http://www.chow.com/boards/7 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:42:07 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/585615#4306448 "Worth it" and "great food" are two different things. For example, some of the restaurants listed wouldn't cost much more than the Restaurant Week prices at any other time; at others, they represent terrific savings. So some are "worth it" more than others, even though you may be getting great food either way. The best way to identify the savings involved is to check the regular prices on the restaurant's menu, which is usually posted on their website. (Prices for a few restaurants that don't have prices shown on their own websites can be found on Menupages at http://chicago.menupages.com ). It's also worth noting that it's in every restaurant's best interest to give diners a good impression, so that they will return as well as telling their friends. I'm not saying you are guaranteed of a great experience everywhere, but the bad experience you describe in New York would be foolish on the part of *any* restaurant (there or here), and does not represent the typical Restaurant Week experience that I've heard of. I have no experience with RW in New York, only here. Keep in mind too that this is only our second year with this event. The only real "catch" to Restaurant Week is the limited menu; for each of the three courses, restaurants typically offer only a handful of selections (sometimes as few as one, but typically 2-4) which are not necessarily the most expensive items from their menus, but at least give you the option to try dining there at a reasonable price. Of course, you always have the option of ordering, and paying more for, items not offered on the Restaurant Week menu. I'll tell you which of the RW restaurants I've enjoyed most and recommend. There are two in the tourism bureau's list that are among our very finest high-end restaurants: Seasons (which has RW menus for both lunch and dinner) and NoMI (lunch only). Beyond our temples of haute cuisine, the next tier of Chicago's restaurants, our "casual fine dining" restaurants, is well represented; some of our very best such restaurants are participating in these two promotions. In addition to the very fine dining Seasons and NoMI, the tourism bureau's promotion includes Aria, Atwood Cafe, Bistro 110, Brasserie Jo, Cafe des Architectes, Cafe Spiaggia, Carnivale, Coco Pazzo, David Burke's Primehouse, Fulton's on the River, La Sardine*, Le Colonial, the Lobby, Merlo on Maple, Naha, one sixtyblue, Pane Caldo, Park Grill, Quartino, Rhapsody, Roy's, Topolobampo, and most of the steakhouses. The independent group includes Bella Bacino's in LaGrange, Cafe Central in Highland Park, Cafe Matou, Hemmingway's Bistro in Oak Park, Kiki's Bistro, Mundial Cocina Mestiza, Oceanique in Evanston, and Sweets and Savories. These are all excellent restaurants and worth visiting! * Although La Sardine is very good, it is not one of the better bargains in the list. If you are interested in trying La Sardine, you're better off going there any Tuesday, when they offer any appetizer, entree, and dessert on their menu for $25, which is less than the RW promotional price. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:18:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585615#4306448 http://www.chow.com/topics/585576#4306158 >> Perhaps you can describe the kind of pancakes you're looking for, >> and how they're different from "normal" blueberry pancakes? >> Fluffy, light...absolutely amazing. Oh, the fluffy light pancakes! Of course! That narrows it down considerably; only about 95 percent of Chicago's better breakfast places meet that description. LOL! >> I love M. Henry, but haven't tried their pancakes. What? You haven't tried the pancakes at M. Henry??? Their "blisscakes" are absolutely amazing. The apple pancake at Walker Brothers is also absolutely amazing. Many of the pancakes at Bongo Room are absolutely amazing, too, including one of their current specials, pretzel pancakes with white chocolate sauce. These may not be exactly like the ones from some place in Manhattan, but Manhattan may not have pancakes like the ones at M. Henry, Walker Brothers, or Bongo Room, either. Their loss. When you're in Chicago, why not get Chicago's best pancakes, instead of looking for ones just like some place in Manhattan that nobody outside of Manhattan ever heard of? :) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585576#4306158 http://www.chow.com/topics/586053#4306136 I guess I should pay more attention when I go shopping with my wife :-) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:27:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/586053#4306136 http://www.chow.com/topics/382781#4305893 yeah basil that was the same burger I had. I didn't like it at all, and trust me I am a huge fan of gorgonzola, i just thought it was so dry...maybe it was an off night !!! :( Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:00:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/382781#4305893 http://www.chow.com/topics/585931#4305830 Definitely Quartino!! Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:34:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585931#4305830 http://www.chow.com/topics/584824#4305825 If you all want to let loose and have a little fun...Lucky Strikes on Illinois & Columbus is always a nice venue. It's more 21 and up-friendly. You can bowl, you can play pool, and you can dine in the restaurant portion. There is also the cinema the lext level up. And probably less than a mile away is Navy Pier where you can enjoy a dinner cruise on a beautiful yacht that sails Lake Michigan and enjoy the other sights and activities the pier has to offer. