So, the Mrs. and I decided to head on down to the DD for a little late breakfast, and popped into Two Sons at Stanley and Oak Park.
Worst service I've ever experienced in a restaurant...period. So bad, in fact, we left without ordering. There were 5 staff and about 5 patrons in the place...two of which were taking sips of coffee and a bite of food between chain-smoking. Two waitresses were clearing a small table adjacent to where we sat- they made 4 trips to this little empty table: one with a couple of coffee cups and saucers. Then the other would move the saucers and wipe the table. Then the other came back with silverware. Then they brought the smokers some more coffee. we sat there nonplussed as we were being actively and obviously ignored.
We sat, without so much as a "hello...be right with you" for nearly 15 minutes, at which point we got up and walked out. Even as we stood to put our coats on, a waitress standing within 5 feet said nothing.
Unbelieveable.
Quote from: Boris on March 25, 2006, 06:18:39 PM
So, the Mrs. and I decided to head on down to the DD for a little late breakfast, and popped into Two Sons at Stanley and Oak Park.
Worst service I've ever experienced in a restaurant...period. So bad, in fact, we left without ordering. There were 5 staff and about 5 patrons in the place...two of which were taking sips of coffee and a bite of food between chain-smoking. Two waitresses were clearing a small table adjacent to where we sat- they made 4 trips to this little empty table: one with a couple of coffee cups and saucers. Then the other would move the saucers and wipe the table. Then the other came back with silverware. Then they brought the smokers some more coffee. we sat there nonplussed as we were being actively and obviously ignored.
We sat, without so much as a "hello...be right with you" for nearly 15 minutes, at which point we got up and walked out. Even as we stood to put our coats on, a waitress standing within 5 feet said nothing.
Unbelieveable.
It woulda been worse if you actually got served food, believe me. That place is a horror. Went once--never again.
Best breakfast in Berwyn?....
The Lilly...Grove and Ogden...
You will never eat breakfast elsewhere in Berwyn
after going..
Fine lunch as well, great soup and burgers.
Low smoke intake due to good ventilation,
they try to accomodate DINK's with a dog...
An ethereal political wise man of the old board told me of this place,
He ate there every morning, and we as His followers broke the same bread:
Eggs up, sausage links, raison toast, buttered please, and an Ogden Burger,
medium rare....
Even in His advancing years He still looks like an Irish Adonis...
You are what you eat boys and girls.
Boris,
The wife and I had the exact same experience two weeks ago and also ended up with us walking out before ordering...
We went to Connie's instead.
You know it's horrible when even your 11 year old can taste the "horrible" in the food.
Lily's does have a great breakfast . . . but everytime I eat there I walk out with a headache from the smoke. My tolerance is a bit lower than yours, Bear, unfortunately. I am waiting for it to become smoke free to go back, maybe we should invite Alderman Burt Natarus to come to Berwyn.
Patiently waiting for Wishbone which is in walking distance for me.
Art, you wont have to bring Burt
to town....Check out the clerks
line item for Tuesday
That place has had the rep as a horrible place to eat for years. I can't imagine why they are still around.
They're in real trouble if a real breakfast joint opens up in Central Station across the street. I recall some talk in one of the local papers (not the Gazette or Life) about the Chew Chew Cafe maybe opening up there, which would be great if so. The waiter I spoke with today didn't know anything one way or the other about that, though.
Quote from: Bear on March 26, 2006, 08:56:19 AM
Art, you wont have to bring Burt
to town....Check out the clerks
line item for Tuesday
Bear, I can't bring up certain pdf files on my computer, don't ask me, "why?" What is the line 2 item? Banning smoking in restaurants and/or public places? ;D
Art, go to adobe.com and download 7.0 reader,
that should solve your problem, free download
Yipee, smoking ban!!! I may get to go back to Lily's after all!!!
Two Son's has the best hungover, greasy-junk-on-a-plate, strong tar-based coffee breakfast.
It's not a "nice" kind of joint to go for breakfast, it's just a "joint."
