Monthly Archives: March 2009
Tea Tuesday: Keisarin Morsian (Emperor’s Bride)
We got a lovely sample of tea from M’s family when they were passing through Savannah, Georgia. It’s called Emperor’s Bride, and its fragrant, fruity aroma was perfect for us sweet tooths [teeth?]. Little did we know that this tea … Continue reading
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Ukraine: Shokolad
Shokolad 2524 W Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL On the border of Ukrainian Village on Chicago Ave., Shokolad is an oasis of baked goods and borscht. When we entered the bright, airy space on a Saturday afternoon, a group of regulars … Continue reading
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Friday Foodie Link: Noodle Oracle
In honor of the end of a long week, here’s a fun link to enjoy: the Noodle Oracle. This simple, clever site suggests a random permutation of noodles for you to make (or simply ponder). I was just suggested Rice … Continue reading
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A New Place for… Bánh mì
Bon Bon 2333 W North Ave Chicago, IL Bon Bon, a new Chicago Vietnamese restaurant has been making the rounds in the blogosphere as a new place for Bánh mì. Bánh mì are Vietnamese hoagie sandwiches, with a variety of … Continue reading
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New Springtime Features.
There’s some new stuff happening at Eating The World. Spring is in the air! Here’s what we’ve been up to: Twitter Feed: Check out the sidebar. Tea Tuesdays: We love tea (along with many others), so we figured we’d talk … Continue reading
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El Salvador: Pupuseria y Restaurante Cuscatleco
Pupuseria y Restaurante Cuscatleco 7109 N. Clark Chicago, IL I think we found our new favorite lunch fix. The pupusa. Pupusas are traditional stuffed cornmeal (masa) patties from El Salvador, and are the stock in trade at the Pupuseria y … Continue reading
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Tea Tuesday: My New Kyusu
The new eater kitchen has been stocking up with some nifty international implements lately. Following on the heels of our Molcajete from Mexico is our new Kyusu from Japan. You have probably seen a Kyusu before – it’s just the … Continue reading
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Friday Foodie Link: DiY Restaurant Dishes
Especially with the economy the way it is, more people are cooking at home than venturing out. Time Out Chicago provides the perfect solution for those who hanker a little for their favorite restaurant dishes. The magazine asked some favorite … Continue reading
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Hey, Zeppole
Happy St. Joseph’s Day! Why not celebrate with a delicious Zeppole? I got this one from Bennison’s Bakery (1000 Davis in Evanston).
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Happy Pi Day
If you’re in the mood to celebrate with some actual pie, check out Serious Eats’ list of the best pies in America. Though I’m a tad disappointed they don’t have many Midwest listings, only including Hoosier Mama from Chicago. The … Continue reading
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Georgia: Bread N Bowl
I was driving west along Dempster today, a neck of the woods I rarely visit. En route, I finally passed by Bread N Bowl, a Georgian restaurant with an authentic brick oven toné stove. I’ve been interested in visiting since … Continue reading
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Friday Foodie Link: 3 Buck Bites
If there’s anything we like as much as world eats, it’s cheap eats (cheap world eats being the best). A new site from CitySearch, Three Buck Bites, features a little of both. Users are able to submit foods that cost … Continue reading
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Purim!
[Hamantaschen by Ulterior Epicure] Happy Purim! Purim is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the thwarting of Haman’s plot to kill the Jews in ancient Persia. Purim begins at sunset today the 9th, and ends at sundown tomorrow. It’s a happy, … Continue reading
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Friday Foodie Link: Great Depression Cooking
[Via Craft] 93 year old Clara Cannucciari lived through the Great Depression, and now, courtesy of her grandson, also has a cooking show on YouTube. Great Depression Cooking with Clara is a fun and charming show, that is unfortunately especially … Continue reading
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A Quick Bite At: Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery 1736 Division St. Chicago, IL Tucked away in a vintage shop in a rapidly gentrifying stretch of Division, Alliance bakery has been churning out classic cakes, cookies and pastries for over 80 years. The windows are lined with … Continue reading
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Tweet.
That’s right. We’re on Twitter now. You can follow us at “EatingTheWorld.” We’ll be updating all of our most succinct foodie thoughts!
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FTC: Mint Mischief Potato Chips
The potato chip is definitely transnational. Since its invention in Saratoga Springs, NY in the 1850s, the humble potato chip has gained popularity across the world. Needless to say, as it has gone global, it’s picked up some pretty interesting … Continue reading
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