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:32:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584824#4305825 http://www.chow.com/topics/583849#4305813 This year, I want to try new cuisines. Any recommendations especially in the Korean BBQ section will be greatly appreciated. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:27:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583849#4305813 http://www.chow.com/topics/578147#4305793 The Signature Room may look like you're trying too hard. It is a very high-end restaurant on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building...very romantic. You make the call. Gibson's Steakhouse and Lawry's Prime Rib are nice restaurants downtown as well. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:22:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/578147#4305793 http://www.chow.com/topics/586037#4305774 Have you been to Sushi Para II, Katachi, or Ringo for AYCE sushi? Feedback is needed. Thanks! Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:17:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/586037#4305774 http://www.chow.com/topics/583214#4305660 I'm not sure if you all are into the breakfast for dinner type of thing but the Original House of Pancakes is always a good choice. 22 E. Bellvue Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:36:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583214#4305660 http://www.chow.com/topics/585835#4305641 Oh My Goodness!! I was just going to suggest that. BJ's has amazing soul food cuisine...served buffet-style. You definitely won't be disappointed with this decision! Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:27:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585835#4305641 http://www.chow.com/topics/582652#4305638 This is good information to know even for me. I've been wanting to cook duck for the longest time. Thanks for the information! Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:25:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582652#4305638 http://www.chow.com/topics/458166#4305580 Famous Dave's moved to Algonquin. Best thin crust pizza is a little place called Sal's Pizza Co - off Rte 62. Has delivery and carryout, no eat in. Burnt Toast is owned by the owners of Reese's restaurant (I believe the one in LITH, not the one in Algonquin) - just an FYI. We just ate at Port Edwards a few weeks and I agree - the quality has really gone down hill. We had the goat cheese/artichoke appetizer and it was ice cold, no flavor. The entrees (EXPENSIVE!) were no better. They do not serve their marble bread anymore. If Ed (the owner) wants to get out of the restaurant business, he is finding a good way to go about doing it. Dinner was $150 for two people (apps, drinks and dinner) and we would have gotten a better dinner at a greek restaurant. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:01:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/458166#4305580 http://www.chow.com/topics/585922#4305519 North Pond and Lula are both fantastic. I haven't tried/heard anything about Farmerie 58. Another option is Mado, a low-key place with a nice, rustic vibe that opened this past summer in Bucktown (a little north of the Damen blue line). I've had a couple of really good meals there. They serve only local and seasonal ingredients - their menu is written out on a chalkboard each day based on what's available. It was BYOB the last time I was there (mid-November, I think), but may have gotten their liquor license since then. http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/mediterranean/mado-bucktown-wicker-park/386196/content Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:41:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585922#4305519 http://www.chow.com/topics/584455#4305428 Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. The menus really look great. We'll check out the options on restaurant.com and figure out what will work for us. Thanks again! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:13:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584455#4305428 http://www.chow.com/topics/346026#4304866 I buy "Drive Deals" half-off restaurant gift certificates often from www.WDRV.com, which is also a radio station, 97.1 The Drive classic rock hits. They seem to have great stuff like Nacional 27, Carnivale, Texas Roadhouse, etc... just a thought. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:39:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/346026#4304866 http://www.chow.com/topics/584542#4304716 Thanks for your input. on Piccolo Sogno. In the meantime, my husband has selected Perennial. So, if there are any recommendations on not-to-be-missed dishes there, I'd love to hear them. (And, we actually went to Prosecco for my birthday, and wanted to try something else for his.) Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:00:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584542#4304716 http://www.chow.com/topics/584595#4304615 This place looks fantastic. Thanks! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:39:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584595#4304615 http://www.chow.com/topics/585796#4304523 Ah, good to know, thanks. He's such a foodie, I had high hopes for his pick. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:17:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585796#4304523 http://www.chow.com/topics/585894#4304381 I've seen them at a number of places -- just have to dig through my memory to recall where. They're certainly available locally. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:42:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585894#4304381 http://www.chow.com/topics/585903#4304268 So long as we have a southern theme going here on the board - does anyone know where a southern girl can get some decent chicken and dumplings? I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Or - chicken fried steak (I think Dixie Kitchen might have it - I'm going to check this weekend)? I've tried Stanley's and was sadly disappointed. You know it's not going to be right when the gravy is YELLOW. