July 21, 200916 yr For those that love the breaded steak sandwich I have found you the best and I ask you to please go and try it. You will thank me. I know some of out of towners know about Ricobenes breaded steak which is alright but they got nothing on this beast that I have found. Growing up there was a place called La Milanese an italian joint that was a couple blocks away from where I lived. They had the best breaded steak you would ever taste and they knew it. They were only open a few hours a day but they had a line out the door every minute they were open. Well the owners got sick and they had to close because the son wouldnt keep the place going. That was years ago but there is a place that bought the recipe from the son and all the other recipes that La Milanese had. It is pretty much that exact same thing. The place is on Archer and Halsted by the Orange line and its called Mangia Fresca. http://www.mangiafresca.com/
July 21, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 09:56 AM) I've actually known about this for months. You should've just asked, SHIPPS. I have too but I just didnt post about it. It is f***ing awesome though isnt it...
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 10:06 AM) I have too but I just didnt post about it. It is f***ing awesome though isnt it... You bet your ass. I've actually heard that the breaded chicken is even better, though. The only problem is that it's all pretty expensive.
July 21, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 10:13 AM) You bet your ass. I've actually heard that the breaded chicken is even better, though. The only problem is that it's all pretty expensive. Yeah the chicken is great and the eggplant is great. The rice balls are fantastic also.
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 10:22 AM) Yeah the chicken is great and the eggplant is great. The rice balls are fantastic also. I knew you would like the balls
July 21, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 10:37 AM) I knew you would like the balls Sadly I am still immature enough to feel weird when I order rice balls.
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 10:40 AM) Sadly I am still immature enough to feel weird when I order rice balls. you still giggle dont you?
July 21, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 11:43 AM) Riccobene's>>>>>all No...I promise you...no.
July 21, 200916 yr Is this what us Texans call chicken fried steak? And better served with a white gravy? rice balls hehehe
July 21, 200916 yr I have yet to go to this place, but if it's like La Milanese, then take Shipps word that it's good. As for Ricobenes ... eh. When my family had a place day after day we would have people come in who swore Ricobenes was the best. Then they'd try our steak sandwiches and changed their minds rather quickly. La Milanese was on par if not better than ours ... Ricobenes never compared to either.
July 21, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (Tex @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 01:01 PM) Is this what us Texans call chicken fried steak? And better served with a white gravy? It is thinner but they give you a bunch of it with red sauce,mozz, and sweet peppers...mmmmmmmm...diet gonna go bad. QUOTE (Molto @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 01:08 PM) I have yet to go to this place, but if it's like La Milanese, then take Shipps word that it's good. As for Ricobenes ... eh. When my family had a place day after day we would have people come in who swore Ricobenes was the best. Then they'd try our steak sandwiches and changed their minds rather quickly. La Milanese was on par if not better than ours ... Ricobenes never compared to either. You guys had awesome egg plant. Better than I have had anywhere else.
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (Molto @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 01:08 PM) I have yet to go to this place, but if it's like La Milanese, then take Shipps word that it's good. As for Ricobenes ... eh. When my family had a place day after day we would have people come in who swore Ricobenes was the best. Then they'd try our steak sandwiches and changed their minds rather quickly. La Milanese was on par if not better than ours ... Ricobenes never compared to either. I demand proof... mostly because I love a good breaded.
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 09:56 AM) I've actually known about this for months. You should've just asked, SHIPPS. Me too, I am a regular at xindy's nearby........
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 01:57 PM) Me too, I am a regular at xindy's nearby........ Expound. And SHIPPS, you got into my head. I had to go get a breaded steak from them for lunch.
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 03:18 PM) Expound. And SHIPPS, you got into my head. I had to go get a breaded steak from them for lunch. Far east massaging techniques are practiced there.
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 04:20 PM) Oh, I thought you were talking about a restaurant. Well, the service is pretty good.
July 21, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 04:24 PM) Well, the service is pretty good. Yeah I always thought the "service" would be pretty good in there....nice dark windows with dim lighting....yep...good service alright.
July 21, 200916 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 04:24 PM) Well, the service is pretty good. Is it like directly across the street?
July 22, 200916 yr QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 09:40 AM) Sadly I am still immature enough to feel weird when I order rice balls. Then call them what they are. Arrancini. Pronounced: ahh-rahn-CHEE-nee. If you want to be cool roll the R. They are awesome!
July 22, 200916 yr QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 10:55 AM) Then call them what they are. Arrancini. Pronounced: ahh-rahn-CHEE-nee. If you want to be cool roll the R. They are awesome! He feels weird in that good way
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