Texsox Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 We have threads for music and movies, why not a general food thread? I know we all love to eat around here, based, in part on the posters I have met, (not queenp) Btw, the Red Robin burger with the fried egg, amazing. Friends of mine talked me into it when I couldn't decide. That and endless french fries. Off my diet for the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Flattop Grill, the greatest meal ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:18 AM) Flattop Grill, the greatest meal ever! where? what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:19 AM) where? what is it? Its a "Mongolian Grill". I think its a chain, I know there is one in Evanston. Basically, you have access to a buffet of meat, veggies, sauces and assorted other stir-fry stuff. You put whatever you want in a bowl, hand it to the grill guy, and they stir fry it for you. Then they bring it to your table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:23 AM) Its a "Mongolian Grill". I think its a chain, I know there is one in Evanston. Basically, you have access to a buffet of meat, veggies, sauces and assorted other stir-fry stuff. You put whatever you want in a bowl, hand it to the grill guy, and they stir fry it for you. Then they bring it to your table. 50x better than Mongolian Grill, more choices, more sauces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 The only thing I don't like is the portions. Even if I stacked the bowl soooo high, it cooks down to nothing. And the last one I was at was not all-you-can-eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:33 AM) 50x better than Mongolian Grill, more choices, more sauces. I meant the style - Mongolian Grill. That's what Flattop is. Are you saying there is also a restaurant by that name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:39 AM) I meant the style - Mongolian Grill. That's what Flattop is. Are you saying there is also a restaurant by that name? ???? Either way flattop grill....mmmm mmmm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:35 AM) The only thing I don't like is the portions. Even if I stacked the bowl soooo high, it cooks down to nothing. And the last one I was at was not all-you-can-eat. Not all you can eat, where?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:42 AM) ???? Either way flattop grill....mmmm mmmm good. Agreed. Damn, now I'm hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 My favorite fast food chain is Chipotle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:42 AM) Not all you can eat, where?? One was in Shaumburg, but they were in business 12 years ago. The other was in Harlingen, Texas. So I stopped going. Have they changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:54 AM) One was in Shaumburg, but they were in business 12 years ago. The other was in Harlingen, Texas. So I stopped going. Have they changed? This was not Flattop Grill, they have never been in these locations. Flattop grill is the name of a chain of restarurants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro1983hat Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:50 AM) My favorite fast food chain is Chipotle. While I do like Chipotle, I feel the workers are given cash for the least amount of meat they put on the burrito. Sometimes it is a joke. But I do like the food. Also, if anyone has been to any of the Tacos El Norte restaurants in the NW burbs, it is worth it. Best Tacos Ever!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:58 AM) This was not Flattop Grill, they have never been in these locations. Flattop grill is the name of a chain of restarurants. Sorry, I should have been clearer. Those types of restaurants. Both I went to were one trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 11:00 AM) While I do like Chipotle, I feel the workers are given cash for the least amount of meat they put on the burrito. Sometimes it is a joke. But I do like the food. Also, if anyone has been to any of the Tacos El Norte restaurants in the NW burbs, it is worth it. Best Tacos Ever!!! Do they have bistek tacos on corn tortillas with onions and cilantro? yummy, I call them South Texas sliders. Best post drinking food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Del Taco, when i used to tour it was the highlight to every west coast/st. louis show. Now there is one on 95th and Cicero awesome. Unfortunately I now live in logan square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Anyone been to Tango Sur on Southport?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 11:00 AM) While I do like Chipotle, I feel the workers are given cash for the least amount of meat they put on the burrito. Sometimes it is a joke. But I do like the food. Also, if anyone has been to any of the Tacos El Norte restaurants in the NW burbs, it is worth it. Best Tacos Ever!!! La Rosita grocery and taqueria in Crystal Lake is by far and away the most amazing taco in the world. It has to be the Crystal Lake store. I've been to others and they don't do them as well. Corn tortilla, cilantro, onion, steak. Amazing, and all of the parts are perfectly done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 11:00 AM) While I do like Chipotle, I feel the workers are given cash for the least amount of meat they put on the burrito. Sometimes it is a joke. But I do like the food. Also, if anyone has been to any of the Tacos El Norte restaurants in the NW burbs, it is worth it. Best Tacos Ever!!! Just can't get into Chipotle. I'm someone who was introduced to burrito's back in high school from my friends mom who was from mexico....and then from hitting the authentic burrito joints late night after being at the bars. I love a good Burrito and to me Chipotle just doesn't even taste like a burrito. It's crazy, cause I have tons of friends that love it...and I've tried it 3 times and every time I'm dissapointed. There's a real good Mexican place in Woodridge on the NE corner of 75th and Woodward. It's called Los Arcos, but the sign above the place simply says Mexican Food. They also have a Mexican grocery store next door. This place is the real deal and IMO what a burrito should taste like. It's in the same parking lot as an Arby's. My only complaint is their salsa is a bit spicy for my taste, but for anyone who likes heat I'm sure it's the bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:27 AM) There's a real good Mexican place in Woodridge on the NE corner of 75th and Woodward. It's called Los Arcos, but the sign above the place simply says Mexican Food. You have me craving a La Bamba burrito. There was a place in Champaign that had a sign that was visible from quite a distance that said "EAT." The simplicity and directness of the sign always made me want to "eat" there. For months we talked about going there - it took some time because the place looked like a dump. Finally, we worked up the courage to go in, and to our great disappointment, the place had some class and was kind of costly. We decided to take our money elsewhere. Probably went Stackin' at Homestretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Believe it or don't, there are not many good Mexican restaurants here, far more and better Asian and Sushi joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 12:35 PM) You have me craving a La Bamba burrito. There was a place in Champaign that had a sign that was visible from quite a distance that said "EAT." The simplicity and directness of the sign always made me want to "eat" there. For months we talked about going there - it took some time because the place looked like a dump. Finally, we worked up the courage to go in, and to our great disappointment, the place had some class and was kind of costly. We decided to take our money elsewhere. Probably went Stackin' at Homestretch. If this was the original "burritos as big as your head" La Bamba on Green St., then it must have gone and got classy long after my departure. I ate there at least 2x a week for 2 years. Best chorizo burrito I ever had, especially after a night of knocking back a few pints of the blonde in the black skirt (that would be Guinness) at Murphy's. I greatly miss all the great the neighborhood burrito joints in Chicago. Some of them were excellent. A very good taqueria finally opened up down here last year near my work, and I ate there at least weekly until I started this $%@*%! New Year's diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I just made an omelet with ham and some toast...white bread. Eggs via Meijer. Booya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Reading about this Mexican food is going to give me the schlitz. I would still kill for a good burrito right about now. I may have to hit up the Mexican restaurant in town here some time this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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