Chicago
A Small Stretch of 18th Street
A Small Stretch of 18th Street
Chicago has no shortage of great food and ethnic flavor. The Pilsen neighborhood on Chicago’s near Southwest Side is famous for authentic Mexican food and traditions. On a small stretch of 18th Street in Pilsen, three gems stand out among the rest – Café Jumping Bean, the Nuevo Leon Restaurant and panaderia BomBon.
My perfect day in Pilsen would start with a visit to the Jumping Bean Café, a small, quirky coffee shop and café on 18th & Bishop. The Jumping Bean is small but offers limited seating and free wi-fi. Familiar beverages like café Americano and lattes are very good, but the Mexican hot, called chocochino chocolate rocks! The food is good too, especially the black bean burger. For under $10.00, you can get a fresh-made sandwich and a drink and feel good about it. The Jumping Bean supports local artists by displaying and selling some of their original art.
Hands down, the best restaurant on 18th Street is Nuevo Leon. The food is so good, that on weekends, there is a line that sometime spills out the door onto the street to get a table. The prices can’t be beat, with $12.00 for a Filete al Nuevo Leon entrée that includes a strip steak, guacamole, frijoles and potatoes. Alambres is a skirt steak Shish-Ke-Bob, served with bacon, large slices of green pepper, onion and tomato, guacamole, rice and beans. Patrons span the generations and ethnicities. Street parking is sketchy and be sure to feed the meters. Nuevo Leon is cash only, but there is an ATM is located on-site.
BomBon is a boutique bakery opened by Laura Cid, a pastry chef famous for her work at Rick Bayless’ restaurant, Topolobampo. BomBon makes arguably the best tres letches cakes in the City. Tarts, cakes, desserts are available in single serving potions. There is no stopping in Pilsen without a stop at the BomBon.
Keep in mind, this is one short stretch of street in a neighborhood that has a lot more to offer that what is posted here. My recommendation? Plan a day the National Museum of Mexican Art, especially during the Dias de Los Muertos exhibits, grab a chocochino at the Café Jumping Bean, have lunch/dinner at Nuevo Leon and grab some desserts to go at BomBon.
Café Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th Street
Chicago, Il 60608
(312)455-0019
Neuvo Leon Restaurant
1518 W 18th Street
Chicago, Il 60608
(312)421-1517
BomBon
1508 W 18th Street
Chicago, Il 60608
(312)733-7788
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
(312)738-1503
www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
Holiday Bakery Goodness at Deerfields
And now for some food porn. My son and I went to one of our favorite eateries in downtown Deerfield this morning (Kevin’s Place), a little diner with a lot of character and great breakfasts. Right across the street is Deerfields Bakery, and it is chock full of wintry, baked goodness right now. From cakes and cookies to breads, doughnuts and more, it’s a wonderful place to stop for a Christmas treat, or to buy edible gifts any time of year.
Although I only had my Blackberry with me, and it doesn’t take very good pictures, you can at least get an idea of the festive atmosphere of the place and a small selection of the goodies within.
This first picture represents a small portion of the cookie counter. Yum.
Some of the bakery’s standard, non-holiday goodies.
Some of these cakes are such works of art I’d hate to eat any of them.
Some people found this cake a bit pricey at over $35, but I mean, look at it. It’s worth every penny.
A close-up of some of the delicious-looking cookies. I wish I had the money and the metabolism to eat them all!
And look how cute this penguin cake is!
This one was my son’s favorite cake. It cost about $25.
And this is what I ended up bringing home today:
You can see why these happy faces reflect my mood right now!
Happy holidays and happy new year to all!
Deerfields Bakery
813 N. Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL
201 N. Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
25 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL
847-520-0068
deerfieldsbakery.com
Suburban downtowns vary in size, quality and character. For example, my suburb of Glenview has a rather stagnant downtown, though the village government has high hopes that the new library, which opened this fall, will help bring business in. Most people go over to the Glen instead, which is basically an outdoor shopping center in one of those McMansion-type settlements–new, shiny, upscale, and devoid of uniqueness. Highland Park, on the other hand, has one of the best downtowns in the northern ‘burbs–lots of walkable restaurants and cute boutiques, plus an art-film movie theater to boot.