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:19:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585903#4304268 http://www.chow.com/topics/582590#4302880 I'm not sure about the far north side but IHOP is always a hit for shredded hash browns. I Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:17:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582590#4302880 http://www.chow.com/topics/476742#4302532 My wife and I got married last July 4 at the Sofitel Water Tower, and we had a hell of a time finding a place for a rehersal dinner in the area for 100+ that didn't cost as much as another wedding. But my mom found a solution that worked incredibly well -- FoodLife at Water Tower. They way exceeded our expectations... They have a room called the Zen Room in the back (near Mity Nice Grill) that is nicer than the rest of the food court. They set up the far left side of the food court dining room as a buffet line, with an assortment of Chicago classics (italian beef, hot dogs), Mexican, Italian, etc. and a big dessert spread, too. Lots of fun, the food was good and the staff went above and beyond with my Mom to create exactly the event she imagined. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:55:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/476742#4302532 http://www.chow.com/topics/585040#4302311 I would go to Aigre Doux. Fabulous food - perfect setting Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:40:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585040#4302311 http://www.chow.com/topics/585662#4301675 Went to Chinatown while visiting before New Year's. Wandered up and down Wentworth and went into every bakery I came across. 4 of the 5 had char siu bao. The best by a longshot was Chiu Quon. Smokey, slightly sweet, and plentiful filling in an excellent bun. Actually all the places had good buns for the most part but Chiu Quon by far had the best filling. Feida was second, not smokey, but not too sweet. Tasty Place was far too sweet but the lady did warm it up in a microwave for me. Golden Apple was out of bbq pork. St Anna's (off Wentworth, in China Square) was the worst; cold, stingy on the fillings, and sugary sweet. But the bun itself wasn't bad. All prices ranged from 85 to 90 cents iirc. Hope you don't take these places for granted. Can't get good char sui bao everywhere you know. Also had a preserved duck egg bun at Feida's, now that's interesting. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:09:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585662#4301675 http://www.chow.com/topics/119220#4301407 The Jewel on Howard now has a display of their bread oposite Breadsmith Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:03:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/119220#4301407 http://www.chow.com/topics/542316#4300770 The red velvet cupcake with vanilla frosting from Fox and Obel is one of the best cupcakes I have ever had. The texture is smooth and light, absolutely amazing Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:09:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/542316#4300770 http://www.chow.com/topics/582672#4300761 I second Fox and Obel, their bakery and cafe is amazing! Really high quality goods I haven't had a chance to try Cafe Des Architects but I have heard amazing things.. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:08:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582672#4300761 http://www.chow.com/topics/579311#4300516 After driving past for decades, I finally tried Lucky Dragon Vietnamese and Chinese. It's on 30, south side of the street, about two blocks west of Indianapolis (or Teibel's, if you navigate by restaurants!). I was *very* impressed. It had always looked from the outside like an exemplar of the "dive carry out, with a couple grungy tables if decide you must eat in" genre, but the inside is really nice now - the product of a recent remodelling, I gather. Nice decor, jazz on the sound system, very cozy. I hade the Vietnamese spring rolls and the pho, both of which were wonderful, and compare very favorably to the best Vietnamese I've had elsewhere. The only downside on those dishes was that the pho portion was more suitable for a large soup to be had as prelude to an entree than as the inexpensive but wonderful "meal in a bowl" that I'm more used to. That said, pho is usually judged on the basis of the broth, and this broth is wonderfully complex and delicious - easily the best I've had. And even though it was not the meal-sized bowl I was hoping for, it was still well worth the price, given the quality of the product. I can't yet vouch for the Chinese part of the menu, but if it's anywhere near as good as what I had, it is well worth Chow investigation, especially given that there doesn't seem to be any Vietnamese in the south 'burbs and NW IN area. This is the sort of place that screams for Chow support. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:04:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/579311#4300516 http://www.chow.com/topics/585546#4300441 In case you haven't heard yet, the Hideout will be featuring several guest "soup chefs" every Wednesday (through April 1, 2009) and will be dishing out soup to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The soup is free, but donations are encouraged. For more info: http://tinyurl.com/7vsh6n Dig deep! It's for a good cause :) Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:42:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585546#4300441 http://www.chow.com/topics/579681#4300261 I've never been to any of them. That is why I asked for help from you. Just because they have the same owner doesn't mean they are all good OR bad. