Why must I work and live around so many Zagat-rated restaurants? I need to stop eating at places that serve things in "reductions." You know you're going to spend too much money when you see the word "reduction" on a menu. Orange balsamic reduction, honey reduction, fresh mint reduction, English stilton cream reduction, peppered cognac reduction, port wine raisin reduction, Maderia mushroom reduction, soy ginger reduction... I CAN'T AFFORD THIS SHIT.
I will tell you this much. I fucking love Ice Box Caf. They give you sooooo much food, and at a reasonable price. Also, it's tourist-free! It's off of Lincoln Road, and the tourists don't veer off Lincoln. Thank god. They have the best fucking fritatas ever. I have been eating there every day, and you know what? The menu changes every day! I fucking love it. Let me count the ways.
-Cornflakes crusted french toast WITH FUCKING NUTELLA
-Tres leches pancakes
-Chicken roullade (which I had yesterday, and it is so good -- breaded chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, basil, and mozarella, and it's breaded with coconut flakes, I think, and it's sooooo gooooood)
-COCONUT PANCAKES -- that's a side dish, and it is a goddamn shame it isn't on the menu every day
-roasted sweet potatos
-Thai-style pulled chicken salad
-Baked brie in red wine and honey reduction with toasted walnuts
-CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE OMG!!!!!!11111eleven so good
-Rice crispy treats the size of YOUR HEAD
-FRITTATA OF THE DAY
-QUICHE OF THE DAY, especially the four cheese one because I really like cheese a lot
What I do not like about this place:
-Those chipsters who sat next to my brunching party this morning. Seriously, what the fuck, guys? I don't need to hear about that ballerina who blew you between acts or whatever. I really, really, really don't. And let me tell you this, the phrase "she shoved her tongue down my throat" is unappealing in any context, but especially if it's pertaining to you. Also, stop wearing ironic Jesus tee shirts. It wasn't funny, and I hold Urban Outfitters responsible for this. Stop it!
-Nothing else. Everything else is kosher.
I am so fucking in love with this place. Merry Christmas to me. And bah humbug to you chipsters. Cram it sideways, douchebags.
I will tell you this much. I fucking love Ice Box Caf. They give you sooooo much food, and at a reasonable price. Also, it's tourist-free! It's off of Lincoln Road, and the tourists don't veer off Lincoln. Thank god. They have the best fucking fritatas ever. I have been eating there every day, and you know what? The menu changes every day! I fucking love it. Let me count the ways.
-Cornflakes crusted french toast WITH FUCKING NUTELLA
-Tres leches pancakes
-Chicken roullade (which I had yesterday, and it is so good -- breaded chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, basil, and mozarella, and it's breaded with coconut flakes, I think, and it's sooooo gooooood)
-COCONUT PANCAKES -- that's a side dish, and it is a goddamn shame it isn't on the menu every day
-roasted sweet potatos
-Thai-style pulled chicken salad
-Baked brie in red wine and honey reduction with toasted walnuts
-CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE OMG!!!!!!11111eleven so good
-Rice crispy treats the size of YOUR HEAD
-FRITTATA OF THE DAY
-QUICHE OF THE DAY, especially the four cheese one because I really like cheese a lot
What I do not like about this place:
-Those chipsters who sat next to my brunching party this morning. Seriously, what the fuck, guys? I don't need to hear about that ballerina who blew you between acts or whatever. I really, really, really don't. And let me tell you this, the phrase "she shoved her tongue down my throat" is unappealing in any context, but especially if it's pertaining to you. Also, stop wearing ironic Jesus tee shirts. It wasn't funny, and I hold Urban Outfitters responsible for this. Stop it!
-Nothing else. Everything else is kosher.
I am so fucking in love with this place. Merry Christmas to me. And bah humbug to you chipsters. Cram it sideways, douchebags.
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I used to get amazing choc cake (it was moussey!) with raspberry drizzling at this Thai restaurant a lot. It became my Favorite Restaurant In The World back in '02-'03. When the cake went downhill, I pretty much stopped going there.