill, I certainly see the merit of a stuffed crust more than ever. It sticks to your bones and may provide a little insulation. Still, when it comes to the [...]
Il Mulino
Chicago Bites Podcast #114
Il Mulino is swanky. Located in the historical Biggs mansion on Dearborn Street, it appears to offer diners an escape from the every day. But does the food live up to the vibe? Listen in and find out.
(12.0 M)
Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:16 Touring the mansion inside and out
01:17 – 02:03 Wine by-the-glass worth the [...]
A Mano
Chicago Bites Podcast #113
We ducked into A Mano one evening for a quick meal, and walked away with a new source for premium gelato. We’ll definitely be back for dessert, but what about the rest of the meal? Listen in to hear what we thought.
(12.0 M)
Show Notes:
00:00 – 00:52 More than a bar…
00:53 – 03:30 [...]
La Madia
Chicago Bites Podcast #96
You can’t mess around with pizza in this town. Bridget and I have high expectations for our pie. Were they met at La Madia? Listen in and find out.
(24.5 M)
Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:10 Keeping track of pizza
01:11 – 03:50 Issues with appetizers
03:51 – 06:20 Preconceived notions of pizza
06:21 – 08:08 Blandness [...]
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