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 Popcorn mmmm-mmm good! by keida84
For over half a century Garrett Popcorn Shops have been in business. They pride themselves on making fresh, delicious popcorn. They limit their popcorn selections to Plain Popcorn, Buttered Popcorn, CaramelCrisp, which may be blended with cashews, macadamias or pecans and CheeseCorn. Combining the cheese with the caramel, Garretts originally called it The Downtown Mix, but it has since become the Chicago Mix. Oprah Winfrey selected the Chicago Mix as one of her Favorite Things.
Don't leave without one or two bags full of the "Chicago Mix" or maybe try some of the Caramel Macadamia nut mix.
If you can buy it there in Chicago then the prices are reasonable, but when you order it to be shipped it becomes a bit expensive. A tin of carmel and cheese cost $46.00 for 2 gallons but the shipping was $19.00 for 2 day delivery (this is to ensure the popcorn will arrive fresh). Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 26 East Randolph Street Chicago, ILPhone: 312 630 0217
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 Bountiful Selection at
Blommer's Chocolates by rmdw
I'd recommend buying small sample bags, as shown in the photo. They ranged between about $3 - $9.
The store is open these hours:
Mon - Fri: 9 to 5
Sat: 9 to 1 Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 600 West Kinzie St. Chicago, ILPhone: 312.492.1336Directions: 1 block east of where North Milwaukee Avenue intersects Kinzie Street; 3 blocks west of the Merchandise MartWebsite: www.blommerstore.com Other Contact: chocolate@blommerstore.com
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 A Spice House Giftbox by rmdw
1512 Wells St., Chicago
1941 Central St., Evanston
I received a gift pack from one of my Chicago VT friends. It consisted of 4 delightful spices:
Bronzeville Rib Rub
Old Taylor St. Cheese Sprinkle
Lake Shore Drive Seasoning
Old World Central Street
I started using them as soon as I got home!
Owned & operated by Tom & Patty Erd, this is THE place to go if you're looking for GREAT spices in Chicagoland!
They offer a number of gift boxes, perfect for every occasion. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: See websitePhone: 312.274.0378 and 847.328.3711Website: www.thespicehouse.com
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Although not manufactured in Chicago anymore, there are two chocolates that are associated with Chicago:
Frango Mints are sold at Macy's (formerly Marshall Field's) exclusively and online at their website. The chocolate mints in the dark green box are the original flavor, now they also make them in many other flavors including some that are seasonal.
Fannie May disappeared briefly closing all their retail stores but the new owner reopened many of the former locations in the fall of 2004. Although the candies are no longer produced locally, they are still using the same recipes and Blommer's chocolate which is based in Chicago. Pixies are my favorites!
Other places chocoholics might want to check out:
Leonidas -231 S. LaSalle (Bank of America building)-yummy Belgian chocolates but expensive at about $1 per piece.
Vosges Haut Chocolate -520 N. Michigan, even more expensive that Leonidas, exotic flavored chocolates using ingredients such as curry and peppers. I tried a couple and wasn't wild about them.
Margie's-1960 N. Western at Armitage, family run ice cream and candy store known for their turtles, chocolate covered pecans and caramel
See's -the California chocolate company is taking on Chicago, 128 Ogden Avenue in Downer's Grove
Ethel's Chocolate Lounge, I believe these are all closed now Leave a Comment
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 food by travelwithmely
Their chocolates are made from excotic ingredients. They are just to beautiful to be eaten, but when you do, you are in heaven. If you have a chance, go to their website to see what I am trying to describe to you. Enjoy!!!!
Well, it is hard to say, but I would go with their special of the month.
Well, it is pretty expensive, but you will not regret it. I believe it is almost $2.00 for one little piece of Chocolate. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 520 N. Michigan Avenue (in the North Bridge Mall)Phone: 1.800.301.YUMMDirections: Just go inside the Mall, by Nordstrom's in the third floor.Website: www.VosgesChocolate.com
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 Inside by the deli by dlandt
I usually by the fresh sausages of course. They also have other goodies, as well as a lunch counter. Look aroudn and explore a few things, you might like them. Once you have some of their sausage, you'll never pick up a package in the grocery store, or eat in one of those lame, expensive downtown haunts again. For .99 pound, you can get a lot of quality stuff, and because its Polish, its all very clean.
Prices here are about half or less what you would pay on the North side and about a quarter or less of what you would pay downtown, if you can even find comparable products downtown. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 51?? W ArcherDirections: Little Poland
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This is a medium sized groceria that also serves up good sandwiches. They have the usual assortment of Italian cold cuts and cheeses as well as about five rows of imported food and other things, mostly Italian with a minor in Greek. Olive oils, biscotti, coffees etc.
Italian Sausage, seafood salad, fresh bread, scamorza, hot capicola, gardiniera, sub sandwiches
About the same as a grocery store, though some of the imported foods are a little more. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Northwest HighwayDirections: Edison Park (near suburb)
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 Joe's by dlandt
All the sausages I have tried are melt in your mouth good and they aren't shy about telling you how to cook them. My favorites are the veal bratwurst and The salamis are fabulous and meaty, full of flavor, try the paprika ones. its homemade and they have their own smoker too. Smoked pork loin and chops.
Cheaper than most supermarkets for sausage and meats. Whole salamis (you know with the strings attached etc.) should be about $7. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Western And Sunnyside, squint or you'll miss itDirections: Lincoln Square (NOT Lincoln Park)
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If you have a taste for gourmet wine, liquors, and food, this is the place for you. I have traveled a lot. Sometimes, at home, I want some of the exotic flavors I have had abroad. I can find many of these things at Binny’s in Lakeview.
I like the Pisco (from Peru) with sugar and lime juice. The Ravenswood wines, from Sonoma California, are wonderful. The French wines, like Chateauneuf du Pape, are always good. Also, they have some tasty cheese and olives.
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:00-9:00
Sun: 11:00-6:00
Email: ivanhoe@binnys.com
You can spend a little or a lot here. I can find a good wine here starting at $10. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 3000 N. ClarkPhone: 773-935-9400Directions: Chicago - Lakeview Nearest intersection: Clark and Wellington. Wellington is located in between Diversey and Belmont Ave. * Has Other LocationsWebsite: http://binnys.com/ Other Contact: Fax: 773-935-9403
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Huge wine and liquor warehouse. A great place to find a gift! Shop for wines, beer, and spirits of all types here! There is also a gourmet section of over 250 cheeses, fine olive oils and meats. There are frequent tastings here, too!
The staff here is very helpful and informed, so ask questions to find what you're looking for.
The last time I was here, there was a tasting of the "Jonesy" port from Australia. It had a great taste and was a fabulous deal. I bought some and had it signed by Jonesy himself!
$5 - $10 - $20 -- ??? Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 1720 N. Marcey St., Chicago, IL 60614Phone: 312-664-4394Directions: Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am-9pm, Sunday 11am-6pmWebsite: www.samswine.com
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