Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 32400705)

As a (nearly) lifelong Chicagoan, I occasionally remember certain things I wish were available here. We love breakfast sandwiches, so I got it in my head to make Toulouse sandwiches (a la Bennison's Bakery in Evanston). My cousin was bringing croissants from Merci Cafe in Scottsdale. So, I sliced the croissants, then added bacon, ham, gruyere and scrambled eggs and then drizzled bechamel over the top. Pretty tasty, if I do say so myself. We sat outside and enjoyed them with fresh berries and Mimosas. The only complaint was that there were not two sandwiches for each of us. Next time. Finished up with home made lemon mousse with fresh whipped cream.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32400722)

“your woman” is a song by White Town, who’s from Indonesia. Jaimito lives in Indonesia and is our age so it’s a total inside joke.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32400737)

how about hackneys and their onion loaf?

my favorite Chicago (city) places:
Rocket’s wagyu / foie burger
Au Cheval’s strawberry jam with toast, served with foie gras
any drink on the 95th at John hancock

i never had Hot Doug’s fries in duck fat but I had similar when I had the impossible burger at Cockscomb (SF - Chris consentino’s place). Irony that all his years as a top chef of meat and it’s the impossible burger that will make him as wealthy as he deserves.

So are you in Chicago or Evanston? My in-laws are in hp, just 25 minutes north of Evanston.

Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 32400705)

As a (nearly) lifelong Chicagoan, I occasionally remember certain things I wish were available here. We love breakfast sandwiches, so I got it in my head to make Toulouse sandwiches (a la Bennison's Bakery in Evanston). My cousin was bringing croissants from Merci Cafe in Scottsdale. So, I sliced the croissants, then added bacon, ham, gruyere and scrambled eggs and then drizzled bechamel over the top. Pretty tasty, if I do say so myself. We sat outside and enjoyed them with fresh berries and Mimosas. The only complaint was that there were not two sandwiches for each of us. Next time. Finished up with home made lemon mousse with fresh whipped cream.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 32400777)

That sounds like true perfection...every single thing. You had me at bacon but then I got to the homemade lemon mousse.
Swoon.

Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 32400756)

The "here" I'm referring to is Arizona. I lived most recently in the West Loop.

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 32400755)

I've never heard of White Town.

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 32400516)

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How was it? It looks delicious!

Yes, it was quite good. Looking forward to more pulled pork and ribs (and maybe a gooey butter cake) while visiting MO.

It looks yummy!

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32400548)

lol

i’ll have to look up that custard - part of the mother’s day brunch was a dutch Apple pancake that was very custard

would you please get the recipe from your woman and post that custard dish? I say your woman because White Town is from Indonesia. Nobody wants that cdsingle these days :-)

Originally Posted by BuildingMyBento (Post 32401059)

Taco, a fellow who redid "Puttin' on the Ritz," is from Indo.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32402898)

Brekky - Cocoa Puffs / corn-cherry scone (great even if not warm from oven) & roll-ppang

brunch - leftover steak Diane & oven fries / roast beef deli on sourdough baguette with “sweet hot” mustard & horseradish / French toast with pita & hummus
bonus spherical ice cubes

Originally Posted by corky (Post 32402929)

Do you guys ever eat veggies? Or fruit?

Originally Posted by corky (Post 32402929)

Do you guys ever eat veggies? Or fruit?

Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero (Post 32402989)

I find that reheating steaks just doesn’t turn out that well. In the US, we usually sous vide a few chuck roasts at a time, keep them sealed in their pouch, and then sear them out of the fridge when we’re ready to eat them.

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 32403071)

I usually toss them in the oven to reheat them. Otherwise, they get tough.

Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero (Post 32402989)

I find that reheating steaks just doesn’t turn out that well. In the US, we usually sous vide a few chuck roasts at a time, keep them sealed in their pouch, and then sear them out of the fridge when we’re ready to eat them.

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 32403071)

I usually toss them in the oven to reheat them. Otherwise, they get tough.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 32403253)

I eat them cold...I don't like overcooked steaks.

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 32402970)

Or the same meal?