Citrine and evolving Oak Park scene
Citrine and evolving Oak Park scene
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Post #721 - February 9th, 2020, 2:20 pmTSmitty wrote:Obsessed Kitchen (in the former Kinderhook space) has closed.Vitesse98 wrote:There was a story in the Wednesday Journal the other week about them looking for a buyer, or maybe even having a buyer.
That didn’t take long...
Opening next month."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #722 - February 13th, 2020, 11:03 amJust a note to say the Yelp listings for Cajun boil Bar and for Wild Onion Tied House on South Boulevard in Oak Park have incorrect hours open listing. If you go there, check the hours. They don't open at 11:00 for lunch.Toria
"I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
W. Shakespeare
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Post #723 - February 13th, 2020, 2:18 pmtoria wrote:Just a note to say the Yelp listings for Cajun boil Bar and for Wild Onion Tied House on South Boulevard in Oak Park have incorrect hours open listing. If you go there, check the hours. They don't open at 11:00 for lunch.
Correct information...
Yelp?"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #724 - February 18th, 2020, 12:58 pmLosses in The Kingdom
Gone but not forgotten
Geppetto’s
Klas
Riverside Family Restaurant
Al’s Pizza
Tonini’s Deli (formerly D’Andrea’s)
Winberie’s (formerly Cheese Cellar)
Little Bohemia
Erik’s Danish Delicatessen (before remodel) (then Altiro)
... and not so vintage but still missed...
Obsessed Kitchen (formerly Kinderhook)
Disclaimer: By no means a comprehensive list but just a few of my favorites."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #725 - February 20th, 2020, 12:42 pmAnother pending loss (last day Saturday, February 22, 2020)
Fair Share Finer Foods
6226 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park
Was it that outstanding that it is a terrible loss and will be sorely missed? No. I just hate to see another privately owned business go under.
I used to live in the neighborhood, would walk over for milk or bread. Perhaps the one thing that stood out was having a butcher on premises, their prepared foods... I would often get their housemade Italian Beef as I did yesterday (for one last time).
Also in the hot food case they had a potato filled deep fried taco...
Oh well.
"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #726 - February 20th, 2020, 1:20 pmSeems like not too long ago, I would hit Fair Share for outer skirt steak for 2.69/lb on the regular for Cinco De Mayo sale price, and buy it ALL.
I also used to love what would be in the bargain bin in the pkgd meat section. My fondest memory was Oscar Mayer bacon for 99 c/lb. There were like 20 pkgs of it, and all of the dates were strangely smudged beyond recognition.
Also - I keep meaning to post that there appears to be another Tacabron location forming on Ogden, east of 1st avenue. It might be the town of Lyons*? The sign is up, and it is identical to the Forest Park sign.
*website confirmed it.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #727 - February 20th, 2020, 4:21 pmseebee wrote:Also - I keep meaning to post that there appears to be another Tacabron location forming on Ogden, east of 1st avenue. It might be the town of Lyons*? The sign is up, and it is identical to the Forest Park sign.
*website confirmed it.
Must be in the strip mall that contains Jimmy John’s and Starbucks...
I really wanted to like the Forest Park location but never could warm up to it."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #728 - February 20th, 2020, 5:24 pmPanther in the Den wrote:(New Tacabron) Must be in the strip mall that contains Jimmy John’s and Starbucks...
It's not in that one.
It's just east of there, and the door doesn't face Ogden, but the sign does. There's a kids' park, and it's on the west end of that kids' park. If I'm seeing it in my mind's eye, it's also JUST west of the Culvers. Blink, and you'll miss the sign. South side of Ogden, west of Culver's, it's a very small non-descript brick building that could maybe house 3 storefronts. The storefronts do not face Ogden tho. Just a sign that says "Tacabron" in black and green on a blank brick wall faces OgdenWe cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #729 - February 24th, 2020, 2:46 amPanther in the Den wrote:TSmitty wrote:Obsessed Kitchen (in the former Kinderhook space) has closed.Vitesse98 wrote:There was a story in the Wednesday Journal the other week about them looking for a buyer, or maybe even having a buyer.
