Bloomingfoods
Among the notable business closings I failed to note in a previous post, Encore cafe closed it's doors. Mercifully, that is, to make way for one of the best things to happen to the near west side since I've been here (and that ridiculous Cafe D'lish closed). I roll my eyes when I hear disappointment that Encore and its overpriced half-assed food are gone.
Bloomingfoods opened its near west side store sometime last year, and I'm embarrassed to say, we go there so often, one of the cashiers has memorized our 5-digit member number. But that also points up one of the awesome things about it. It's a local business staffed by people who actually want to work there. It's really the closest thing to a neighborhood market I'm likely to experience. We actually have a meat/cheese and wine guy who we know by name and asks US for suggestions for what to get.
They sell nice local produce, often with good deals. They also carry hormone-free, antibiotic-free meat, nice fish, scallops, mussels (we have them at least twice a month), and, most relevant for this blog, a hot bar with daily soups and veg and non-veg dishes (not to mention the sandwich counter). Highlights here have been a Ground Nut Stew, Sherry Mushroon Chicken, Dijon Brussels sprouts, Seitan Burgundy and Tofu Stroganoff. The disappointments are seldom and mild.
However, I should also note that we have had some of the best food in town at the East side store. Last weekend we had a freaking awesome cumin beef, Dijon green beans, Cuban pork and a Moroccan veg dish. A few months ago we had some Moroccan beets whose recipe I'll be chasing until I find it.
Near West
Location: 316 W. Sixth St.
Phone: 333-7312
East
Location: 3220 East Third St.
Phone: 336-5400
Bloomingfoods Website
posted by l.b. @ 1:20 PM
3 Comments:
Agreed! Both West and East have great food!
Your negativity and criticisms are at once appalling and hilariously self-important. Why would you say such awful things about every single eatery you dine at? I always thought that the point of writing about food was to share the pleasures of the table with others, not to undermine any sort of enjoyment you've taken from the meal with scathing remarks. Shame on you.
Uh. Is that a joke? This post was a RECOMMENDATION for Bloomingfoods. Apparently you haven't read any of the posts. I'll save you the trouble since you're as lazy as you are long-winded. Of 13 posts I've done reviewing restaurants, 11 are positive and 3 (THREE) are negative (including this one which is also a RECOMMENDATION for Bloomingfoods). I appreciate getting comments nevertheless!
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