Northbrook I consider to be somewhere in the middle; it’s nothing fancy, but there are a few culinary highlights, a little store here and there (including WineStyles), an ice cream place, a nice big park and a train station. You can walk to a small but nice variety of restaurants along Shermer Rd., including Little Louie’s Red Hots, Lou Malnati’s, the Landmark Inn and Kamehachi, along with a personal favorite of my family’s, My Pie Pizza.
But when my husband and I are going out for date nights, our favorite local eatery here is a tiny little storefront just north of the railroad tracks, called Trattoria Oliverii. It’s part of a local chain, and it looks quite unassuming from the glass front with the name splashed across (there’s no actual sign). The interior is cozy and rife with what they call Old World charm; in the summer, there are a few tables set up outside on the sidewalk to create patio dining.
Most importantly, the food here is excellent. The bread is crusty and warm, the bruschetta is divine, and Trattoria Oliverii specializes in classic Italian favorites well-cooked and served in hearty, delicious portions. Veal, chicken, pizza, seafood, salads and Italian desserts (tiramisu, cannoli) create a well-rounded menu. My personal default dish here is Scampi Champagne, linguine with shrimp and onion cooked in a creamy Champagne sauce. But I’m often tempted by the specials as well.
There’s no real reason you can’t take your whole family here–we’ve done that, too. But the atmosphere here feels low-key and romantic, making it a pleasant place to take your significant other for a night that won’t break the bank or make you worry about getting back in time for the babysitter. I think of it as the perfect date location for that period in your life when you’re not worried about the game–you’re just looking to relax and spend time with someone you care about in a comfortable place with good food.
Trattoria Oliverii
1358 Shermer Rd., Northbrook
(847) 559-8785
www.oliverii.com
15th annual Christkindlmarket
It’s time for the 15th annual Christkindlmarket. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Christkindlmarket takes place from November 24th thru December 24th. Vendors come from Europe, South America and Asia bringing authentic foods, crafts and wares. This is a wonderful event for family and friends, kids and adults. Whether you stop by for a quick lunch or make a day out of it, this is one of Chicago’s must-do winter events.
The tradition of the Christkindlmarket in Chicago is based the annual Christmas Market in Nuremberg, Germany. The scene is set under the municipal Christmas tree near the Picasso in the Daley Center. Santa takes free photos in his house courtesy of Underwriters Laboratory. Other special events include the ceremonial tree lighting, performances by local carolers and a visit from the Christkind herself. The holiday shops are a mix of indoor and outdoor, all decorated in cheerful holiday style. Items available for purchase vary from year to year, but always include food, glass-blown ornaments, woodcrafts, knitted items and many other one-of-a-kind and specialty items.
Authentic German and Austrian foods are plentiful and do not fail to delight. If you only eat one thing at Christkindlmarket, it may very well be the bratwurst. Even with express lines, the wait can be 30 people deep. Don’t worry, it is all in fun, the sandwich is good and you will get there eventually. Potato pancakes are also a high-demand food, as they are made fresh and served piping hot with sour cream or applesauce on the side. Do not miss the goulash soup, it is amazing. For those that do not want to delve into the traditional German fare, the Schnitzel House includes chicken sandwiches and fries on their menu. New this year was a booth from Hamburg, Germany, offering baked filled rolls, similar to a wheat pizza puff.
If desserts and pastries are your thing, this is the fest to get them. Dinkel’s Bakery on Lincoln Ave serves up stollen, a traditional German pastry. Sweet Christmas Delights is a new vendor this year, offering fried apples in dough. Helmut’s Original Austrian Strudel has packaged baked strudel in apple, cherry and cheese. Other traditional European treats are available, including warm nuts, Bavarian pretzels, marzipan pigs, gingerbread and chocolates.
For beverages, Gluhwein, will keep you warm while you shop. Gluhwein is a traditional German holiday spiced red wine, served warm. It is very mild and flavorful. The collectible mug adds a dollar to the cost but you get that back when you order a refill. German beer is also available. For non-alcoholic beverages, stop at Dinkel’s, for a yummy hot chocolate with whipped cream. If you buy the mug, refills are just $1.00.
The warming tents are roomy and the atmosphere is friendly. Tall tables are available outside as well. No tickets are needed here, cash or card makes this easy to navigate and there is no entry fee. This is one of the most accessible festivals in the City. Almost all El trains pass through the Loop and it is a quick walk from Chicago’s Union Station.