That didn’t take long...
Opening next month.
Update. Mid March
https://www.oakparkeats.com/food-news/k ... ening-day/"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #730 - February 24th, 2020, 5:09 pmPanther in the Den wrote:From another thread...
The Grill StopPanther in the Den wrote:Panther in the Den wrote:bobbywal wrote:
Grill Stop
6623 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn
In...
Berwyn Towne Sq
6623 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn
I didn’t even know the...
SUBWAY® Restaurant
Permanently Closed
6623 Roosevelt Rd, A, Berwyn
... had closed!
Must be recent?
Menu
http://grillstoponline.com/GrillStop.pdf
Stopped by today to give the new (3 months) kid on the block a try.
Par with the other area hot dog stands (Mickey’s, Micheal’s,).
2 grilled (could of used more crust) patties and a glop of hotdog fixins on top. Not over cooked but missed medium rare as asked. Juicy!
Bun not up to double duty but would be fine on a single.
Both chicken and beef. Regular toppings. Big, double sandwich!
There is a tradition to give a squirt of water and cover to steam and there was a little too much left. Maybe cook longer but more likely a higher heat.
Sounded like it was prepared the traditional way with a pair of spatulas on the grill.
A big order and a generous pour of toppings. Not just on top but layered.
Supposed to be Nacho but no heat or flavor other than canned cheese.
Skin on fries, single cooked. Will ask for well done next time.
With bread and butter
Big chunks of chicken, not much Chipotle flavor or heat. Broth was fine and hearty.
While I was the only one when I arrived it fill up to capacity by the time I left at mid afternoon.
They still have the Subway toppings counter in place so I might hope you can have your sandwich your way.
Vienna hotdog, Kronos gyros.
A good addition to the neighborhood!
Dang, didn’t last long. Just over a year.
My visit was good."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #731 - February 29th, 2020, 7:42 amGreetings, gastronomes!
I've been keeping a list of Oak Park/Forest Park restaurants and bars that have opened and closed since 2007.
There is some missing and incorrect info, I am sure.
Maybe we can maintain a crowd-sourced update.
Here is the Google Sheet: OPen Close!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O4EqHfiJ_ldfLO_dZxo3kVIc9N7SmeCi0Al5ChR-MQs/edit?usp=sharing
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Post #732 - February 29th, 2020, 8:57 amThanks for your work!OPFoodie wrote:Greetings, gastronomes!
I've been keeping a list of Oak Park/Forest Park restaurants and bars that have opened and closed since 2007.
There is some missing and incorrect info, I am sure.
Maybe we can maintain a crowd-sourced update.
Here is the Google Sheet: OPen Close!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O4EqHfiJ_ldfLO_dZxo3kVIc9N7SmeCi0Al5ChR-MQs/edit?usp=sharing
Here’s one omission that I spotted...Panther in the Den wrote:Meanwhile in the old Felony Franks location...
6427 W North Ave
Surfs Up Fried Lobster, Fish, Shrimp, Wings
http://surfsuprestaurant.com/index.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/o ... story.html
For a while they had designs to move into a storefront on Madison just east of KFC but that never materialized.
I seem to remember it was Kenny’s Ribs before Felony Franks.
I’ll PM on other updates as I run across them."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #733 - March 3rd, 2020, 5:42 pmMaybe an update to the menu down the road at the thread title restaurant?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/c ... story.html"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #734 - March 11th, 2020, 11:31 amPanther in the Den wrote:TSmitty wrote:Obsessed Kitchen (in the former Kinderhook space) has closed.Vitesse98 wrote:There was a story in the Wednesday Journal the other week about them looking for a buyer, or maybe even having a buyer.
That didn’t take long...
Opening next month.
Opening this weekend. You’ll probably have to wait for a review as I’m out of town.