You need to sit at the counter between a couple of old stinky, smoky men, order the biscuits 'n gravy with two frieds eggs & hash browns, mix it all together, and you'll forget about any hangover...
You sound like a cardiologist's dream patient.
Grease up those arteries...makes the blood flow better...
So, I don't know about other stuff on this place's menu, or if there's been an ownership change, or any history at all. All I know is that I've lived down the street from this joint for several years now, and I've never been - partially due the reports here. About a month ago, a post popped up on lthforum saying that this place was churning out in-house roasted turkey for sammiches. I called up one day around lunchtime, and spoke to an incredibly nice woman. I explained I had no menu, but wanted to order for lunch. SHe rattled off all of the day's specials along with the prices. I inquired about a turkey club (assuming they had one on offer.) She said "everyone loves his turkey, here," then rattled off the soup choices of the day. I've been back twice. The turkey is real, and so is my growing apreciation of this little hole in the wall. Not sure what type of mayo they use, I'll assume it's fake, sugary, garbage, since most diner places go that route. It's ok tho, cuz I usually grab a club, and bring it home for a mayo swipe. The soups are all about as decent as you'd imagine from a crappy diner. Mostly foodservice stuff. If I were to guess, split pea would be my favorite (Wednesdays) but I have never had it. They always seem to have a sauerkraut soup on offer - never tried it. Maybe that's their homemade soup. Doesn't appeal to me. I should prolly try it since I normally toss about half of the other soups I've tried away. Took a few pics, they came out ok...
The club:
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/seebee6913/club3.jpg)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/seebee6913/club2.jpg)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/seebee6913/club1.jpg)
Turkey Reuben:
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/seebee6913/rueben.jpg)
Soups:
Chowdah (best one I've had from Two Sons to date - but that ain't saying much)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/seebee6913/chowdah.jpg)
Navy Bean (Closest one to homemade. Too salty for me)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/seebee6913/bean.jpg)
Cream of Spinach (Gloppy, kinda flavorless)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/seebee6913/spinach.jpg)
The prices are very reasonable (That turkey club with soup is 6.45 plus tax,) and the waitresses I've encountered have been over the top friendly. The soups are ass for the most part, but I'll vouch for the turkey and price.
Seebee, the Pied Piper really nailed your ass with that roasted turkey, didn't he? ;D ;D He, what do they put on the turkey Reuben?
Same as a regular one. (Real) turkey, kraut, swiss, 1k island. I do have a major problem with whatever it is people refer to as "deli" turkey. I'm just not sure how ppl choose to accept it as turkey when it is clearly some chemist's interpretation of turkey. It doesn't look, feel, or taste like turkey, yet, for some odd reason, ppl accept it as turkey. Not sure how, when, or why that happened, but to each his or her own, I guess. I really enjoy it when a sandwich place chooses to use turkey instead of chemical compounds.
While living in Berwyn all those years, I probably ate at Two Sons, maybe 3 times. I
went to Majorette and Connie's most of the time. I don't know why? I can't remember
any thing wrong with the food or service at the time.
Thinking about it, they have to be doing something right, since they are still serving
and have managed to keep their heads afloat during the rough times. Who owns it?
How long has that restaurant been open?
The current owner is the ex wife of the previous owner. The place itself has had numerous owners and has been around for decades, probably more than 50 years.
We went to Two Sons for the first time like over a year ago for breakfast. I forget what we ordered, but it was very good & a good price too. We always say we want to go back, but haven't had the chance to just yet.
My wife and I go there occasionally. Been going to Garlic Clove instead since they opened. One thing I don't like about Two Sons, and i only mention it because others may really like it, is that they use double yolk eggs. I'm not a huge egg fan and they are too eggy for me.
Heh. One of my first food posts, and pkd's 1st response to one of my food posts. :)
I stopped going to Two Sons when the smoking ban was enacted; they seemed to lose a bit of their "charm."
I've gone to 2 Sons for years and never had a problem with the food or the service. As a matter of fact I believe their service has improved. There was a time they had way too many people working there and one hand had no idea what the other hand was doing. Granted I've only gone for breakfast so cannot comment on lunch and dinner.
