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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
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My favorite restaurant in Chicago. Not because of the food, but because of the party like atmosphere. This is a Tapas restuarant so the more people you go with, the better your experience.
If you can remember what you ate at this place you didn't have that much sangria.
Seriously, the memories of this place are not of the food but of the hangovers.
Try not to order any squid dish. I did remember having that and it was like eating a cooked rubber band.
Ivan (Ivan_Jimenez), a native Spaniard, says that sangria is drunk only in July and August. So if you go in winter you may want to just have wine for a less sterotypical experience. You might also want to take off your Traje de Luces and slip into a dress shirt and khaki pants. Leave a Comment
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I REALLY like this restaurant. They offer Spanish tapas, which are individual dishes ordered a la carte.
I've been there twice for lunch and enjoyed both meals immensely! The food is absolutely delicious and the prices are reasonable.
Please note: I would not know about this restaurant if it were not for Dabs. In fact, I would not know anything about most of the restaurants in Chicago if it weren't for the Goddess of Food, aka Dabs.
Legal requirement now fulfilled. Leave a Comment
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I must say I really liked this place. And then when the bill came?....? WOW. This place has great food and is incredibly cheap.
The pot salad and croquettes are my favorites but that doesnt seem to be unual here. Leave a Comment
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A very popular restaurant just east of the River North gallery scene. The tapas are excellent and fairly priced. There are several rooms -- some very big indeed! It's noisy and bustling -- a great place for a VT GTG :) [The sangria's on me:)]
PINCHO DE POLLO Chicken brochette with caramelized onions and rice ... mmmmmmm Leave a Comment
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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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Cafe Iberico serves up authentic spanish tapas and has sangria that is out of this world along wish delicious spanish wines.
The decor looks like it came directly from Spain. The music can be a drowning at times but has great atmosphere.
They do not take reservations so be prepared for a long wait for a table during prime dinner hours (and spanish dinner hours). If you are waiting, do your friends a favor and order a pitcher of sangria as you wait. The time will fly by
This is a great place to go with a group of friends and share a bunch of appetizer sized dishes.
The paella here is top-notch. Be sure to order it early in the evening because it takes about 45 minutes to prepare it.
Patatas Bravas - Potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce
Tortilla espana - A frittata like omelet of potato and eggs
Paella Valencia - A national dish of Spain. Arborio rice infused with saffron, chicken, pork, shrimp, mussels, clams.
They also have different varieties of paella to choose from on the menu.
I have no idea what dessert tastes like as I am already too full from the rest of the meal Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 739 N. LaSalle St. (LaSalle and Superior)Phone: 312-573-1510Directions: River North
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Café Iberico is arguably the best tapas restaurant in Chicago. And I tend to agree, although I’m also a huge fan of Café Ba Ba Reeba in Lincoln Park, as well as a few of the other tapas spots in the city. Located in Streeterville, this authentic tapas café doesn’t take reservations, even for large parties, and is generally packed so if you’re planning a night out here either come early or be prepared to wait. But it’s worth the wait. The restaurant itself is no frills – don’t expect the vibrant décor found at similar establishments. But the food here makes up for what the interior design lacks. Café Iberico is probably the most authentic tapas place in the city complete with European football games playing on the televisions at the bar and homemade Sangria flowing. Come for the food, if nothing else.
Some personal favorites: Pincho de Pollo, Patatas a la Importancia, and the Paella Marinera.
Allow 40 minutes for paella. Leave a Comment
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Cafe Iberico is a traditional and inexpensive way to enjoy excellent Spanish tappas and cuisine.
Some of my favorites are:
Patatas Ali-Oli
red potatoes with garlic mayonaise sauce
Queso DeCabra
baked goat cheese with fresh tomato basil sauce
Calamares a la Plancha
grilled squid with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 739 N. LaSalle Dr., Chicago, IL 60610Phone: (312) 573-1570Website: www.cafe-iberico.com
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This is a tapas bar, so you order small little dishes of food (like sauteed mushrooms or such). But they have entrees too, like my rabbit. Anyway, it's truly a Spanish dining experience. Excellent food, and the place looks pretty neat also, with wines hanging all over the ceiling.
CONEJO ASADO CON CASTANAS -- roasted rabbit in a chestnut sauce.... mmmmmmmm.... this is a 'daily special,' so they may not have it if you go. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: 739 N. LaSalle this is still downtown... several blocks from MichiganOther Contact: The picture here is of Sala-Medi
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