800 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park
Menu is up...
https://kettlestringstavern.com/menu
Oh Boy! Another burger place although it’s great to see they still have the Roasted Brussel Sprouts on the menu! I wonder if it will still have that Korean flair?
Last edited by Panther in the Den on March 11th, 2020, 11:55 am, edited 2 times in total."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #735 - March 11th, 2020, 11:53 amI drive right past it on the way home from work - hopefully this will be a nice spot to stop for a quick beer at the end of the workday
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Post #736 - March 11th, 2020, 12:57 pmPhotos look good. I'm encouraged. Remarkable how similar the concept/menu is to the last couple of iterations, right down to the fried cheese curds, chilaquiles, and $7 kids meals (come on). The fact that they aren't serving something called "The Oak Pork" from day one is a shonda.
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Post #737 - March 26th, 2020, 6:29 pmI just picked up a burger from Mickey's for my son - it's his favorite. They are really struggling, losing money every day with the lockdown. The place is usually hopping and I'd guess does OK in normal times, but I imagine their clientele is suffering more than the average Oak Parker. Tonight, they are still running with a full staff and 3 cars in the parking lot at 7pm. We tried to tip, but they said that isn't their thing. Is it a GNR? Maybe not, but it is far better than average fast food and a real local shop. If anyone needs a burger or shake, please...help.
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Post #738 - March 27th, 2020, 1:40 pmtazerowe wrote:I just picked up a burger from Mickey's for my son - it's his favorite. They are really struggling, losing money every day with the lockdown. The place is usually hopping and I'd guess does OK in normal times, but I imagine their clientele is suffering more than the average Oak Parker. Tonight, they are still running with a full staff and 3 cars in the parking lot at 7pm. We tried to tip, but they said that isn't their thing. Is it a GNR? Maybe not, but it is far better than average fast food and a real local shop. If anyone needs a burger or shake, please...help.
I just made dinner plans based on this post
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Post #739 - March 27th, 2020, 3:16 pmI’m also planning on having a burger for dinner. I’ve had plenty of burgers at Mickey’s and they’re good.
Big Mickey
Something a little better there is what they call The Poor Boy which might be called a chop steak sandwich at other places.Poor Boy
But for date night I’m just thinking of something a little better than the standard burger stand.
Several years ago Berwyn had a Best Burger competition. The Backyard Burger from Cigars and Stripes came in first, Big Guys was near the top but one of my favorites was...
The Ape Hanger from Paisans in CiceroGrilled jalapeño and onions, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chorizo, Guacamole, Pretzel bun
Sounds like overload but it actually works very well. Besides that, their Wings with Dragon Sauce rates very high in my book as well.
Paisans Pizzeria & Bar
6226 Ogden Ave, Berwyn
All restaurants are suffering.
"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #740 - March 27th, 2020, 4:48 pmzoid wrote:tazerowe wrote:I just picked up a burger from Mickey's for my son - it's his favorite. They are really struggling, losing money every day with the lockdown. The place is usually hopping and I'd guess does OK in normal times, but I imagine their clientele is suffering more than the average Oak Parker. Tonight, they are still running with a full staff and 3 cars in the parking lot at 7pm. We tried to tip, but they said that isn't their thing. Is it a GNR? Maybe not, but it is far better than average fast food and a real local shop. If anyone needs a burger or shake, please...help.
I just made dinner plans based on this post
Hotdog & fries with everything and a Big Mickey hit the spot!
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Post #741 - March 28th, 2020, 12:00 amPanther in the Den wrote:I’m also planning on having a burger for dinner.
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Several years ago Berwyn had a Best Burger competition. The Backyard Burger from Cigars and Stripes came in first, Big Guys was near the top but one of my favorites was...
The Ape Hanger from Paisans in CiceroGrilled jalapeño and onions, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chorizo, Guacamole, Pretzel bun
Sounds like overload but it actually works very well.
