Green Zebra Chicago Bites Podcast #112

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

With dishes like this, you don't realize that the meat is missing.

Green Zebra
1460 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-7100
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	Bridget’s Ratings	Tammy’s Ratings
Food Quality	5	5
Value	5	4
Service	4	4
Ambiance	5	5
Overall	9	8

Average price per person: $85

serves small plates, but that doesn't mean it's small flavor.

Online buzz about Green Zebra:
Chicago Foodies
Happy Cow’s Vegetarian Guide

Chicago Diner
Chicago Bites Podcast #92

Posted by Tammy at 6:00 am

Jan 212008

The seared tofu was eminently edible at Chicago Diner.

As we’ve dined around Chicago, we’ve found interesting veggie options in restaurants that aren’t dedicated to serving non-meat eaters, but haven’t had as much luck in establishments that cater to vegans and vegetarians. Do the faux meat sandwiches and vegan cheese alternatives at Chicago Diner deliver a satisfying experience? Listen to find out!

(5.0 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:54 Imitating meat
01:55 – 04:15 The challenges of getting in the front door
04:16 – 05:10 Blending in with blenders
05:11 – 08:00 Average appetizers and faux entrees
08:01 – 08:46 Monster cookie and cookies & cream
08:47 – 10:44 Ratings and wrap-up

Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St.
Chicago, IL

Bridget’s Chicago Diner Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 1/5
Overall: 6/10

Tammy’s Chicago Diner Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Overall: 6/10

Average Price per person: $30 will get you a nice faux sandwich, soy milk and a vegan dessert. It’s a kid friendly place, too!