Yes, the Christkindlmart can get crowded, but people would not be there if it was not worth it.
Location:
Daley Plaza, Chicago Loop
(Washington and Dearborn/Clark Streets)
Open daily 11:00am-9:00pm
First Time at Harry Caray’s
I know, it’s rather pathetic that I’ve lived in the Chi-Town area for 15 years and never stepped in a Harry Caray’s. Okay, that’s not true. I think I stopped in one once, and it was for an event, and all the food had just about run out, so I didn’t eat anything. Or if I did, I don’t remember it much because it was a small appetizer plate and we were actually going somewhere else afterward for dinner. I don’t remember the actual circumstances. This was in the late 1990s.
Burger and a beer at Harry Caray's
I should note here that Harry Caray’s is an advertiser in the print magazine I work for. This means that, at least for my other job, I’m required to say nice things about Harry Caray’s. What it means for me personally is just that I am familiar with the finer points of the menu, I’ve seen pictures of the place, and I’ve interviewed an owner (actor Jamie Denton) on what it was like to be a waiter at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse back in the day. I won’t deny that this probably has something to do with my desire to visit the place, but it has nothing to do with the fact that the restaurant, very indirectly, helps provide me with a pittance of a paycheck. It has more to do with the fact that whenever I hear descriptions of food I get hungry, and I’ve been exposed to Harry Caray’s descriptions of food more than many.
This past weekend I got a media pass to the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, which is inconveniently located at Navy Pier. So after three hours of shopping and playing, my son and I opted to visit a real restaurant instead of eating concession stand fare. Can you blame me? We finally went to Harry Caray’s Tavern for lunch.
Now, if you know Chicago at all you know that our sporting life is deep, and intense, and a bit nuts. Harry Caray, baseball broadcaster extraordinaire, was all of these things. You have to be, if you’re going to be a Cubs fan. The Navy Pier location of Harry Caray’s is actually relatively new, having opened in March after years of the owners trying to get a foothold at this prime piece of Chicago real estate. It’s full of Harry Caray mementos, imbued with his louder-than-life persona and love of sports. Signed baseballs, jerseys, bats, and other sports memorabilia encased in elegant glass displays give the restaurant most of its personality.
My son’s favorite, of course, was Harry Caray’s head rendered in Legos. He learned a new catchphrase, which he repeated often while we were there: “Holy Cow!” He didn’t know Harry Caray from a hole in the ground before. The brand is still effective.
As for the food, I’ll say it’s not bad. Not bad at all. I chose an item on the menu that the waitress told me would be discontinued in a week or so, a buffalo chicken sandwich and fries. My kid ordered pizza, as usual, and a drink called the Little Slugger which is basically cherry juice-flavored Sierra Mist (quite good, actually, and a treat for him). Not going to say it was the best meal I ever had, but it was actually very tasty. The service was fast, the place wasn’t too crowded for a weekend, and everything was a few steps above your usual family-friendly chain restaurant fare.
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that on any given day you’re more likely to see tourists than celebrities at this particular location, but it’s a good addition to the visitor-friendly confines of Navy Pier. If you’re visiting Chicago, Harry Caray’s Tavern is a safe bet because it combines decent food with a good location, family-friendly casualness and loads of Chicago-style character. There is outdoor seating in the warm-weather months, with a nice view of Lake Michigan.
Harry Caray’s Tavern
700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
(at Navy Pier next to the Chicago Children’s Museum)
www.harrycaraystavern.com/navy-pier/
My Groupon Addiction
Hello, my name is Helen, and I’m addicted to Groupon.
As some of you may know, Groupon is a Chicago-based company, and it started here. For the life of me I can’t figure out what’s in it for the restaurants and retailers that participate, other than extra publicity coming into people’s inboxes. And as for the look-I’m-funny-and-really-clever descriptions that Groupon uses to promote them, well–I usually roll my eyes and wonder who’s writing this stuff. Whenever I get onto craigslist.org I see that Groupon is hiring. Again. I’ve even provided references for a few people so that Groupon would hire them, at least temporarily.