The only other problem I've had with 2 Sons is their proximity to George's next door. I don't like staring at the bums on a Sunday morning waiting to get they're liquor fix or sleeping it off on the bus bench. So yeah unfortunately I am patronizing Garlic Clove allot more these days, and thats a shame because the owner is real nice.
I like the windows!
Quote from: Thor on August 09, 2011, 12:01:38 PM
The only other problem I've had with 2 Sons is their proximity to George's next door. I don't like staring at the bums on a Sunday morning waiting to get they're liquor fix or sleeping it off on the bus bench.
Oh you big sissy Thor. As if there's no freaks by the Garlic Clove!
George's is part of the whole ambiance of that corner.
Which may be why the storefronts on the opposite corner underneath those condos sit empty.
QuoteWhich may be why the storefronts on the opposite corner underneath those condos sit empty.
Actually, I don't think George's has a thing to do with it. The rent, area demographics, and lack of foot traffic have much more to do with it.
Quote from: dukesdad on August 09, 2011, 03:31:55 PM
QuoteWhich may be why the storefronts on the opposite corner underneath those condos sit empty.
Actually, I don't think George's has a thing to do with it. The rent, area demographics, and lack of foot traffic have much more to do with it.
Actually the demographics in that area are as good as you will ever find in Berwyn. I think it's the two other issues you mentioned. I heard the rent in those joints is absolutely ridiculously high for retail space in that area considering there are no fucking floors in them. Secondly, you are right about the foot traffic. Contrary to all of the hype and praise I see the Depot District get, the area is a feakin ghost town to me.
Agreed. Other than train traffic, you don't often see people walking a lot between Grove and OPA. People don't seem to leave Two Sons to hit Urban Mutt. Alternately, I have crossed the tracks at Grove to hit Urban Mutt a time or two. Still the lack of foot traffic there is not Geo's fault. I wish there was more on Oak Park Ave itself to generate more foot traffic just north of the tracks.
If the condos were full or near capacity some businesses could survive on resident traffic alone.
I personally feel that the area's functionally obsolete. Berwyn needed a "down town" shopping district 100-120 years ago but not in 2011. Historically, after the 1920s Cermak Rd. became the place to shop. Don't get me wrong, the DD or "Uptown" as it was known still had busy businesses but after the 1970s early 1980s the DD died. The real estate crash of 2008 and the lack of sales in that condo building sure didn't help any revitalization efforts.
Posters like billyjean always talk about all the hospital employees that used to patronize the DD. What happened to all those people?
Quote from: berwynguy on August 09, 2011, 03:55:37 PM
I personally feel that the area's functionally obsolete. Berwyn needed a "down town" shopping district 100-120 years ago but not in 2011. Historically, after the 1920s Cermak Rd. became the place to shop. Don't get me wrong, the DD or "Uptown" as it was known still had busy businesses but after the 1970s early 1980s the DD died. The real estate crash of 2008 and the lack of sales in that condo building sure didn't help any revitalization efforts.
Posters like billyjean always talk about all the hospital employees that used to patronize the DD. What happened to all those people?
What happened is that the hospital built an extensive cafeteria with gormet food and employees get the food discounted.
I know the tax/drug laws changed several years ago (while that mean George Bush was President) and drug reps can no longer ply doctors and nurses with free food. I know for a fact that hurt La Notte. That was back when David owned it, he had quite a racket supplying free lunches for reps. He cried like a baby, I think that hurried his exit.
I've been to Two Sons, and didn't find it that bad.
I expected a greasy spoon diner....and got a greasy spoon diner.
In terms of atmosphere, Snuffy's makes Two Sons look like Spago by comparison.
But, I always loved the food at Snuffy's. ;)
The only place I loved more was the old Joe's Grill on Ogden in Cicero.
Where on Ogden was Joe's Grill? I remember a corner greasy looking trucker grill on Ogden and
maybe 50th Ave.?
Isn't Joe's Grill now the Depot Diner?
