Just a quick note about Chicago’s great culinary arts. Italian Village, Backstage Bistro, and Carmine’s are all absolutely amazing. I’m frequent at the Village and the Bistro, but I had my first time at Carmine’s tonight and I must say it was amazing. The wine selection was amazing, the food was some of the best I’ve ever had. The tiramisu was to die for. Tiramisu for me is that one selection I always get at a new restaurant and I use it to judge against my other favorite places to eat. Carmine’s is definitely in the running for the #1 spot. And trust me, I’ve had a lot of tiramisu. Also the service was outstanding and the atmosphere was in the right direction as well. Overall I give Carmine’s a 9.2, the Village a solid 9.0 and the Bistro a respectable 8.5. You need to keep in mind the Bistro is ran by the capstone students of the Illinois Institute of Art. I should prolly do some detailed write ups for the international students when they come over here. That’s all for now, I need to sleep and digest all this rich food.
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Hey, I have all the Americans and, as of right now, one Swede on the Facebook site. Don’t know how to reach the French students yet.
Anyway, the Americans should get out there and welcome the Swedes as they come on board. And make sure they know to come over to this blog.
And since the post is about food…
I don’t have any problem with Italian Village – don’t know the other two places named. But visitors to Chicago really should see the great ethnic restaurants off the tourist paths. My favorite of all these (and there are many) is Nuevo Leon in Pilson. Best authentic Mexican food you can get in Chicago!
OK, another favorite is Manny’s off of Roosevelt Road in the Maxell Street hood. Best NY/Kosher style deli this side of New Jersey. Nothing else is even close.
Great. I’ll change the name of this post to the best Italian food. I haven’t been to either of the places you mentioned, but I have heard from a friend that went to Nuevo Leon and said it was amazing.