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Thank goodness for Dabs [Kristi]! She is the best when it comes to organizing VT meetings here in Chicago. Saturday, January 6, 2007, was no exception to her organizational skills. She selected Cafe Iberico Tapas Bar as the location for our meal. It's located in an unassuming building on North La Salle Drive near Chicago Avenue. As unassuming as the building is, the food is outstanding, and the inside is perfect for big groups. This meeting included: Dabs [Kristi], Balfor [Chris] from Atlanta, Cjg1 [Chris] from New York, Kristara [Janet] from New York {SEE WHY It WAS A CHRISFEST?}. Locals included Shrimp 56 [Sally], MJB123 [Martin], Kristi's friend David, and a new friend, Mark. John came at the end of the meal. Of course, deecat [Dee] was also there. (Grin) Kristi did the ordering, except for the marinated Spanish Olives that I ordered. From the huge menu choices, Kristi decided on: Tostadas De Pisto [toasted bread topped with stewed eggplant, peppers, onion, Zucchini, tomato, and olive oil], Patatas Bravas [Spicy potatoes with special tomato sauce], Champinones a La Plancha [Grilled mushrooms with garlic and olive oil], Gambas Al Ajillo [Grilled shrimp with olive oil, garlic, and wine], Chorizo Y Morchilla [A combination platter of grilled Spanish style sausages], Croquetas De Pollo [chicken and ham puffs served with ali-oli sauce], a much-raved about Potato Salad, Raxo Adobado [marinated pork loin served with home-made fries], and Pincho De Pollo [chicken brochette with carmelized onions and rice]. Of course, we passed the dishes and took what we liked. It was a delightful experience.
My personal favorites were the olives, the shrimp, the chicken, grilled mushrooms, and did I say THE DELICIOUS SHRIMP? However, we also ordered desserts such as: Flan De Caramelo [caramel custard] ordered by Sally, Platano Al Caramelo [Sauteed banana with caramel sauce served with vanilla ice cream] ordered by David, Kristi, Mark, Chris, Chris, and Janet, and Bizcocho Borracho [Lady fingers soaked in espresso and brandy, layered with sweet custard cheese and bittersweet chocolate] ordered by Dee. Martin did not partake of dessert, and that is why he is so thin! Entrees are also available, but we ordered just the Tapas items. It was a wonderful experience, with the sharing of food, good conversation, and lots of laughter which made for a delightful VT meeting in Chicago. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 739 N. LaSalle DrPhone: (312) 573-1570Website: http://www.cafe-iberico.com
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Last visit 11/11/07-still excellent! My favorite Spanish restaurant in Chicago, it is close enough to the tourist area to walk/take a short cab ride, food is consistently good, service prompt, wide selection of tapas (small appetizer portions of Spanish dishes). Great place for a large group of people, sharing the dishes is a must! Our bill usually comes out to about $15-$20 per person including tax, tip and beverages, amazing considering how stuffed you are when you leave! There are no reservations even for larger parties on the weekends after 3 pm so plan to wait on a Friday or Saturday night, there's a bar area to wait in where you can get sangria and if you're lucky enough to get a table, you can also order food. An excellent time to go is for lunch, have never had a problem getting a table, even on the weekends. On a recent evening visit at 7pm on a Wednesday we had to wait for about 30 minutes. Other Spanish tapas places that are good: Cafe Ba Ba Reeba 2024 N. Halsted ( Lincoln Park area) food is a little inconsistent, sometimes excellent, sometimes not. The sauce that comes with most of the dishes is different than Iberico, I like the sauce at Iberico much better. Emilio's 215 E. Ohio (Streeterville) or 444 W. Fullerton (Lincoln Park)-I've tried the Ohio St. location, I don't like it as much as Cafe Iberico but still tasty. Other people swear by this place.
My favorites are the patatas ali oli (cold garlic mayo potatoes), croquetas (chicken/ham puffs with a helping of ali oli), pincho de pollo (chicken skewers with carmelized onions), queso de cabra (goat cheese w/ tomato basil sauce served with toasted bread), wash it all down with a pitcher of sangria. Finish up the meal with one of the yummy Spanish desserts, personally I can't bypass the caramel bananas with ice cream. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 739 N. LaSalle StreetPhone: (312) 573-1510Directions: River North, corner of LaSalle St. and Chicago Ave. Valet parking is available.Website: www.cafe-iberico.com
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