Despite my skepticism and my desire to take a red pen to Groupon’s everyday emails, however, I still get on and buy, buy, buy. In this economy a deal’s a deal, after all, and if Groupon’s offering me a discounted meal at a place I eat anyway, hey, I’m there. I rather like showing up at a restaurant and not having to pay anything but the tip. Even though your resulting discount isn’t THAT big, it at least makes you feel like it is since you’ve paid in advance.
And, as a Chicago-based part-time foodie, I do find a lot of value in learning about new restaurants in my area. If there’s a $5 Groupon for a hot dog place in Evanston I’ve never tried, why not get it? If there’s a Groupon for a vegetarian restaurant in the city my husband might enjoy, I’ll purchase that too. Despite myself, I find that Groupon is making it possible for me to go places I usually don’t think to try. Even writing for a Chicago magazine regularly like I do, there are about 639 restaurants in this area I’ve never heard of. I’m constantly amazed at how many eating places this cityscape boasts that I will probably never step into.
The end result is that I’ve got 17 Groupons bought and paid for, waiting for me to print them out and use them. I like to log into my Groupon account and wonder when I’m going to have time, between working and kids’ activities and various social/family obligations and trying to find a babysitter, to use up any of these deals. Yeah, that’s what I do when I’m not on Facebook.
Oh wait, maybe that’s it? They wait for me to not show up, and they get the money and don’t have to shell anything out to me in return. To date, I have let one Groupon go unused. It was for Par-King Golf, which is a mini-golf place that doesn’t let kids under 12 in at all. WTF? I didn’t read the fine print first, and I couldn’t figure out when and how to go without my son.
So here’s the main reason I use Groupon–I love food, and I can’t always justify dining out otherwise. I HAVE to use up these things by the expiration date, right? So Groupon gives me an excuse to pack my family up in the car and go out to eat. Otherwise it’d be me trying to cook healthy food every day, and that would just be bad.
I think it’s a pretty safe bet that if I write about a restaurant here for the next few months, I probably used a Groupon to pay for my meal. Thanks, Groupon, for adding flavor to my life. At least until the trend dies down and you disappear into the footnotes of e-commerce history.
Act One Cafe is a Class Act
A couple of weeks ago my girlfriend and I decided to try out a new-ish place in Rogers Park, part of Mayne Stage and featuring food created by the guy (Jimmy Madla) who used to play drums for the band Veruca Salt. That certainly gives the place a coolness factor, but you and I know that it’s really all about the food. Fortunately, our whole experience here was good–perfect for two women who just want to relax and catch up on each other’s lives.
I suppose you’d have to call what Act One serves upscale bar food, but it’s really way more sophisticated than this implies. The place was fairly empty on a weekend evening, but the dark wooded decor is elegant and cozy and the presentation of the food is impressive. Our waiter did not know which wine would go best with both my dish and my friend’s–she got the pork Wellington and I had seared scallops Capellini–but he was happy to go back to the chef and get a recommendation that suited us both very well.
We don’t often to go restaurants of a high enough caliber that the chef himself actually comes out to speak to us–it’s never happened to my friend before, so we were surprised and pleased to get that attention this time. It certainly made us feel special, although we were a bit too amazed to say anything both complimentary and profound. My lobster bisque was excellent and a bit on the creamy side, and my scallops had a deliciously light lemon sauce that I could have eaten in bucketfuls. My friend found her pork Wellington to be just slightly too salty, but still very tender and juicy. I was happy to see a vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie on the menu; I’m hoping my husband will return with me one of these days to try it, because he loves Shepherd’s Pie but we almost never see a meatless version he can actually eat. Besides, we never got a chance to benefit from the full bar with more than a few beers on tap. I recommend giving this place a try if you’re in the neighborhood.
