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I had a lovely afternoon late lunch at the Bistro 110. Nice French cuisine. For something very traditionally French I tried the Cod and potato like a Brandade de Morue, or a cod mousse. It was delicious but as I am quickly learning Chicago restaurants use a lot of salt. I am not sure why there is a need for over salting foods but it could be the need for more sodium in take because environment is so dry.

The chocolate mousse cake was divine. I will go back to try some of the beef dishes.

Bistro 110
110 E. Pearson Street between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street
Chicago, IL
phone: 312-266-3110

I’ve always admired Chicago for its beauty and architectural acumen. I lived briefly in Chicago enjoyed the luster of the city and well groomed streets. Unlike, New York – don’t get me wrong New York raised me from a poor country girl to one who appreciates the finer things in life – Chicago has a plan for living. That plan has recently created a new paradigm in cooking.

Let’s take Pane Caldo for instance a complete surprise to my palette – one which was defined by my New York up bringing and country cooking of my ancestors – I was surprised by unusual mix of herbs and spices. I can’t tell you what the cuisine of Pane Caldo is but is apparent it’s a hybrid of French and Northern Italian. And yet the exoteric blend of sweet sour, dill, spicy makes me believe that chef, Maurice Bonhomme’s interesting heritage plays into the juxtaposition of flavors.

I highly recommend Pane Caldo not only for the delicious experience your palette, with a fine pairing of wine, will receive, but makes for a beautiful romantic evening.

On tues Tery and I went to a french restaurant called Le Bonne Soupe. The bread was delicious, fries were awsome,Tery ordered the La Florentine with Spinach, mushrooms and béchamel and I ordered the All American Cheddar Cheeseburger, Served on French brioche with lettuce, tomato and onions it was huge couldnt even finish one half of it!!

Daily Eats reviews Ratatouille a movie about rats and french food. Artist, Pam Riding gives her review of Citron Bistro and movie, Ratatouille. Citron Bistro NYC is located on Columbus Avenue and 83.

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