Quote from: Bonster on August 09, 2011, 01:40:35 PM
Quote from: Thor on August 09, 2011, 12:01:38 PM
The only other problem I've had with 2 Sons is their proximity to George's next door. I don't like staring at the bums on a Sunday morning waiting to get they're liquor fix or sleeping it off on the bus bench.
Oh you big sissy Thor. As if there's no freaks by the Garlic Clove!
What do you want to see my testicles too now!!
No I just want to taste them.
Your both seriously sick. But good come back, Bonster.
Quote from: Bonster on August 10, 2011, 11:56:27 AM
No I just want to taste them.
Let me give you alittle advice,
You should ALWAYS look at what your putting in your mouth.
Quote from: Berwyn Patsy on August 10, 2011, 07:11:15 AM
Where on Ogden was Joe's Grill? I remember a corner greasy looking trucker grill on Ogden and
maybe 50th Ave.?
It was originally on 50th Ct and Ogden...but then moved a block West after a couple of years.
Run by a guy named Joe Miller.
Thanks Sherman. I thought that was the one you were referring too. Not to many Diners
on Ogden back then, except for Steak and Egger on the corner of 31st and Ogden.
My Uncle--the most beloved Ronny Graf of local Roofing fame, turned me on to both of those places back in the day.
I much preferred Joe's Grill, though.
It was a greasy spoon diner with great food and character! I mean, being from Cicero, who couldn't love a place with a not-so secret room in the back crammed with poker machines that had a two way mirror built into the wall so that you could see the G coming if it came to it...
:D
just saw something on Depot District's facebook page about some changes coming to Two Sons Restaurant. Any clue what's going on? I assume they're renovating because that place reallllly needs to be updated.
I'll drive by today. I've been calling every day since Wednesday to get a turkey club for lunch take out, but no answer. ???
Quote from: iamvika on August 20, 2011, 08:54:16 AM
just saw something on Depot District's facebook page about some changes coming to Two Sons Restaurant. Any clue what's going on? I assume they're renovating because that place reallllly needs to be updated.
Hopefully they bring back that "cloud of smoke" decor. I miss that.
Some times, not a lot any more, but I will miss that great smell that goes a long with the
Cloud of smoke!
Heard they are "reformatting" to possibly a Muslim restaurant.
A "Muslim" restaurant, or one that just conforms to Halal standards?
Well, it's no longer Two Sons Restaurant, it's Tastee Corner Cafe.
http://tasteecornercafe.com/
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In other news, George's is still George's.
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Balls!
I bet my $6.45 club is now gonna be $8.75, and fake, jello, turkey.
I will miss the booths with duct tape on them...
A banner on the building, an awning, a banner hanging from the awning, 3 potted plants, a flower pot, a bike rack and a sandwich board sign.
Not too much crap infront of the place, is there?
Quote from: OakParkSpartan on August 22, 2011, 01:03:25 PM
A banner on the building, an awning, a banner hanging from the awning, 3 potted plants, a flower pot, a bike rack and a sandwich board sign.
Not too much crap infront of the place, is there?
It's a new Special Olympics event: Drunk Obstacle Course.
QuoteA banner on the building, an awning, a banner hanging from the awning, 3 potted plants, a flower pot, a bike rack and a sandwich board sign.
But $1.75 High Life pints, how can you beat it?
A BDC board member said he talked to to the owner and she is remodeling, she is not changing the menu, and it will not be a "Muslim restaurant.
Quote from: Bonster on August 22, 2011, 01:20:59 PM
A BDC board member said he talked to to the owner and she is remodeling, she is not changing the menu, and it will not be a "Muslim restaurant.
Good to know Bons, thanks! I think the place needed a bit of a remodel.
Quote from: OakParkSpartan on August 22, 2011, 01:03:25 PM
A banner on the building, an awning, a banner hanging from the awning, 3 potted plants, a flower pot, a bike rack and a sandwich board sign.
Not too much crap infront of the place, is there?
and don't forget the city park bench paid with TIF funds
Last Thurs night I was on the train passing thru Berwyn about 9:50ish. Garv's and George's were the only place that had lights on. Even OoT seemed dark, but maybe it was only the dark windows. Berwyn goes to sleep early.
