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Oh Boy! Now That's Po'Boy!

December 20, 2016 Pooja Naik

This week, I stopped by Wicker Park’s new Cajun eatery Fifolet for a tasting. Fifolet, which means “eerie burning light,” specializes in Cajun and Creole cuisine and is headed by Chefs Kevin Crrouse and Corey Gillom. The menu is New Orleans inspired and offers large plates meant for sharing

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Tags Fifolet, cajun, creole, wicker park, Chef, kevin crrouse, corey gillom, seafood, cuisine, spicy, flavorful, stew, okra, po'boy, Po'Boy, Indian, verdict, frozen, hurricane, nicoise, trout, palate, cool, salad, native american, chicago, hot dog, sandwic, voodo, sauce, nice, black garlic, bbq, barbeque, soup, statements, cornbread, honey, custard, cake, moist, crawfish, fritters, reduced, cream, cayenne, streusel, beignet, French, fried, green tomatoes, experience, New Orleans, NOLA, smoked, pepper, consistency, zing, maque, maque choux, hot, confectionery, licking, full, heart, delicious, Division, ragu, herb, rice, leftovers, large plates, sharing, remoulade, tangy, crunchy, golden, brown, pickled, cauliflower, breadcrumbs, quail, eggs, marinated, red skin, potatoes, brandy, hint, balance, thin, hard, taste, vegetables, fish

I Got My Fill-ini!

August 29, 2016 Pooja Naik

I had a wonderful menu tasting experience at Filini recently.  Filini is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel downtown, headed by recently appointed Executive Chef Rick Starr who oversees their culinary program. The restaurant is multi-level, with the bar area on the first floor and a magnificent dining room on the second floor with a glass wine wall

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Tags Filini, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Blu Aqua, pescetarian, culinary, courses, tasting, menu, dining, Chef Rick Starr, peppercorn, vodka, mezcal, vida, limejuice, broth, lobster, Michaele Gavi, Buffala, di Campana, fruity, tones, bold, flavors, dish, Maine Lobster, Castelvetrano, garden pesto, pesto, truffle, CH, gin, black, thyme, cucumbers, deconstructed, Bloody Mary, horseradish, tincture, cured, tomatoes, mini, braised, fennel, mustard, pickled, mostarda, chutney, gorgonzola, walnut, baby greens, greens, house salad, salad, delicious, Donnfugata, Anthilia, octopus, tentacled, crispy, light, rubbery, chewy, hint, licorice, potatoe, puree, Fritto Misto, Day Boat scallops, Wild Alaskan Salmon, broccolini, calabria, fried, calamari, shrimp, cod, scallop, calming, ambiance, asparagus, sweet potato, enjoy, downtown, columbus
 A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experience…

 

A pescetarian who hopes to expand your culinary horizons just enough to make room for one more seafood dish on your top ten list! This seafoodie’s passion for all things fish and most things French, take her to fun places and interesting experiences! Join her on her journey!

Definition:

pes·ca·tar·i·an
ˌpeskəˈte(ə)rēən/
noun
noun: pescetarian
A person who does not eat meat but does eat fish. Pescetarian is probably a neologism formed as a blend of the Italian word pesce ("fish") and the English word "vegetarian".

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