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:49:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/579681#4300261 http://www.chow.com/topics/558050#4299929 Jason, I am in the states visiting family and wanted to make alevropita for them but could not remember the exact amounts in the recipe. I found your question, ao this comes to you late but I hope it will help. The recipes for alevropita on this page are not the alevropita that I love from Yiananna. My first pie was in Ano Pedina, and I actually went in the kitchen and watched the owners mother make a new batch. I found a great recipe in Diana Kochilas book :The Glorious foods of greece" but I will give you a few tips on top of that recipe. You must use a "cheap pan" no coated pan as she suggests, I have made it both ways and the best alevropita has a thin crust, which is acheivable with a thin metal pan, also your pan must be large, in Greece we have these great round pans. The gist of the recipe is you make a pancake like batter-then you pour it in the pan, roll it in the pan until it is coated, put in a whole pound of GOOD quality feta and mix another egg into the remaining batter left in the bowl and drizzle that over the cheese so that some of itis peaking through. The recipe on the internet that you refer to as confusing uses celsius for the oven temperature and 200 grams of cheese? what? and 4 eggs? ony two are needed, one for the bottom and another on top. Get Diana Kochilas book and you will find many recipes from Zagoria. Good luck. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:15:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/558050#4299929 http://www.chow.com/topics/585461#4299530 My father is coming to visit me and he mentioned that he hadn't had Manapua since he lived in Hawaii twenty years ago. I've never had them, but as I understand they are similar to Chinese bao. Does anyone know a restaurant where they serve them? I have looked for a Polynesian restaurant but can't seem to find one, it seems like there would be my best bet. Otherwise, does anyone have a favourite dim sum places. I've tried a few on/around Argyle, but am open to new places. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:54:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585461#4299530 http://www.chow.com/topics/574081#4298723 I had a good friend who worked weekends until midnight (this was decades ago). We'd hit Xanadu frequently for a late night meal. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:49:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/574081#4298723 http://www.chow.com/topics/585097#4298634 Definitely Dave & Busters especially if you're staying in the Gold Coast area. They are known (and good) for their gaming and dinner. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:15:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585097#4298634 http://www.chow.com/topics/583652#4298619 I completely forgot about Connie's...great idea!! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:12:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583652#4298619 http://www.chow.com/topics/353846#4297584 Michigan City has at least two restaurants that are worth your while. In the summer months there's Bridges, an informal riverfront cafe that serves notable fried perch. It's not cheap, and the sides are lamentable (really awful rice and fries), but sitting out by the water watching the railroad bridge swing around is a great summer experience. I can also recommend Sahara at 1701 Franklin (http://www.sahara-restaurant.net/home.html). Remarkably, you can dine on very good mediterranean food--fattoush, kibbe, felafel, lamb chops, etc.--in an attractive space in the reviving old part of town. Nice wine list, and it's open late. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:28:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/353846#4297584 http://www.chow.com/topics/585209#4297247 Has anyone tried this pasta sauce at Jewel-Osco? Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:55:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585209#4297247 http://www.chow.com/topics/313093#4297236 Has anyone noticed how the actual Gurnee mall has redefined "food court" down? Not that any food court is a destination, but there used to actually be FOOD in them. What they've done is hang big signs in two places-- one, where there's a Starbucks, that's ALL, the other where there's a Ruby Tuesday's (which, as a standalone sitdown restaurant is hardly a typical food court spot, but at least it has food) and a Jamba Juice (which is not, to my mind, food unless your teeth are wired shut). Again, this is not a culinary loss, but it is just silly that they claim to have a food court and it doesn't even rise to the level of including a Sbarro's or Panda Express. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:51:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/313093#4297236 http://www.chow.com/topics/440125#4297170 This is definitely available at Super H Mart at 801 Civic Center Dr. in Niles. I just bought some there this past weekend. It's also available at Joongboo Market (aka Chicago Food Corp.) at 3333 N. Kimball in Chicago because I've purchased it there in the past. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:32:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/440125#4297170 http://www.chow.com/topics/585196#4297127 Thanks for Emily Szopa for this tip. Hopefully local Public Television or the National media will pick this one up so the we outside the Chicagoland area can judge how much of a foodie our new Prez is. http://is.gd/eBsG Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:22:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585196#4297127 http://www.chow.com/topics/581705#4297065 Sushi Samba Rio has them - there is a bar attached. Also, that Latin themed bar/restaurant in the old North Pier building has them.... I cant recall the name of the spot.. on Illinois near Navy Pier. