Taste of Chicago

[salad_barbarian]

Anyone else excited about the Taste of Chicago? Any particular restaurants you're looking forward to? There are so many foods I want to try. Too bad it's only a five days.

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[brigid]

I've never been to Taste, even when I worked literally 2 blocks away from it LOL. It's a combination of everything I hate: hot, crowds, walking, expensive. However, I love that other people love it! I'm glad the city can put on something so fun and exciting.

What about you? Anything specific you're looking to try?

[salad_barbarian]

I don't really like the heat or crowds either. As for the expense well I justify it to myself as a once a year splurge.

I was just there yesterday and tried several things: Gourmet Deli Rolls (good), Mozzarella cheese stuffed meatball (not so good), Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich (okay), Rabbit Corn Dog (good), and Triple Fudge Cupcake (great). I also had: Dream Cup (ice cream is always good), Combination plate: Baby Banana, Chocolate Banana, Fudge (great), and Deep Dish Sausage Pizza (good).

I'm headed out there again Sunday and plan to try: Mini Lamb Burgers, several things from Kilwin’s Chocolates, Fried Ripe Plantains, Breaded Pizza Balls, Turtle Cheesecake Smoosh with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce, Banatella, Chocolate Chicago Lollipop, and Fried Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce. If I survive I'll post my impressions on the whole Taste here afterwards.

[brigid]

I'd love to see your write up!