Quote from: iamvika on August 20, 2011, 08:54:16 AM
just saw something on Depot District's facebook page about some changes coming to Two Sons Restaurant. Any clue what's going on? I assume they're renovating because that place reallllly needs to be updated.
What's going on is that the owner got a new lease from the landlord and is committing some funds to updating and remodeling the place.
That's it.
It will still be the same food with the same owner. Not a bad little place. And NO...its not going to be a "Muslim" restaurant. The owner is of the Muslim faith, but the food is greasy spoon diner variety...and not bad at all.
I wonder if they're any relation to "Tastee Donuts"? :-\
looks like a welcome and much needed change.... the owner had no choice but to step it up. With places like garlic clove just across the street as well as other new places opening up she would have put herself out of business keeping that same ol' ghetto fabulous decor...... I like a dive as much as anyone but that place was in dire need of a facelift.... good for them. It makes the depot district look that much better. I lament the removal of the dining counter.....should have kept it. It's a big part of what makes a diner a diner. Also would have gone for a more retro look.... Now if they could stay open 24 hrs so that i had a place to drink my coffee and sulk at 2.a.m., that would really be a welcomed treat.
Bonstar asked is the Tastee Corner Cafe a Muslim restaurant or just conforming to Halal standards. The word Halal is an Arabic word meaning "permitted" or "Lawful". Halal foods are foods that are allowed under the Islamic dietary guidlines gathered from the Qu'ran.The owner of Tastee Corner Cafe is Albainion of Muslim faith. To comply with Halal standards the restaurant would not be able to serve pork products, blood or blood by products, the meat of any carniverous animals, birds of prey, animals that are dead before slaughter/butchering, animals without external ears and animals not slaughtered in the name of Allah.
As I understand, pork and pork products will not be served in conjunction with the spiritual beliefs of the owner. I do not know about the rest. So if you like a nicely cooked pork chop, ham, bacon or sausage with your eggs or a BLT, this will not be the place to go.
As-Salaamu Alaikum All
"As you understand it"? Any basis for your "understanding"? She has owned the restaurant for a long time and has always served bacon and sausage.
A breakfast joint in Berwyn that doesn't serve bacon, sausage, or ham with their eggs won't be around long.
Yes, dukesdad, as "I understand it." The basis of my understanding is from trying to order a grilled cheese and ham sandwich and being told pork is no longer being served. Go in and try to order a pork dish and then it will be your understanding as well!
I went there today for breakfast and although I did not order any there was sausage pattys on the menu. The menu still said 2 Sons so it is an old menu, maybe she'll be changing it up on a newer menu. Either way I wouldn't mind if the restaurant followed Halal standards as long as what they offered was done right. Who knows maybe it'll bring in different people to The Depot.
BTW- as we ate we noticed allot of new people coming in and out of the corner condos.
Truman, it may bring new people in, but it will turn a lot of regulars away.
Quote from: Crunchie on August 27, 2011, 07:56:42 PM
A breakfast joint in Berwyn that doesn't serve bacon, sausage, or ham with their eggs won't be around long.
If I saw the hours of operation starting at 7am, they are not getting Metra transit business by not opening up earlier than that. Personally, I would think a 5am opening time would be good. They need to realize their potential customer base expects a hearty breakfast selection [eggs, meats, hashbrown potatoes, etc.]. THEY ARE THE ONLY BREAKFAST DINNER WITHING A MILE RADIUS OF THE BERWYN METRA STOP!
Not sure what time they open but doesn't The Garlic Clove serve breakfast? I've been there on the weekends for breakfast.
Quote from: Thor on August 29, 2011, 09:02:42 AM
Not sure what time they open but doesn't The Garlic Clove serve breakfast? I've been there on the weekends for breakfast.
GC opens two hours later and is closed on Monday.
Is Tastee Corner open today?