Paisans Pizzeria & Bar
6226 Ogden Ave, BerwynThe Ape Hanger
Panther in the Den wrote:Wings with Dragon Sauce rates very high in my book as well.Huge Wings!
Interesting story behind the Dragon Sauce. An employee accidentally mixed sweet sour sauce with hot sauce. Not ‘blow the back of your head off’ but left my lips tingling.
Very efficient curbside. They have an outside host receiving names at your car and bringing out orders. 5 seconds with the door open."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #742 - March 30th, 2020, 11:26 amzoid wrote:zoid wrote:tazerowe wrote:I just picked up a burger from Mickey's for my son - it's his favorite. They are really struggling, losing money every day with the lockdown. The place is usually hopping and I'd guess does OK in normal times, but I imagine their clientele is suffering more than the average Oak Parker. Tonight, they are still running with a full staff and 3 cars in the parking lot at 7pm. We tried to tip, but they said that isn't their thing. Is it a GNR? Maybe not, but it is far better than average fast food and a real local shop. If anyone needs a burger or shake, please...help.
I just made dinner plans based on this post
Hotdog & fries with everything and a Big Mickey hit the spot!
Too little too late."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #743 - March 30th, 2020, 3:24 pmBurger Moovement on North in Elmwood Park is open for carryout. I also believe they are on Grubhub. I really think their griddled burgers are in the top tier for the whole six county area for their style, and you can load up the toppings too. Excellent fries too too.Think Yiddish, Dress British - Advice of Evil Ronnie to me.
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Post #744 - April 2nd, 2020, 1:58 pm"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #745 - April 4th, 2020, 6:40 amHad a pretty good double cheeseburger from...
Parky's Hot Dogs
329 S Harlem Ave, Forest Park
Nice grill flavor, messy because of a heavy hand with the mayo. Very tasty! I might prefer it over the Big Mickey.
Since they are cash only presented a minor hiccup for ‘parking lot pickup’ but not too bad. I told her the amount I was paying with and she brought out change with the order.
Recently looking at the McDonald’s app I noticed you can add mayo to any sandwich and besides shredded lettuce you can also add leaf. Their Daily Double was pretty tasty! Leaf lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, pickle.Image from web
"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #746 - April 4th, 2020, 7:04 amPanther in the Den wrote:Recently looking at the McDonald’s app I noticed you can add mayo to any sandwich and besides shredded lettuce you can also add leaf. Their Daily Double was pretty tasty! Leaf lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, pickle.
Correction! I went to the app and Roma tomatoes and leaf lettuce is only available on selected sandwiches.
Also the Daily Double has also been removed.
"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #747 - April 8th, 2020, 9:43 am
Was thinking about curbside pickup for Date Night dinner on Friday.
Freddy's Pizza
1600 S 61st Ave, Cicero"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #748 - April 8th, 2020, 8:19 pmOn the plus side, I think they have been posting some how-to recipes and home videos on their Facebook page ...
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Post #749 - April 16th, 2020, 8:28 pmzoid wrote:zoid wrote:tazerowe wrote:I just picked up a burger from Mickey's for my son - it's his favorite. They are really struggling, losing money every day with the lockdown. The place is usually hopping and I'd guess does OK in normal times, but I imagine their clientele is suffering more than the average Oak Parker. Tonight, they are still running with a full staff and 3 cars in the parking lot at 7pm. We tried to tip, but they said that isn't their thing. Is it a GNR? Maybe not, but it is far better than average fast food and a real local shop. If anyone needs a burger or shake, please...help.
I just made dinner plans based on this post
Hotdog & fries with everything and a Big Mickey hit the spot!
Noticed that lot was empty a few times, I didn't even think they were open. I think it would really help if they did a limited menu of their most popular with online ordering (and paying) and curbside pickup."I drink to make other people more interesting."
Ernest Hemingway
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Post #750 - May 19th, 2020, 5:48 pmLooks like La Bella in Oak Park is not planning to re-open.
