A Mano Chicago Bites Podcast #113

A Mano
Chicago Bites Podcast #113

Posted by Tammy at 2:00 pm

Jul 212008

A Mano's rabbit gnocchi was a favorite at our table.

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 Appetizers, deals
03:31 – 05:00 Waitress issues
05:01 – 06:53 Rabbit
06:54 – 08:10 Tuna
08:11 – 09:54 Bliss of Gelato
09:55 – 11:49 Atmosphere
11:50 – 13:05 Ratings and sign-off

The customizable salad trio was a bargain at $15.

A Mano
335 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 629-3500 | Make Reservations
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	Bridget’s A Mano Ratings	Tammy’s A Mano Ratings
Food Quality	4	3
Value	3	3
Service	3	2
Ambiance	4	4
Overall	6	6

Average price per person: $40

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Osteria Via Stato
Chicago Bites Podcast #68

Posted by Tammy at 1:00 am

Aug 062007

The three bean salad was a lovely summer option.

Osteria Via Stato offers a three-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings, so we headed over to enjoy the “Italian dinner party” on the patio. The complementary bottled water and second helpings did a lot for our appetites, but was it worth the money? Listen in and find out!

(6.4 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 02:15 Having a sparkling Italian dinner party
02:16 – 08:40 Bring us some wine, bring us some food
08:41 – 12:28 Desserts & other issues
12:30 – 13:57 Ratings and sign-off

Osteria Via Stato
620 North State
Chicago, IL

Bridget rates Osteria Via Stato 7/10
Tammy rates Osteria Via Stato 7/10