02/06/09

The Bagel on Broadway -- good, but could be great

by Banid

I am very pleased to have a Jewish deli in my neighborhood, but please folks, improve the food and I'll be there all the time!

My main complaint is whitefish salad, way way too much mayonnaise. The whitefish should be in chunks, lightly covered with mayo, so you can actually taste the fish. Anywhere else in Chicago to get it without making it myself?

Meat filled blintzes are good, not great. The filling is a bit too dry. Add some broth to the filling when you make it!

The apple strudel is wonderful -- lots of apple, great texture, a keeper!!!

• Pros: apple strudel, decor feels just right
• Cons: some items not good (whitefish salad), service either not attentive, or bugging you with "are you done" questions

01/03/09

Best Salmon Salad Sandwich ever!

by SDDonna

When visiting Chicago from San Diego, I was lucky enough to have my friend, and business colleague, William, take me to his favorite deli.

I ordered the Salmon Salad Sandwich and asked the best bread to eat it on. The owner suggested Halla bread. I was so pleasantly surprised - this was the most amazing sandwich that I've ever eaten. There was not a lot of "filling" or mayo, mostly fresh salmon, and it was such an experience. I even told the manager that he had to open a shop in San Diego, to which he replied, " I can send you the Salmon Salad on dry ice."!! OMG.

They are friendly, family oriented and the food kept me going back for the three weeks I was there. The best food ever from a deli.

• Pros: Only good things to say. It's a very casual dining experience with everyone very friendly.
• Cons: None except that I live in San Diego!

08/20/07

southern fried chicken neither fried nor southern

by spyderflier

i am sure some people may be fooled but this southern boy was not. I was convinced to order the southern fried chicken after listening to the manager go on and on about the best ever southern fried chicken fresh never frozen and just finished cooking. Upon arrival the 1/2 chicken looked good, in fact there was nothing wrong with the chicken, except it was not fried . the skin was not even crisp. i would dare to say this chicen was made with shake and bake, maybe the southern style. a huge disappointment and false advertisement. next time i will ask him a question or two such as ,what type of oil is the chicken fried in? is there a cast iron skillet involved? what makes this chicken southern? hmm. i wonder.

• Pros: 1000 island dressing
• Cons: southern fried chicken