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
Online buzz about A Mano:
Chicagoist
Conscious Choice
Serious Eats
You Tube
Posted by Tammy at 8:00 pm
Oct 152007

Pasta is the big draw at Terragusto.
Bridget and I make a return to the Chicago restaurant scene with our review of Terragusto, a rustic Italian eatery in Roscoe Village. Terragusto goes a long way to live by the organic, 100-mile-diet aesthetic, but can they successfully balance their food ideals with an ideal dining experience? Tune in to find out…
(7.0 M)
Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:20 Organic
01:21 – 02:40 Grocery vibes
02:41 – 04:22 Testing the wine experience
04:23 – 05:09 Heat in the kitchen
05:10 – 06:00 Menu deconstruction
06:01 – 08:05 Antipasti
08:06 – 10:52 Shiny pasta
10:53 – 11:40 Salmon reflections
11:41 – 13:07 Bring on dessert
13:08 – 15:18 Ratings and sign-off
Terragusto
1851 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL
Bridget rates Picasso 7/10
Tammy rates Picasso 5/10

Baked Fall Fruit Crespelle - one of Terragusto's seasonal desserts.
On-line buzz about Terragusto:
Metromix
Yelp
Books referenced in this podcast:
Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Heat by Bill Buford