663788 Sat Oct 31 17:35:57 -0700 2009 3 7 Chicago Area 0 5145853 Years age we used to go to Joe's Shrimp House on Cortland. Nothing since has really measured up. Would love to hear recs on the best fried shrimp, preferably North or Northwet sides or suburbs. I remember that Joe's was not battered, byt breaded. I believe it was a mixture of flour and cornmeal. Mayube that's why it was so special. Any suggestions welcome. JoanW Sat Oct 31 17:35:57 -0700 2009 27390 joanW2002 1 5146465 I,m a lifelong Fried Shrimp fanatic I stumbled upon this place by chance. This man uses his mothers Louisiana recipe to fry the most delectable shrimp I ever tasted. Shrimp is the only product of the restaurant there is only one size. Your only option is quantity, small or large. The prices are very minimal. and the shrimp are definitely addictive. If you can find a tastier shimp anywhere in Chicago area please let me know. Big Dave Haire,s Gulf Shrimp 8112 S. Vincinnes ave. Chicago IL. 60620 773-783-1818 Sun Nov 01 06:21:39 -0800 2009 5145853 1088269 bigdave48 2 5156935 It's probably going to take me hours, since I don't have a car, but I gotta try that place. Wed Nov 04 19:02:34 -0800 2009 5146465 104864 Pete Oldtown 2 5168479 thanks, bigdave, for your advice. We went to Haire's today. Only took 40 minutes from the northwest suburbs. Had a great conversation with the owner, who is a charming guy who uses his mother's recipes. The shrimp are fantastic. He also gave us a sample portion of his spaghetti. Excellent meat sauce, very litle tomato, great taste. We would eally recommend this place. JoanW2002 Mon Nov 09 16:25:35 -0800 2009 5146465 27390 joanW2002