Act One Cafe
1330 W. Morse Ave., Chicago 60626
(773) 381-4550
When my kid and I go to the Western suburbs together it’s usually for the Brookfield Zoo, the Morton Arboretum, Cantigny Park or a little shopping somewhere–Oakbrook Mall in Oakbrook or DaNada Square in Wheaton, where we like to stop at Jamba Juice. Once or twice we’ve caught a movie in Oak Park. And I know we don’t even come close to experiencing all the Western suburbs have to offer. For example, I’ve never taken him to the DuPage Children’s Museum. But he still has a couple of favorite places to eat. And since I used to work and live in this area, I fully intend to introduce him to more. And here are our family favorites:
Lucky Strike Lanes, www.bowlluckystrike.com: This bowling alley (yes, it’s part of a chain) is clean and sleek and modern, which makes me happy, and the upscale American-style food is perfect. We haven’t had a full meal here yet, just eaten appetizers and snacks, but I seem to recall an orange soda with vanilla ice cream in it that my husband and son absolutely loved. But part of the reason we like Lucky Strike is location: it’s right across from MagiQuest, which is a cool little place where you buy a wand and let your kids go on magical fantasy adventures–collecting treasure, finding stars, that kind of thing. And it’s in the Yorktown Mall, so I can get some shopping done at the same time. Not that I ever get around to it. Mostly I just look at the restaurants nearby and say, let’s go there next time, and forget the next time we go.
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, www.chamagaucha.com: Don’t ask me how this happened. I took my family here right when it opened, to review it for my other writing gig, and both my son and my husband (a vegetarian) loved it. My son, who wasn’t really into the meat part either, took one sip of the lemonade and declared it “the goodest lemonade of all.” My husband loved the salad bar, which has all these amazing artisan cheeses, fruits and veggies. And the side dishes, like polenta and potatoes. I was the only one at our table who actually experienced the “steakhouse” part of the meal, and it was fine. The waiters are really nice to my kid–on our first visit they ran after us to return the stuffed animal he left at the table. So, to my total surprise, this is a family favorite. I’m just glad to find a restaurant with non-American, non-Mexican food that they like.
Cosi, www.getcosi.com: I know, this is another chain restaurant. But even though we have other Cosis much closer to us, we often end up at the one on Lake Street in Oak Park, just because it’s in a vital downtown area. With all the Frank Lloyd Wright homes and beautiful turn-of-the century houses in the neighborhood (not to mention Unity Temple nearby), it’s a good place to walk around and introduce your kids to the concept of architecture. Then we go to have sandwiches on that yummy bread Cosi makes, or salads, and if I can talk my son into it, since he doesn’t like marshmallows, we’ll make smores right at our table with a little tiny fire pit. It’s fast, light and easy food, and at least I can pretend it’s better than going to McDonald’s again. I’m a fan of the buffalo chicken, tandoori chicken, and anything with Gorgonzola cheese in it.
We don’t spend as much time in the Western ‘burbs simply because it’s a bit of a commute. But whenever we do come, we have a great time. And we always find new places to go. Those of you who think only of the city might be surprised at how many cool restaurants, activities, little museums and other places to go there really are in the surrounding suburbs. When you have kids, you’re in a sense forced to experience some of this stuff, and it’s a real eye opener. I highly recommend not limiting yourself to the places the “el” goes. Chicagoland is a big place, and it’s worth exploring to the hilt.
Macy’s on State
Macys on State Street gets a pretty bad rap, largely because it is not Marshall Field’s anymore. I am not certain that all of it is deserved. When it comes to food, Macys has quite a bit to offer. Whether you want a casual lunch or a fancy dinner, the choice is yours.
Prepared food at Macy’s is found on the seventh floor and the lower level. The seventh floor has more options to linger a little longer, whereas the lower lever is more of a marketplace cafeteria/deli. The 7th floor had a food court, the Frango Café and the famous Walnut Room. The lower level has one sports themed, casual restaurant called Infield as well as a Starbucks, and Macy’s Marketplace.
The Walnut room is a throw-back to older days, when formal dining required collared shirts, dark wood and white tablecloths. Built in 1907, the Walnut Room has long-defined the quintessential dining experience for Christmastime in Chicago. The two story fully-lit Christmas tree attracts visitors from around the world. The wait can be extremely long during the holiday season but it is fun and the chicken pot pie is worth the wait.
The Frango café is also located on the 7th floor but maintains a more casual atmosphere. The cozy booths can lend a great view of the city if you are fortunate enough to snag a window seat. The food is consistently easygoing, tasty and priced right. It can be just the place to go to regroup and relax while shopping.
Frontera Fresco is truly the treasure of the 7th floor food court area. With a menu by James Beard Award winner Rick Bayless, the food is out-of-this-world good. The guacamole and tortas are enjoyable and the price is usually under $10.00 with a drink. Frontera Fresco has gluten-free offerings and can be prepared to-go.
