tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post8911269820710759614..comments2023-04-10T08:46:00.055-07:00Comments on Just Get Floury: I saw the sign...Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15599063122576595853noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-30658208568885027862008-03-30T08:09:00.000-07:002008-03-30T08:09:00.000-07:00peabody- thank you! I can't wait!Do- thanks for t...peabody- thank you! I can't wait!<BR/><BR/>Do- thanks for the advice! I'm really looking forward to exploring the city...one good food place at time!<BR/><BR/>nicisme- Thanks! I will definitely keep everyone posted on my adventures. :)Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599063122576595853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-11769543521457022852008-03-26T08:21:00.000-07:002008-03-26T08:21:00.000-07:00Congrats, how exciting for you! I'll be looking fo...Congrats, how exciting for you! I'll be looking forward to reading about your adventures there!Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843118087690038577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-31968817013902138162008-03-23T09:07:00.000-07:002008-03-23T09:07:00.000-07:00Chicago Rules! Seriously, as someone who grew up i...Chicago Rules! Seriously, as someone who grew up in the Chicago burbs and then went to college in the city - I can only sing its praises. <BR/>If you get the chance (i.e. can possibly save up the money) there are three restaurants that are really, really worth the price tag. <BR/><BR/>Alinea's which is fantastic and completely crazy. It is really more of an artistic experience than a meal. The menu is often prepared to wow you with every single dish, which (by the end of 24 courses) can leave you feeling too overwhelmed to fully appreciate every dish. The experience is vastly improved if you can convince someone else who loves food to go with you - its a lot of fun to talk about every dish as you go. <BR/> <BR/>Tru - not nearly as crazy as Alinea's, but a more balanced experience. Every dish was exquisite, balanced, and the total menu will had such a flow to it that every time the next dish was presented it was just exactly what I wanted (even though I hadn't realized it until the dish showed up). They also have the best service of any restaurant in Chicago. Seriously, it is entertainment just to watch their wait-staff going about their job - they have a grace and attention for detail that is unbelievable. <BR/><BR/>Finally, Charlie Trotters. This is somewhere between Tru and Alinea's. More balanced than Alinea's, but significantly crazier than Tru. One of the first dishes served, when I ate there was a miso paste that had been aged for five years. It was incredible. <BR/><BR/>Now, of course those are only the super-pricey joints. There are lots, and lots, of great food joints that have a much more reasonable price tag. <BR/><BR/>I hope you have some great years in Chicago! <BR/> <BR/>(sorry for the long post, but I do love my city...)Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591647491903623167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-18066995369709205582008-03-22T01:31:00.000-07:002008-03-22T01:31:00.000-07:00Have a great move to Chicago...it's a great food c...Have a great move to Chicago...it's a great food city.Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-16747928891985324612008-03-20T19:04:00.000-07:002008-03-20T19:04:00.000-07:00Michelle- Thanks! I can't wait!Tartelette- I get y...Michelle- Thanks! I can't wait!<BR/><BR/>Tartelette- I get you! haha! I also will need to find some good cake in Chicago too! :)<BR/><BR/>linda- Thanks! Chicago is a fun city...if you ever have a chance to make it. One of my favorites!<BR/><BR/>Susan and Michelle- thanks! It's good to know I will be in such good legal and culinary company!Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599063122576595853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-5828706749094877362008-03-20T04:04:00.000-07:002008-03-20T04:04:00.000-07:00Congrats! Another law school survivor here ;)Also,...Congrats! Another law school survivor here ;)<BR/><BR/>Also, I saw your comment over at Susan's about your family San Giuseppe celebration...I'm wondering if your recipe for the day's treats are similar to mine?<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/03/whats-cooking-wednesday-calabrian-zeppole-for-st-josephs-day.html" REL="nofollow">What's Cooking Wednesday: Calabrian Zeppole for St. Joseph's Day</A>Michelle | Bleeding Espressohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578703393987896737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-39571750944267875372008-03-19T21:16:00.000-07:002008-03-19T21:16:00.000-07:00Congratulations, Ginny! Law school is a big leap!...Congratulations, Ginny! Law school is a big leap! I know - I've been there! Actually, law school was where I developed my cooking skills. I found cooking to be a great stress reliever. My friends found eating my food to be a stress reliever! ;)Susan @ SGCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156812413651058664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-91883073729902386952008-03-19T12:38:00.000-07:002008-03-19T12:38:00.000-07:00Never been to Chicago but I've heard it's a great ...Never been to Chicago but I've heard it's a great city.<BR/>The pizza looks delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-55212385823409945992008-03-19T08:14:00.000-07:002008-03-19T08:14:00.000-07:00Chicago is a great town! You are going to do great...Chicago is a great town! You are going to do great there! The pizza is just the icing on the cake, I know weird analogy but you know what I mean!!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-17198321278552630812008-03-18T17:29:00.000-07:002008-03-18T17:29:00.000-07:00congrats on making the decision, from a recent law...congrats on making the decision, from a recent law grad! if my experience is any indication, you can totally keep on cookin' during law school!<BR/><BR/>also, chicago rules! (i went to college out there)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-26946235543261815082008-03-18T16:18:00.000-07:002008-03-18T16:18:00.000-07:00Thanks! It's nice to have that weight off my shou...Thanks! It's nice to have that weight off my shoulders. The flavor combinations were delicious! I highly recommend it!Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599063122576595853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243407357537208003.post-27192790037302045512008-03-17T05:38:00.000-07:002008-03-17T05:38:00.000-07:00Congratulations on making such a big decision! Tha...Congratulations on making such a big decision! That pizza looks just divine, the flavor combinations sound incredible.LyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17504659088765433358noreply@blogger.com