Quote from: frankvdv on August 29, 2011, 08:36:02 AM
If I saw the hours of operation starting at 7am, they are not getting Metra transit business by not opening up earlier than that. Personally, I would think a 5am opening time would be good. They need to realize their potential customer base expects a hearty breakfast selection [eggs, meats, hashbrown potatoes, etc.]. THEY ARE THE ONLY BREAKFAST DINNER WITHING A MILE RADIUS OF THE BERWYN METRA STOP!
No they're not.
Quote from: seebee on August 22, 2011, 12:51:54 PM
Balls!
I bet my $6.45 club is now gonna be $8.75, and fake, jello, turkey.
Same great price, food was a joke. Fake, jello turkey, bacon was some fake, sizzlean product as well. I didn't have a menu, and I didn't grab one, the bacon may be fake on purpose which is fine, but that jello, yellow, jiggly, fake turkey product is an absolute deal breaker. Pictures soon. Soup was good to decent - chicken/rice today. Not a cream base, but a stock base. Shame. Thought I found a nice little throwback diner with actual food for honest prices here. I'm tapping out on my enjoyment of this place. Scroo them, but I hope they do well otherwise. I really do. Yuck, they even sliced the fake turkey jello extra thick. It was gross. I hope my cam picked up the grain / texture of this garbage. I'll post pix later.
Here's a suggestion seebeee....don't eat turkey when you go to diners and fast food joints...probably will save you a ton of agita.
Quote from: The Jackal on September 13, 2011, 03:09:06 PM
Here's a suggestion seebeee....don't eat turkey when you go to diners and fast food joints...probably will save you a ton of agita.
I don't think so. I normally test the waters first as I did here. I used to like this place specifically FOR the turkey. There are plenty of diners and fast food joints that take pride in their product. As far as I can tell, Tastee Corner Cafe does not take pride in theirs when it comes to turkey.
Here's what I was sold:
http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=32049&p=387854#p387854
And in fairness, I was singing praises for Two Sons in that lth thread, and also in this thread as well.
So, just beware the turkey if you think of turkey as meat from a bird, and not a yellowish, gelatinous, mixture of chemicals, like Tastee Corner Cafe, Subway, Potbelly, and Mr Submarine.
Yeah...but in all fairness--Mr Sub's has got GREAT tuna! ;D
Quote from: STL on August 27, 2011, 10:36:35 AM
Bonstar asked is the Tastee Corner Cafe a Muslim restaurant or just conforming to Halal standards. The word Halal is an Arabic word meaning "permitted" or "Lawful". Halal foods are foods that are allowed under the Islamic dietary guidlines gathered from the Qu'ran.The owner of Tastee Corner Cafe is Albainion of Muslim faith. To comply with Halal standards the restaurant would not be able to serve pork products, blood or blood by products, the meat of any carniverous animals, birds of prey, animals that are dead before slaughter/butchering, animals without external ears and animals not slaughtered in the name of Allah.
As I understand, pork and pork products will not be served in conjunction with the spiritual beliefs of the owner. I do not know about the rest. So if you like a nicely cooked pork chop, ham, bacon or sausage with your eggs or a BLT, this will not be the place to go.
As-Salaamu Alaikum All
Well, the owner was an ethnic Albanian Muslim BEFORE she remodeled the restaurant also...and I distinctly remember pork products on her menu back then. So she either was non compliant back then and/or had a spiritual revelation in the interim. If something has changed in the interim, that's news to me though.
Quote from: Crunchie on August 27, 2011, 07:56:42 PM
A breakfast joint in Berwyn that doesn't serve bacon, sausage, or ham with their eggs won't be around long.
+1.
Why the hell do they have inject religion into food?
That's unconstitutional for me. There should be a separation of church and food in Berwyn. :-)
The website seems to indicate they serve monkey: http://tasteecornercafe.com/
Quote from: seebee on September 13, 2011, 11:49:06 PM
Quote from: The Jackal on September 13, 2011, 03:09:06 PM
Here's a suggestion seebeee....don't eat turkey when you go to diners and fast food joints...probably will save you a ton of agita.
I don't think so. I normally test the waters first as I did here. I used to like this place specifically FOR the turkey. There are plenty of diners and fast food joints that take pride in their product. As far as I can tell, Tastee Corner Cafe does not take pride in theirs when it comes to turkey.