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:58:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/581705#4297065 http://www.chow.com/topics/489993#4297029 We were just there a week ago. It was horrible. The service was bad, the management was inexperienced, portions of the meals came at the wrong time, the drinks we ordered were wrong and the food was cold. OH! And I almost forgot! They charged someone else's meal to our bill. It was a lovely touch. We will never return. For the price, if you want to spend around $150/couple, I would highly suggest Ruth's Chris by University Park Mall. You won't be dissapointed. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:44:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/489993#4297029 http://www.chow.com/topics/584531#4296692 Maybe you should've gotten the pancakes. ;-) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:34:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584531#4296692 http://www.chow.com/topics/585112#4296483 Sure, there are quite a few excellent casual French bistros all over town. In the geographic area you describe, they include: Brasserie Jo - www.brasseriejo.com Kiki's Bistro - www.kikisbistro.com Mon Ami Gabi - www.monamigabi.com Bistro 110 - www.levyrestaurants.com Cafe des Architectes - www.cafedesarchitectes.com La Sardine - www.lasardine.com Le Bouchon - www.lebouchonofchicago.com Bistrot Zinc - www.bistrotzinc.com Bistrot Margot - www.bistrotmargot.com Cafe Absinthe - www.cafeabsinthechicago.com Madame Tartine - www.madametartines.com Cafe Bernard - www.cafebernard.com I haven't been to all of these, but I've been to the first four and they're all good. I've heard good things about most of the others as well. Brasserie Jo was founded and is owned by Jean Joho, owner of Everest. Mon Ami Gabi is similarly from Gabino Sotelino, owner of the late Ambria. The owner of Kiki's used to own Le Bordeaux, a longtime favorite in the Loop years ago. Cafe des Architectes, in the Sofitel, recently hired Chef Martial Noguier away from one sixtyblue. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:37:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585112#4296483 http://www.chow.com/topics/585074#4295844 I had dinner at Spring last night. What an experience! My party and I did the tasting menu + wine pairings, and I am so glad we did. For those of you who don't get the tasting menu, I highly recommend the lemongrass soup with oxtail dumplings. It was out of this world. They also did a tuna sashimi alla salad nicoise. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:28:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585074#4295844 http://www.chow.com/topics/585030#4295789 I have two more questions that will help to make the most appropriate recommendations: 1. May I ask where on Michigan Avenue you are staying, either the hotel name or the approximate address? The reason I ask is that there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance no matter where you're staying, but they vary depending on which part of Michigan Avenue you'll be around. North Michigan Avenue includes the "Mag Mile" stretch from Oak Street south to the river, the next mile or so (down to around Congress) is generally considered part of the Loop, and the next stretch is considered the South Loop; all three stretches have numerous hotels and restaurants. 2. What kinds of food DO you like? Here are some possibilities to consider: a. High-end "haute cuisine" fine dining (dress-up) b. Mid-priced "casual fine dining" including: - contemporary American - Italian - French bistro - upscale ethnic - seafood - (steakhouses are excluded) c. Lower priced "cheap eats" including: - storefront ethnic (including Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Mexican) - pizza (including Chicago-style deep-dish pizza) - faster food (including our local Chicago hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches) - (barbecue is excluded) Breakfast places tend to break down into: - places specializing in breakfast foods (pancakes, egg dishes) - high-end luxury restaurants with big buffet brunches on Sundays - places that do a la carte brunches on Sundays We have places where you can get great food and a real Chicago experience in all of these categories! Of course, this list does not cover *every* type of food in town, but will help you express your preferences for one type of food over another. If you can let us know where you're staying, and which of these various types of food you'd most like to make sure are included, we can provide suggestions of places that are geographically most convenient and will meet with those preferences! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:06:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585030#4295789 http://www.chow.com/topics/584603#4295394 We are looking to dine in the city, and $11-30 would probably be the entree price. Thanks! Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:31:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584603#4295394 http://www.chow.com/topics/584973#4294868 I moved up north (edgewater) and recently returned form a trip to China. My favorite place for a fix is Happy Chef in Chinatown but my lady friend doesn't want to treck all the way there most nights. I know Argyle is more of a Viet district but here is my question. Can I find anywhere to get cooked Chicken Feet or Xiao Long Bao. I don't know how I lived without these in the past. Can I find any of these up north? Can I find them at any time other than the afternoon dim sum time? Thanks. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:10:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584973#4294868