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Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33253237)
I wouldn't recommend Authentico to you. It's a nicer, upscale restaurant with a large outdoor area (we sat inside). The tacos were very good. But the salsas were bland and the "spicy" guacamole, while good, was not spicy at all. Biggest disappointment was the margaritas. Even though they appeared to be hand-crafted from the menu descriptions, they tasted like they were made with canned limeade. I think if we went again it would be a warm summer day where we can sit outside and eat tacos or enchiladas for lunch...and no margaritas. But I'm still determined to find at least one place in the north suburbs that compares to the many good places we could go when we were in the city - and is open for a nice sit down dinner.
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Funny margarita story -- we were at our local pub for dinner last night and I ordered a margarita. Our server asked what tequila I wanted, and I told him that I don't know brands, but would prefer something on the smokier side but not mezcal. And I wanted my margarita up and with salt. The server, who we know well, tells me he'll ask the bartender, who is the owner and who we also know well, to recommend a tequila. He brings my drink and I take one sip of it and it was too strong for me, so I ask him to take it back to the bar and ask for more lime and syrup. Anyway, while they're fixing it I tell Mr. CE that it was so strong I can still feel it burning in my stomach. Our server brings my drink back and tells me that apparently what the owner originally poured was a shaken tequila, served up with ice. LOL...not sure where the miscommunication came from! (Does anyone actually order tequila with salt and lime to sip?) The remade margarita was excellent!
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Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33254018)
Funny margarita story -- we were at our local pub for dinner last night and I ordered a margarita. Our server asked what tequila I wanted, and I told him that I don't know brands, but would prefer something on the smokier side but not mezcal. And I wanted my margarita up and with salt. The server, who we know well, tells me he'll ask the bartender, who is the owner and who we also know well, to recommend a tequila. He brings my drink and I take one sip of it and it was too strong for me, so I ask him to take it back to the bar and ask for more lime and syrup. Anyway, while they're fixing it I tell Mr. CE that it was so strong I can still feel it burning in my stomach. Our server brings my drink back and tells me that apparently what the owner originally poured was a shaken tequila, served up with ice. LOL...not sure where the miscommunication came from! (Does anyone actually order tequila with salt and lime to sip?) The remade margarita was excellent!
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Well it's Steak Saturday but I'm actually going to be home tonight so we'll grill up some steaks and baked potatoes and corn on the cob elote style and drink a bunch of beer. Should be great.
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Leftovers: jambalaya with andouille sausage, Swiss steak with carrots and mash. New items: sweet corn and steamed asparagus. I’m trying to clear out the fridge before a trip tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33239371)
What is the pepperoni that you use for this? I’ve used salami from a charcuterie mix and I’m curious to try pepperoni.
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33239373)
That pizza is begging for some honey. Is that pepperoncini--the green stuff?
Looks delicious...nice crust
Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 33249788)
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My first attempt with, you guessed it, Rao’s pizza sauce! 😂Multicolored peppers and pepperoni. I finally got the caramelization right on the crust and loosened it before it got stuck on! I’m pleased. |
Trader Joe’s chicken enchiladas
salsas & chips sliced avocado ice cream dessert: Haagen Dasz mango robbins mint chocolate chip B&j oat of the swirled
Originally Posted by CoffeeTraveler
(Post 33254339)
Sorry for the belated response. I used Volpi gourmet uncured pepperoni, purchased at Trader Joe's.
Originally Posted by CoffeeTraveler
(Post 33254348)
Looking good! Rao's marinara makes a great pizza sauce :tu:
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33254874)
Aces I’ve added it to my TJ’s list. May they have pizza dough next time :-)
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Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33253602)
That's why god invented beer.
Have a good trip---where in Mexico are you going? And thank you, we are going to Los Cabos -- about half way between the two. Looking forward to a week of relaxation.
Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33254018)
Does anyone actually order tequila with salt and lime to sip?)
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Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33256400)
Lol so true about beer.
And thank you, we are going to Los Cabos -- about half way between the two. Looking forward to a week of relaxation. Yes please! Although I prefer a good quality mezcal. |
Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33256400)
Lol so true about beer.
And thank you, we are going to Los Cabos -- about half way between the two. Looking forward to a week of relaxation. Yes please! Although I prefer a good quality mezcal. Mezcal and tequila are definitely nice sipping drinks except I don’t have either with salt or lime. |
Well, I found eggplants in the fridge on Wednesday and was then told they were from the parent's visit to the Tuesday food bank, so I spent today making eggplant parmesan. I didn't fry the eggplant, rather baked it for 20 minutes then under the broiler to brown the breadcrumbs.
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Tonight was a gourmet extravaganza of Trader Joe’s frozen beef tacquitos and Trader Joe’s frozen chicken tikka.
And a martini and some rioja. oh, and some Dove chocolate. |
Dateline Cocoa Beach: Tuna steak, medium rare with baked potato and cole slaw. Prior to the slaw, a server brought “fritters” covered in powdered sugar. Reminded me of beignets. After the plates were cleared, the server brought key lime sorbet. Mrs BV ate both and declared them delicious. All washed down with whatever tap was local, an IPA but I didn’t catch the name.
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Turkey tacos with assorted toppings including sliced avocado and prawns
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Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33256561)
Well, I found eggplants in the fridge on Wednesday and was then told they were from the parent's visit to the Tuesday food bank, so I spent today making eggplant parmesan. I didn't fry the eggplant, rather baked it for 20 minutes then under the broiler to brown the breadcrumbs.
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