Cheap Chow Chicago by A. LaBan

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Ecotourism Books

The publisher, Chicago Review:
CHEAP CHOW TELLS WHERE TO DINE WELL FOR LESS IN CHICAGO
Chicago is a great town for food lovers. Already famous for its ribs and pizza, the Windy City has lots more to offer: pierogis, quesadillas, samosas, sushi, ravioli, wiener schnitzel, all these and other gastronomic delights can be found at a multitude of Chicago's ethnic restaurants. Best of all, dining well in Chicago, does not require paying more. Gourmands and travelers on a budget can discover the best of what the city has to offer with the aid of Cheap Chow Chicago by A LaBan , now available in a revised updated edition. A pricing system the author calls "Taste for Less" identifies hundreds of restaurants where an entrée with tax and tip is no more than 10 or 15 dollars. Highlighting a variety of ethnic cuisine and neighborhoods, Cheap Chow Chicago provides a gastronomic tour of the city and suburbs while serving up fascinating facts about Chicago's rich ethnic traditions. Readers will discover: · The definitions of dolmeh and kibbeh (p. 104), enjere and awaze (p. 48), curry and masala (p. 39) and where to get some of each · How to impress out-of-towners with the views from the top of the John Hancock while savoring one of the best deals in town (p. 127) · Where one can order a po' boy and wash it down with Voodoo beer (p. 114) · What greasy spoon in Lakeview houses one of the city's premier Korean restaurants (p. 57) · How and why a bowl of noodles served in Chinatown on the Southside is likely to be different from a bowl of noodles ordered in Uptown's "Little Saigon" (p. 73) · Which restaurant in Lincoln Square, decorated like a compartment on the Orient Express, lets eaters sample dishes from each country that lies along the famous route (p. 154) · Why Chicago is just another way of saying Wild Onion (p. 8) Witty and unsparing commentary on food, ambiance, and service gives readers a fair idea of the strengths and weaknesses of each featured restaurant. Because sometimes mood is as important as food, Cheap Chow Chicago offers separate listings for romantic, all-you-can-eat, outdoor, and all-night eateries. A LaBan has lived in Chicago since 1984. In addition to her corporate cubicle job, she roams the city in search of reasonably priced culinary delights and publishes her fantastic finds in NewCity.

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