I must admit, the old menu at Claes really needed a makeover, but I was too polite to say anything when I went for a meal with my friends several months ago. The dishes were outdated, but on the positive side, it gave me a sense of childhood nostalgia, bringing back memories of food I […]
Archives for July 2011
It isn’t all bad at the Chicken Coop
It is always a difficulty when trying to find a breakfast place because I’m not a big breakfast person. However, after much consultation with friends, I decided on Chicken Coop mainly because it sounded like a place with a lot of character. We arrive at this dive bar/restaurant and the first thing that hit me […]
Lake Forest’s Twisted Noodles is just okay
Been on a Thai kick lately and came here for lunch with some friends recently just to check it out. I’d always thought it strange that they offered Thai and sushi, but upon arrival, noticed that the “sushi” sign was blacked out and it is only Thai on the menu now. The restaurant still possesses […]
Chinese breakfast at Four Seas wins my vote
My BFF recently moved to the area and it is so lucky that this place is right down the hill from her house. So when I last visited her, we dropped by Four Seas to grab some Taiwanese breakfast. The only person who speaks or reads the menu (it’s all in Chinese) was me, so […]
get READY for some Rooster PM
Rooster Cafe does a good job for breakfast, but what I have been enamoured with has been the little pop-ups which have taken over the space in the evenings starting with Hidden Kitchen. In fact, I celebrated my birthday at Hidden Kitchen that year and enjoyed it several times before it closed its doors. Then, […]