Tales from a Windy City
I am spending a few days at FCB's Midwest office in Chicago, where the temperature is an Al-Gore-told-us-so 51 degrees. Even on an overcast day like this one, Chicago is a great city to walk around in, with buildings from several different eras, the elevated train tracks, and Lake Michigan, to name just a few points of interest.
And lots of great places to eat. Last night, Mrs. FCB and I dined at MK, a place we have been to before and liked so much that we made a point of returning. Since I'm no PhilaFoodie, I can't give you the in-depth review, but here's a capsule summary of an outstanding meal.
We started by sharing some tuna tartare that, while good, needed a little more kick, and a simple but tasty arugala salad. From there our paths diverged, with Mrs. FCB enjoying liver ("Something I would not make at home, so I need to get it here") accompanied by the traditional bacon and onions. I had a perfectly cooked pork chop featuring a delicious rub of rosemary, thyme, garlic, and pepper. It was terrific. An Andrew Rich 2004 pinot noir from the Willamette Valley went well with both dishes, maintaining its smoky undertone with the fruit opening up nicely as the meal progressed. A cheese course followed, and then we shared a scrumptious dessert featuring banana in a variety of presentations. Truly a delightful meal.
Here's where we are headed tomorrow night with friends. That should be a nice meal as well.
And lots of great places to eat. Last night, Mrs. FCB and I dined at MK, a place we have been to before and liked so much that we made a point of returning. Since I'm no PhilaFoodie, I can't give you the in-depth review, but here's a capsule summary of an outstanding meal.
We started by sharing some tuna tartare that, while good, needed a little more kick, and a simple but tasty arugala salad. From there our paths diverged, with Mrs. FCB enjoying liver ("Something I would not make at home, so I need to get it here") accompanied by the traditional bacon and onions. I had a perfectly cooked pork chop featuring a delicious rub of rosemary, thyme, garlic, and pepper. It was terrific. An Andrew Rich 2004 pinot noir from the Willamette Valley went well with both dishes, maintaining its smoky undertone with the fruit opening up nicely as the meal progressed. A cheese course followed, and then we shared a scrumptious dessert featuring banana in a variety of presentations. Truly a delightful meal.
Here's where we are headed tomorrow night with friends. That should be a nice meal as well.
posted by FCB at 3:21 PM
1 Comments:
Ah but no, my sweet. The "traditional" liver is dry and tasteless, while this one was thinly sliced and perfectly grilled. And how could you leave out those pommes frites? With the truffle mayonaise. Must haves.
-- Mrs. FCB
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