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Jaimito Cartero Aug 8, 2021 11:31 pm


Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33475476)
I wasn't limiting my objections to just tacos (but I'll pit Chicago's tacos against anywhere in the country).

Ooooh, sounds like a challenge to me. I had some Mexican tacos last month that might give you a run for your money. And they were just $2.25 each. Maybe have a $3 max price per taco. :)

JBord Aug 9, 2021 6:03 am


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 33474773)
Which place? I’ve been all over WI from Hayward/minong to Green Bay and below, and any WI armpit is still nicer than much of Chicago / San Francisco at our worst :-). The tacos sound great. Ultimately it’s the toppings that make an impact :-)
just the idea that it’s 4 tacos for $15 tells us that you’re in a great place. Usually tacos are $2 each when lucky. These are practically Tacolicious, SF prices.

Fine. I hope I don't offend anyone. It's Beloit, WI. I'm guessing you've never had a reason to go there. A billionaire philanthropist has supposedly begun to inject money into the city and lure businesses so maybe that will change. I believe, based on what our friend said, this person is owner or at least the funding behind most of the restaurants in that two-bock area downtown. I thought the $3 was a little expensive.


Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33475094)
(Bolding mine.) Speak for your own town, not mine! Vehemently disagree.

Well, I'll defend Chicago against any big city, but the statement was that the worst in WI is still better than the worst in Chicago or SF. I'm fairly certain I haven't even seen the worst of either, and I'd have to agree with the statement.


Originally Posted by chgoeditor (Post 33475476)
I wasn't limiting my objections to just tacos (but I'll pit Chicago's tacos against anywhere in the country).

Definitely. I believe I read once that we have the 2nd largest Hispanic population in the US (after LA IIRC), which I'd guess is mainly Mexican. That translates to good tacos, and good Mexican food in general.

gaobest Aug 9, 2021 9:02 am

hoping to have grilled chicken braslvr tonight. Omg yum yum.


Originally Posted by JBord (Post 33476543)
Fine. I hope I don't offend anyone. It's Beloit, WI. I'm guessing you've never had a reason to go there. A billionaire philanthropist has supposedly begun to inject money into the city and lure businesses so maybe that will change. I believe, based on what our friend said, this person is owner or at least the funding behind most of the restaurants in that two-bock area downtown. I thought the $3 was a little expensive...

ooh. I actually don’t know Beloit. I’ll seek it. thanks!!
$3.75 a taco!!! Not even $3.
I still think the pricing is closer to Sf pricing which is weird for WI.

looked up Beloit. I’ve been to delavan and ft Atkinson, two places north of Beloit. Plus lake Geneva which is East. Still not Madison! Lol

chgoeditor Aug 9, 2021 11:11 am


Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 33475571)
Well, he did say "at our worst." :)


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Cacio e pepe
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Flourless chocolate cake

I just don't believe that anyone who spends 2 weeks a year in Chicago, the suburbs and Wisconsin has an accurate picture of Chicago dining. Or Wisconsin dining. Nor would I ever make a sweeping statement like that about a city I don't live in.

chgoeditor Aug 9, 2021 5:46 pm

Leftover Indian (2 days old!):

Peas palau
Saag paneer
Aloo gobi
Butter chicken
Lamb paneer

cblaisd Aug 9, 2021 5:54 pm

Grilled chicken thighs marinated in hoisin sauce (flame flared when I took the lid off to turn), grilled/smoked asparagus (seasoned with basil, garlic salt, black pepper), Rainer cherries, whole wheat bread, and homemade peach crisp with homemade vanilla ice cream.
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gaobest Aug 9, 2021 9:24 pm

Taco night - ground Turkey / leftover grilled chicken meat (7 days!)


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bensyd Aug 10, 2021 5:11 am

I had kangaroo tacos with a roasted tomatillo salsa. Haven't had kangaroo in I guess 20 years, and I think it will be another 20 years before I have it again.

BamaVol Aug 10, 2021 8:32 am


Originally Posted by bensyd (Post 33479190)
I had kangaroo tacos with a roasted tomatillo salsa. Haven't had kangaroo in I guess 20 years, and I think it will be another 20 years before I have it again.

Im not likely to encounter it. What’s your objection; gamy, tough???

corky Aug 10, 2021 8:40 am


Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 33479557)
Im not likely to encounter it. What’s your objection; gamy, tough???

Maybe it makes you jumpy? :p

bensyd Aug 10, 2021 2:58 pm


Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 33479557)
Im not likely to encounter it. What’s your objection; gamy, tough???

It's very gamey, and it also has what I'd describe as an intense beef flavour. It can be very tough if it's overcooked given It's about the leanest red meat out there (2% fat).

A lot of people say it makes an amazing substitute for beef in bolognaise.

cblaisd Aug 10, 2021 3:04 pm

A partial repeat of last night: Rainier cherries and more grilled/smoked asparagus at Mrs. cblaisd's request -- but tonight's meat is grilled thick bone-in pork chops first dusted with Kansas City Rub, and the starch is my homemade cornbread muffins.

phillygold Aug 10, 2021 5:40 pm

Penne in vodka sauce with seasoned ground beef, parmesan and oregano added.

corky Aug 10, 2021 7:57 pm

Red Coat Tavern, Royal Oak, Michigan
Best burgers in town...i got mine with smoked gouda a tons of bacon.
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gaobest Aug 11, 2021 12:08 am

Trattoria da Vitoria, SF

caesar salad
squash blossoms

calzone
lasagna


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