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In the Neighborhood
May 17th, 2008
In the Neighborhood Deli & Cafe opened in April and is at 185 N. Edison. (Between Highland and Larkin. I think Dominoes used to be there.) Click here for their website, and here for lots of cool info on the place and an interview with its owner from Beep.
The Good Shephard
Now this is my kind of place: lots of healthy and vegetarian options, cheap prices, some serious Elgin pride, and outdoor seating.
Creamy chicken artichoke soup
Each sandwich is named after an Elgin school or institution. I had the “Good Shephard.” Also, each sandwich costs $6.50. Now that’s what I’m talking about!
The Kimball
When I was there I saw the cutest thing: The mother of a kid who looked to be around 3 years old ordered the kids’ meal. The restaurant worker asked the child–not the mother–what he would like for his “side,” a cup of fruit or chips. (This kid chose the fruit!) Then they brought out a treasure chest and let him pick a small toy. The mother sat down at a table and the child sat at a miniature kids’ table next to hers, flipping through a picture book while eating his fruit cup. I have never seen a restaurant treat a 3-year-old with more respect.
My only complaint about the place is that everything comes in disposable containers. I know they want to be convenient and fast, but that is so so bad for the environment. Even if they recycle the containers, it doesn’t compare to reusing plates and glasses, etc.
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Ok this is a block from my house. I guess I should try it today :)
-Tom
Sounds great.
Another place you should try if you haven’t yet is the Pickle Barrel by St. Joseph’s hospital. I was going to write a review, but feel free to beat me to it. They’ve only been open a year so not a lot of people know about them, but their food is great.
I know they have some appetizing vegetarian options like Portobello paninis, but I haven’t tried them. Their chicken gyro is awesome though!
Thanks for the tip! I’ve never even heard of the Pickle Barrel. I’m a big panini fan so I will definitely head over there soon!