Here's what I was sold:
http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=32049&p=387854#p387854
And in fairness, I was singing praises for Two Sons in that lth thread, and also in this thread as well.
So, just beware the turkey if you think of turkey as meat from a bird, and not a yellowish, gelatinous, mixture of chemicals, like Tastee Corner Cafe, Subway, Potbelly, and Mr Submarine.
The photos are terrifying.
:D
Food scares you?
Quote from: Bonster on September 14, 2011, 09:19:43 AM
:D
Food scares you?
I suppose it depends on your definition of food. I'm thinking Michael Pollan would have a problem with that stuff.
Food is a very broad term.
IMO, turkey is not a very broad term that is open to interpretation.
Quote from: seebee on September 14, 2011, 09:38:49 AM
Food is a very broad term.
IMO, turkey is not a very broad term that is open to interpretation.
I was referring to the facon.
Quote from: pcm1112 on September 14, 2011, 09:32:58 AM
Quote from: Bonster on September 14, 2011, 09:19:43 AM
:D
Food scares you?
I suppose it depends on your definition of food.
food: Any non-liquid I can shove down throat and pass with the aid of Metamucil.
Quote from: Bonster on September 14, 2011, 10:04:54 AM
Quote from: pcm1112 on September 14, 2011, 09:32:58 AM
Quote from: Bonster on September 14, 2011, 09:19:43 AM
:D
Food scares you?
I suppose it depends on your definition of food.
food: Any non-liquid I can shove down throat and pass with the aid of Metamucil.
Gotcha...(disregard Pollan reference)
Seebee, those photos of the faux-turkey from LTH made me lose my apetite. That is some nasty shit, and I agree with you, stores/restaurants should not refer to it as 'turkey breast', or anything similar. Maybe 'turkey product', so you at least have a chance to dodge the bullet.
Thanks CB for the LTH posts. That was a real knock out punch! I was going to try it but not anymore. Sounds pretty bad. Keep the reviews coming.
Don't discount them having other great food. I can only speak for the "turkey" and facon that I was given. The soup was actually pretty good.
Taste Corner Cafe -was out this morning at the trainstation and handed out fresh coffee and a bag with hummus+Pita and Baklava.
I see lots of people don't like their food but I have to say we have liked it when it was the old duct-tape-booth-place and I like it better now with the new look they have. I am pretty excited for the option to have middle eastern food options. I love the places in Oak Park and I hope their Hummus and Tabouleh will be good. Will try it as soon as possible.
It's nice to have other options than just pasta in town.
What middle eastern food options have you tried there?
I had their Mexican skillet and it was a four-yolk beast, just like Two Sons. Luckily, chorizo is something you can get away with using turkey for since they add a shitload of jalapeno (to the dish) for heat. If you a want bacon, sausage and ham skillet forget it. I'll have to try their corned beef hash skillet next.
Quote from: binchen6 on October 18, 2011, 01:28:53 PM
Taste Corner Cafe -was out this morning at the trainstation and handed out fresh coffee and a bag with hummus+Pita and Baklava.
I see lots of people don't like their food but I have to say we have liked it when it was the old duct-tape-booth-place and I like it better now with the new look they have. I am pretty excited for the option to have middle eastern food options. I love the places in Oak Park and I hope their Hummus and Tabouleh will be good. Will try it as soon as possible.
It's nice to have other options than just pasta in town.
Middle Eastern food? This could be great news if it can last! I'll try and grab a menu today - I'll be driving right by on the way to the Y.
Menu in hand...
Hummus plate- 4.99
Fattoush - 4.99
Tabouleh - 4.99
Kefta - 11.95
Chicken Tawook - 11.95
No descriptions on any of these, but among the eggs, pancakes, paninis, gyros, burgers, and pastas, that's the sprinkling of Mid Eastern stuff. Maybe I'll pop in for breakfast, and ask them why no falafel, shawarma, or baba gannouj, and see what she says. Maybe her eyes will light up. Indian food has gotta be around the corner now - maybe a few years, but it's gotta be coming.
