I bought a bag of Kimchi at TJ's in Chicago for $1.99 a few days ago to have this weekend as a side w Korean Fried Chicken... I came home today, peaked into the fridge, and that bag of Kimchi had blown up like a helium balloon......If I waited another day, it may have caused a catastrophic explosion in the fridge..........

the same thing once happened with their pork carnita's!!!!!!!!!!!!

IL Mulino at 1150 N Dearborn - historic mansion with beautiful, romantic atmosphere- exceptional italian foods- the service Is top notch NYC style Italian.... Ask for the fireplace table, and sweep her off her feet!

Try Renaldi's on Broadway, just north of Diversey- The best NY Pies around- they also sell by the slice, and have their own version of sicilian, which they refer to as "spingione" - all are excellent!

Very Over-Rated I tried it again- Come on people what is the draw??? It reminds me of DiGiorno- you know, the one you buy at the Jewel for $4.99, maybe $5.99

Here is the Art- crusty, no flavor, lite sauce and $20 Gee thanks for the 2 liter pop-Are we that un-sophisticated

Thanks for ressurecting this post!! On that note, they have a bag of Zambian roast that is really good too..... What a deal also on these 12 ounce bags $2.99-$3.99

I still haven't tried the Beaumont big can coffe yet The 34.5 or so ounces at all of $4.99

Well, corn on the cob is a great paring item with salmon, but then again, my appetizer was fresh oysters on the 1/2 shell...................Rachel, I hardly knew ya...naughty naughty naughty...come on there must have been some EVOO involved in this discretion...

Citrico's is King for italian food......great continental fare can be found at "Some Other Place" in the mansion on Main Street- Good home cooking at George Barrys Tavern.....and great baked goods at Master Bakers on Main Street 1977

hahaha Thanks small h i appreciate your etymological correction

for those not familiar with trafe and dreck, please check out the "Joy of Yiddish" by Rosten or simply google

In Asbury Park was the Royal-Armenian House and Hotel , but I believe its closed- It was the best, trendy/ethnic before ethnic was trendy!!!!!

Mass Quantities of Cantonese Chinese Food!!!!!!!!!

Lou Malnati's is #1 period- it is always consistent and delicious..... my 2nd choice is Pizano's in the Loop-

I think as you grow up you, overcome the fruit allergies ( for those of us who suffered) but many seem to develop a severe allergic reaction to seafood ( especially shrimp and other shellfish)..my dad being one who almost had a near fatal incident years ago ...and I'm about at that same age now...luckily nothing has happened yet.....

Face it Renaldi's is the best- I've deprived myself for months now....Remember Renaldi's, not to be confused with that other place Ranalli's.....Renaldi's is just the best - Order a 12 inch garbage...you will see.....best NY Pizza west of Flatbush Brooklyn

Gotta mix- I go with 2 healthy blah blah cereals like bran flakes and plain shredded wheat- topped off with a few frosted mini-wheats for the sugar rush!!!!

I miss them too, being a LI transplant....Occasionaly, the bakery at Dominick's gets them about right, but you have to get there early .....they soften as the day wears on!!

These are certainly Kaiser Rolls, and i always preferred them with poppy seeds...I miss them, and can't find a good corn rye bread here either!!

Yes, I;m running out to Aldi's tomorrow!!!!!! I was at the grocery store today and the Price of coffee has soared- $8.99- $9.49 for your name brands standard 34 oz container...what's up with that??

And a major BOO to FOLGER'S for shrinking the size of their containers on most varieties from 34.5 ounces to 27.5 or thereabouts

Pizano's on Madison is the best- Close 2nd and for thin pizza would be the Exchequer Pub on Wabash, just north of Jackson........ Outside of these two spots the Loop proper is a pizza wasteland......unless you love Sbarro !!!!!!!!