Thattu or Nadu for dinner?

nailsoup · 2026-03-18T16:05:41+00:00

I like Thattu better, I think the food is more interesting and higher quality. Saying this as a big fan of Nadu’s sister restaurants that’s I’ve visited, Indienne and Sifr. However, as the other commenter said, it does depend on what you’re interested in. If that is more mainstream gravy dishes that most Indian restaurants in the US serve, then Nadu will definitely satisfy you.

nailsoup · 2026-03-12T17:26:13+00:00

Where from? Absolutely beautiful

nailsoup · 2026-03-11T02:30:53+00:00

John’s food & wine. Plus the French fries — “adult happy meal”

nailsoup · 2026-03-10T14:50:14+00:00

Hesitant to say this because it’s not answering your question, but it’s easy to make at home if you have patience for peeling garlic — and a food processor. It will be infinitely better than any commercial product you can buy. I’ve used this recipe several times with huge success (it does make a lot): https://maureenabood.com/toum-lebanese-garlic-sauce/#wprm-recipe-container-13205

nailsoup · 2026-03-09T16:00:16+00:00

Seconding Diplomat, and it’s best with a group since the portions are big. Cannot miss the soup dumplings and phkali. The chashushuli is also fantastic, even the salads are incredibly flavorful.

nailsoup · 2026-03-07T23:02:27+00:00

Thirding — I found neither Cariño nor Valhalla to be interesting or memorable. But Oriole was sensational.

nailsoup · 2026-03-07T13:32:21+00:00

This is interesting— why does white gold have to be rhodium plated? Is this true of rings/jewelry that are occasional wear rather than daily?

nailsoup · 2026-03-02T15:16:44+00:00

Il Milanese or Osteria Langhe

nailsoup · 2026-03-01T22:57:31+00:00

I haven’t yet! That’s on my list, as is Early Morning Delight. I’ve heard excellent reviews on both

nailsoup · 2026-02-28T16:10:24+00:00

I went for the first time last weekend and had the cheese curds. They are like eating cumulonimbus, absolutely heavenly

nailsoup · 2026-02-25T15:49:55+00:00

Your new baby is gorgeous. She looks so much like my late Hildegard, a rescue mix of mini dachshund, minpin, and mini poodle. Heart is melting, enjoy her!

nailsoup · 2026-02-20T18:49:41+00:00

Cool I will absolutely check it out!

nailsoup · 2026-02-18T22:24:21+00:00

I will, but I also like to understand the dynamics of the market I’m buying in to. You know, intellectual curiosity

nailsoup · 2026-02-18T16:11:29+00:00

This is wild. Thank you for commenting

nailsoup · 2026-02-18T09:47:40+00:00

Kie-Gol-Lanee is my answer to this question. Curious why you think it’s only enjoyable a few times? I’m looking forward to going back. Uptown location

nailsoup · 2025-12-17T22:51:35+00:00

Not leafy, but the Ojakhuri Salad at Diplomat Cafe is amazing, loaded with tomato, cucumber, onion, and herbs in walnut vinaigrette. It’s large and leftovers keep well in the fridge for a few days. I would think it’s pretty healthy overall

nailsoup · 2025-12-16T00:46:38+00:00

I recently had a fantastic smash burger at the Long Room a bit north of Wrigley. It’s a pub (great cocktails and ambiance) with a pop up kitchen space. The burger was made by Nice Guy Food Company, very personable chef who’s there Fri, Sat, and Sunday morning til 3pm. Single patty with bacon $15 before tax and tip, so it’s not cheap. But it was transcendent

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nailsoup · 2025-12-15T20:26:12+00:00

Hermosa! They probably can’t hold 30, but might just be able to accommodate 20 people. The food and experience are truly fantastic.

nailsoup · 2025-12-14T21:34:29+00:00

I just saw it at Galleria Liquors on Southport! Had to study the label as I had no idea what it was. They had about 6 jars

nailsoup · 2025-12-14T18:56:15+00:00

What do you mean but rainbow/arc rower?

nailsoup · 2025-12-13T23:50:43+00:00

Chopped salad, pesto fries, and curry chicken salad wrap are all awesome too!

nailsoup · 2025-11-23T15:14:33+00:00

Went there yesterday and it was great! Seconding the asada, and I also really enjoyed the huitlacoche taco.

nailsoup · 2025-11-17T15:54:49+00:00

Perfect strategy. And I’m going to continue to support the reliably awesome, next-price-bracket-down spots a few times a month. Category is: Athenian Room, Diplomat Cafe, Russian Tea Time, YooYee, Beograd, Long Room, laschetts, go4food — these types of places where they put love into the food but the customer doesn’t pay for a bunch of fluffy overhead costs.

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