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Fish, The Original Fast Food!

August 22, 2016 Pooja Naik

When owner Dirk Fucik invited me in to his store, Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop, I was expecting to get a little tour, take a few pictures, maybe sample some shrimp cocktail and be on my way. I guess I did not have the slightest idea of what was in store for me, nor did I expect to spend several hours at this seafood haven

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Don't Let This Slider Slide!

April 28, 2016 Pooja Naik

Who doesn’t love a family-run eatery featuring authentic food and genuine hospitality?! Izakaya Mita has been on my list for quite some time now and I finally ventured there for a tasting this week

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Tags izakaya mita, bucktown, damen, japanese, authentic, cheesecake, matcha, dessert, pocky, green tea, green tea cheesecake, mousse, biscuit, whipped cream, homemade, bonito, fish, flakes, dried, Okonomiyaki, savory, pancake, cabbage, meat, colorful, mayo, teriyaki, drizzle, vegetarian, heavy, dish, simple, breakfast, Hamachi, kama, yellowtail, collar, charcoal, flavor, grilled, unique, juicy, mayonnaise, tender, rice, steamy, sticky, rice patty, patty, ebi mayo, slider, favorite, deep fried, shrimp, spicy, toppings, flavored, filefish, Kawahagi, eater, sweet, togarashi, broiled, bincho tan, marinate, fishjerky, veggie, kinoko, itame, mushroom, butter, soy, citrus, sauce, texture, cooked, seasoned, fungi, chilled, octopus, izakaya, wasabi, slimy, sake, soma no tengu, ichi no torii, dewazakura oka, cherry blossom, nama, fried, snacks, eatery, family owned, tasting, Susie Riskind, customary, wow, unpredictable

Pardon My Escargot!

January 10, 2016 Pooja Naik

This week’s pick is Cochon Volant. I was invited to do a tasting at the restaurant and I’m glad I didn’t miss the opportunity to dine at this beautiful French brasserie led by renowned Chefs Roland Liccioni and Matt Ayala

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Tags French, Cochon Volant, Chicago Loop, Loop, Food, mousse, chocolate, thick, gooey, cocoa, flavor, dollop, whipped cream, creamy, rich, cappucino, firelit, liqueur, beer, wine, coconut, cocktail, colorful, dip, aioli, tastebud, salmon, fillet, soft, crispy, frites, fries, garlic, herb, deliciou, handcut, drizzle, piquancy, escargot, crouton, blue cheese, cheese, snail, butter, dining, Matt Ayala, Roland Liccioni, brasserie, breakfast, lunch, dinner, devour, tasting, pardon, cuisine, bon appetite
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 A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experience…

 

A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experiences! Join her on her journey!

Definition:

pes·ca·tar·i·an
ˌpeskəˈte(ə)rēən/
noun
noun: pescetarian
A person who does not eat meat but does eat fish. Pescetarian is probably a neologism formed as a blend of the Italian word pesce ("fish") and the English word "vegetarian".

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