Quote from: seebee on October 18, 2011, 06:22:19 PM
Menu in hand...
Hummus plate- 4.99
Fattoush - 4.99
Tabouleh - 4.99
Kefta - 11.95
Chicken Tawook - 11.95
No descriptions on any of these, but among the eggs, pancakes, paninis, gyros, burgers, and pastas, that's the sprinkling of Mid Eastern stuff. Maybe I'll pop in for breakfast, and ask them why no falafel, shawarma, or baba gannouj, and see what she says. Maybe her eyes will light up. Indian food has gotta be around the corner now - maybe a few years, but it's gotta be coming.
Meatball
Congratulations, Seebee! It is a rare occasion indeed when you can make 2 consecutive posts without any turkey/mayo complaints. ;)
Quote from: seebee on October 18, 2011, 06:22:19 PM
Menu in hand...
Hummus plate- 4.99
Fattoush - 4.99
Tabouleh - 4.99
Kefta - 11.95
Chicken Tawook - 11.95
No descriptions on any of these, but among the eggs, pancakes, paninis, gyros, burgers, and pastas, that's the sprinkling of Mid Eastern stuff. Maybe I'll pop in for breakfast, and ask them why no falafel, shawarma, or baba gannouj, and see what she says. Maybe her eyes will light up. Indian food has gotta be around the corner now - maybe a few years, but it's gotta be coming.
Mutant
Quote from: Crunchie on October 18, 2011, 09:55:08 PM
Congratulations, Seebee! It is a rare occasion indeed when you can make 2 consecutive posts without any turkey/mayo complaints. ;)
LOL...I have a suggestion-lets BAN any and/or all turkey and/or mayo (real or imagined) related products in Berwyn...PERMANENTLY!
Quote from: The Jackal on October 18, 2011, 09:47:07 PM
Quote from: seebee on October 18, 2011, 06:22:19 PM
Menu in hand...
Hummus plate- 4.99
Fattoush - 4.99
Tabouleh - 4.99
Kefta - 11.95
Chicken Tawook - 11.95
No descriptions on any of these, but among the eggs, pancakes, paninis, gyros, burgers, and pastas, that's the sprinkling of Mid Eastern stuff. Maybe I'll pop in for breakfast, and ask them why no falafel, shawarma, or baba gannouj, and see what she says. Maybe her eyes will light up. Indian food has gotta be around the corner now - maybe a few years, but it's gotta be coming.
Meatball
I know what these are being a lover of Mid Eastern eats, but there was no description on the menu. The kefta and tawook are listed under "specialties" with no description. I'm assuming it's an entree, but no mention of rice, pita, sauces, etc.
For a Berwyn breakfast, I'm stickin' with Connie's
I'm with you on that one Pat!
Quote from: seebee on October 18, 2011, 10:52:16 PM
Quote from: The Jackal on October 18, 2011, 09:47:07 PM
Quote from: seebee on October 18, 2011, 06:22:19 PM
Menu in hand...
Hummus plate- 4.99
Fattoush - 4.99
Tabouleh - 4.99
Kefta - 11.95
Chicken Tawook - 11.95
No descriptions on any of these, but among the eggs, pancakes, paninis, gyros, burgers, and pastas, that's the sprinkling of Mid Eastern stuff. Maybe I'll pop in for breakfast, and ask them why no falafel, shawarma, or baba gannouj, and see what she says. Maybe her eyes will light up. Indian food has gotta be around the corner now - maybe a few years, but it's gotta be coming.
Meatball
I know what these are being a lover of Mid Eastern eats, but there was no description on the menu. The kefta and tawook are listed under "specialties" with no description. I'm assuming it's an entree, but no mention of rice, pita, sauces, etc.
Well, at almost 12 bucks, that HAS to be
SOME type of meatball...LOL!!!!
I would imagine there are some sides that come with, but who cares? Ask the waitress/waiter
For 12 bucks, they should give you a side of bacon and ham! Jesus saves, Moses invests, and Allah eats well.
PORK IS BACK! or so the sign now says on the front of Two Sons.