On the lower level, the Marketplace is a good-quality food court with several stations, including sushi, made-to-order deli sandwiches, salads, a pastry counter and a burger bar. The deli counter has prepared foods and salads created by the Macy’s Culinary Council, including Emeril Lagasse’s potato salad. The pastry station is great for a treat to go. My favorite is the oversized Rice Krispie Treats.
Macy’s on State sponsors a few awesome foodie events every year, including cooking classes, demos and book signings. I have attended cooking demonstrations by local and notable chefs and was fortunate enough to try some really good samples cooked on-site. Past book signings at Macys on state include Gordon Ramsey, Rick Bayless, Tyler Florence, Elizabeth Brown and Marcus Samuelsson.
Macy’s on State
111 N State Street
Chicago, Illinois
312-781-4483
http://visitmacyschicago.com/index.cfm
This One’s for the Kids–Chicago Edition
My son and I actually do get downtown a lot, despite my suburban-mom schedule. He does some modeling work, which means that with a day’s notice (sometimes less), we schlep ourselves off to auditions on a semi-regular basis. I also get invited to lots of media previews at museums and such. And since we’re already in Chicago, we like to visit some of our favorite eateries while we’re there. We have come to be rather fond of museum cafeterias–Corner Bakery at the Field and the Museum of Science and Industry’s cafeteria, with its huge selection, are places you may often find us. The Adler’s food area, too, with its beautiful views of Chicago, is a favorite. A lot of our adventures are relatively spontaneous, because we rarely know where we’re going to be with any certainty. It’s all part of the fun. So here’s a list of my kid’s favorite places to eat downtown.
Navy Pier, www.navypier.com: Kids love Navy Pier. We adults who live here tend to think of it as a tourist trap, but there is a reason that out-of-towners and the under-12 set like it here. There are tons of restaurants right on the water, along with little shops like Jamba Juice and a candy store where you stand outside and watch them make things like caramel apples through the glass. Somehow I manage to keep my son out of the McDonald’s; he always wants to eat at the Dock Street Cafe, probably because we’ve been there before, but Charlie’s Ale House, Riva and Harry Caray’s are family favorites as well. We’ve even done a lunch cruise together (he spent most of the time targeting the Tall Ship Windy, which looks like a pirate ship). Next time I’m going to talk him into the Billy Goat Tavern with me.
Eleven City Diner, www.elevencitydiner.com: I’ve written about this diner before here; it’s convenient to the Museum Campus and colorful in that lively way diners are. The servers give kids lollipops, there are Mickey Mouse pancakes, great NY-style pastrami for the adults and homemade phosphates. And you can finish off your visit with a treat from the old-fashioned candy stand.
Metropolis Rotisseria & Annette’s Italian Ice, metropolisrotisseria.tripod.com: My son never remembers the name of this place, he just calls it “you know, the place where I get pasta and Italian ice?” We found this unassuming little neighborhood place while shopping along Armitage one day (we love this little Lincoln Park area, which has 1154 Lill, The Paper Source, American Apparel, a Kiehl’s store, Stinky Pants and more). The kid’s meals come with an Italian ice, the sandwiches are yummy, and the location is right.
Rainforest Cafe, www.rainforestcafe.com: I know, it’s a chain and you can find these restaurants in plenty of other places, but the one at Ohio and Clark St. is just so visible, since so many cars coming into the Loop get off at the Ohio St. exit and you can see the big giant frog head as you pass. I’ve taken my son to see the Hard Rock Cafe and the big McDonald’s right nearby, but he always wants to eat here, at his favorite theme restaurant. What can you do? It’s so much fun here.
Wishbone, www.wishbonechicago.com: One of the talent agencies that represents my son is located right in the West Loop area (where Oprah presides), so when my son wants ice cream after a visit I talk him into coming here for family-friendly Southern comfort cooking rather than the local Baskin-Robbins, also nearby. Personally, I come for the corn muffins and seafood cakes of any kind.
I wanted to add a little place we discovered in Chinatown’s outdoor mall China Square during a few of our trips to that area, but I can’t for the life of me remember what it’s called. Something cute. I can picture the location and the modern interior with clarity, but I’m thinking my son and I need a field trip. We’ll report back if we ever get a chance to figure out what this restaurant was.
