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Chicago Bites|Chicago Bites #108 Tallulah Episode
Fava beans and strawberries make the Alaskan halibut a standout dish.
Tammy and I went to Tallulah, a new bistro in Lincoln Square, with high hopes. What we discovered there has a lot of potential. The food is creative, and we tasted hints of greatness. Listen in to hear more.
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00:00 - 01:03 Simple, sleek, and upscale
01:04 - 03:25 Fois Gras is back! A taste of the forbidden fruit
03:26 - 04:43 Add lobster to anything and how could you go wrong?
04:44 - 09:10 A tight squeeze between tables, angling issues, and hallway seating
09:11 - 09:46 Wine recommendation
09:47 - 11:51 East-Meets-West Steak Frites a tad overcooked
11:52 - 12:48 Alaskan Halibut with strawberries, fava beans, and hidden meat
12:49 - 13:45 Portion sizes and meat eating
13:46 - 16:39 Dessert disappointment paired with hints of potential greatness overall
16:40 - 18:16 Ratings and sign-off
Tallulah
4539 N. Lincoln Ave
Bridget's Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Overall: 6/10
Tammy's Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Overall: 5/10
Average price per person: $65
The lobster deviled eggs are really good and really pink.
Related Chicago Bites Posts:
Chalkboard
Fiddlehead Cafe
Trattoria Trullo
Online buzz about Tallulah:
Metromix
Yelp
Check out our Tallulah photos on Flickr.
[ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:08:00 -0600 ]
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