FOOD THREAD VOL. GRUB LIFE

[DCAllAfrican]

Got a bunch of for today'a Iftar(a meal taken by Muslims at sundown to break the daily fast during Ramadan) from my favorite Halal spot Hangry since it was my turn to do it amongst my family. Some chocolate cake & fruit custard from the sis-in-law & pastries from my fave bakery

What is the banana item?

 

[jape]

We have this around me. it’s called Piada. You can make a burrito with pasta inside

yeah piada is def italian chipotle
but no one is putting pasta inside their piada
you tripping. there's not even an option to do that.

 

[jordanequalsme]

yeah piada is def italian chipotle
but no one is putting pasta inside their piada
you tripping. there's not even an option to do that.

Haven’t been there in an ages. I went to school near Columbus Ohio which I think was where the original ones were. This was probably in 2012 or something. My college friends were absolutely getting pasta in their piadas.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

There are worse carb combos out there than putting pasta in a burrito.

That Piada spot looks good though.

 

[tomdiginson]

Anything that is assembly line style gets that, " ______ Chipotle" label.

Nah, it's because they ration the food like chipotle. And want you to pay significantly more for just a few morsels of food.

 

[jape]

There are worse carb combos out there than putting pasta in a burrito.

That Piada spot looks good though.

def better taste than chipotle

 

[zmaqbool]

What is the banana item?

It's fruit trifle with the on top instead of the bottom.

 

[solewoman]

Gorditas de birria and a skinny margarita…the irony

 

[williamontana]

Don't go to Harolds. It's Nothing special. What area are you gonna be in?

Hotel is by the Magnificent Mile, but I'll have a car too

 

[walkingBred]

Hotel is by the Magnificent Mile, but I'll have a car too

Cluck It - Chicken Sandwich. It's pricey but it's a banger.

Smoque BBQ - Get the St. Louis Style Ribs. Only if you're up north tho. I don't think the one downtown in the food hall sells Ribs.

Al's Beef - Italian beef sandwich.

Antique Taco - Brisket Burrito. Chicken Taco. That's all I had there but I'm sure everything else is flames also. Make sure to get that orange sauce on the side.

Lou Malnatis - Deep Dish. Don't forget to ask for the Butter Crust. If you don't want Deep Dish but want Pizza....
Coal Fire - Try the Pistachio Pesto or Stracciatella & Sausage if you're feeling adventurous. But all their Pies are good.
Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream - Chicago Tavern Style Pizza. Get the Pepperoni and whatever else you want on top. Also try a slice of the Sicilian Squares

If you visit Navy Pier Xurro is a good dessert spot. It's on the 2nd floor deck by the Ferris Wheel. They have Funnel Cake Sundaes but the Churro Sundae is good to walk around with and eat.

Firecakes Donuts - Everything

 

[kix2mny]

Cluck It - Chicken Sandwich. It's pricey but it's a banger.

Smoque BBQ - Get the St. Louis Style Ribs. Only if you're up north tho. I don't think the one downtown in the food hall sells Ribs.

Al's Beef - Italian beef sandwich.

Antique Taco - Brisket Burrito. Chicken Taco. That's all I had there but I'm sure everything else is flames also. Make sure to get that orange sauce on the side.

Lou Malnatis - Deep Dish. Don't forget to ask for the Butter Crust. If you don't want Deep Dish but want Pizza....
Coal Fire - Try the Pistachio Pesto or Stracciatella & Sausage if you're feeling adventurous. But all their Pies are good.
Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream - Chicago Tavern Style Pizza. Get the Pepperoni and whatever else you want on top. Also try a slice of the Sicilian Squares

If you visit Navy Pier Xurro is a good dessert spot. It's on the 2nd floor deck by the Ferris Wheel. They have Funnel Cake Sundaes but the Churro Sundae is good to walk around with and eat.

Firecakes Donuts - Everything

Saving this for if I ever find myself in Chicago. Would be cool if there was a way to sticky these types of post on the first page so they are easier to find when we need to recommendations in certain cities.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Giant Snapping Turtle Baked in Whole Wok of Salt! Unparalleled Deliciousness! | Uncle Rural Gourmet - YouTube

 

[lncognegro]

 

[moderndarwin]

 

[kix2mny]

Went to visit a Hindu temple in Chino Hills

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills​

Picked up some stuff from their store:

Trader Joe’s Haul:

Wanderlust icecream - vanilla and Ube cone

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Never knew this was the process to put the fish down.

 

[walkingBred]

Saving this for if I ever find myself in Chicago. Would be cool if there was a way to sticky these types of post on the first page so they are easier to find when we need to recommendations in certain cities.

This is a good idea. There's a few places I'm going this summer and might need some recs. Also would be nice to just read and see what places look interesting from other ppl.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Yea, a running Google Spreadsheet of NT Food Recommendations would be cool. Everybody could contribute.

We all end up asking the same questions and answering the same questions when others are about to travel.

Good idea.

 

[jape]

Chicago is a great food city. Had a great time getting fat there.

 

[Mark Antony]

Never knew this was the process to put the fish down.

Eel looked stressed before getting murked. From trying to escape the net, to being in a bucket, to being laid on a cutting board in front of the knife.

 

[zmaqbool]

Went to visit a Hindu temple in Chino Hills

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills​

Picked up some stuff from their store:

Trader Joe’s Haul:

Wanderlust icecream - vanilla and Ube cone

I know that Mango Lassi & samosas had to be slamming

 

[kix2mny]

Drinks were pretty good but the samosas was so so. They were sitting in a warmer and you grab a bag.

 

[ahat]

 

[QU!K]

Y’all ever have a burger with an egg on top? It’s pretty good I think.

Banh Mi with an egg on top fire sometimes too

 

[Mark Antony]

What is this called? Would love to find stateside.