'Get It Done'
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Carthage Cafe on Foster, brenda. ChiKat and I went there a few years back and really enjoyed it, well except for the part where they had the lights really low and we couldn't even see the food enough for her to cut her lamb.
I loved the ejja, a merquez sausage and veggie stew-like dish that was really tasty. They also had excellent hummus. I want to try their fruit smoothies when I go back, since most of the reviews I read mention those specifically.
In Jeff's defense, they did wind up picking the salad as the winner.
I think his annoyance was badly expressed, but somewhat justified - Tom Colicchio in the middle of the afternoon is a completely different audience than Kathy Lee Gifford at 6 in the morning. His dish didn't stand a chance in that venue no matter how well executed it was.
Damnit, I just did a search for the Carthage Cafe, only to find out that they don't serve food anymore due to the smoking regulations!! They're only a hookah bar now. Well, shit.
Oh no, Kathy!
In Jeff's defense, they did wind up picking the salad as the winner.
He didn't have to be a condescending ass. And, you know, the judges picked the salad as one of teh top 3 too. Maybe it wasn't the most original or daring dish but evidently it tasted pretty good.
She made a dish that fit the challenge. That was the goal. I also liked how when she did her presentation, she made it personal by saying that she wanted to showcase her state's produce.
We should totally try to figure out a get-together while you're here, lisah. Even if we can't do that place, dammit.
Damnit, I just did a search for the Carthage Cafe, only to find out that they don't serve food anymore due to the smoking regulations!! They're only a hookah bar now. Well, shit.
Well, that really sucks. Those carrots they had were really tasty, too.
We should totally try to figure out a get-together while you're here, lisah. Even if we can't do that place, dammit.
I would love to! We are in Michigan for a good part of my stay this time though (and I just purchased snow boots today in preparation). But maybe that Saturday (the 27th). I'll have to check with boyfriend and see what's up for that day.
Chicagoistas, I could get together the afternoon of the 27th (drinks? coffee? coffee drinks?) if you guys wanted! Email me and we'll make a plan.
If you want to have some Polish food, I can recommend Podhalanka on Division, where MFNLaw, Shrift, Tommyrot and I had brunch back in March. Nice and cheap, and really excellent comfort food.