NEW DATE!!! Evanston Lunch Group/Taste of Peru 4/23 12:30 pm
NEW DATE!!! Evanston Lunch Group/Taste of Peru 4/23 12:30 pm
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NEW DATE!!! Evanston Lunch Group/Taste of Peru 4/23 12:30 pm
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Post #1 - March 17th, 2010, 1:11 pmDUE TO SOME SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, WE ARE RESCHEDULING OUR APRIL LUNCH FOR FRIDAY, 4/23. DETAILS BELOW.
For our April get-together, the Evanston Lunch Group once again heads south of the border--literally and figuratively--as we make our way south on Clark Street to:
Taste of Peru/Sabor Peruano
http://www.tasteofperu.com/
6545 North Clark
Chicago
773/381-4540
Date: Friday, April 23
Time: 12:30 pm
Taste of Peru was among the restaurants visited back in the earliest days of the Evanston Lunch Group (circa 2004-2005). However, that evidently was so long ago that no record of the lunch appears to exist. There are a couple of other Taste of Peru threads--
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2884&hilit=sabor+peruano
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=4759&hilit=sabor+peruano
--although neither has been added to in a while. Maybe that's appropriate for a place that bills itself as "el mejor secreto de Chicago" (the best-kept secret in Chicago). Let's go and discover the secret for ourselves!Last edited by tarte tatin on April 8th, 2010, 10:27 am, edited 4 times in total."Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #2 - March 17th, 2010, 1:25 pmThis is great! I've been meaning to try TBA for quite while!
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Post #3 - March 25th, 2010, 12:30 pmnr706 wrote:This is great! I've been meaning to try TBA for quite while!
Sorry, NR--TBA will have to wait--it's now ToP....
"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #4 - March 25th, 2010, 12:42 pmOh, all right ... I'll show up anyway. But only for the company and because I love the food at ToP.
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Post #5 - March 25th, 2010, 3:39 pmI will do my best to be there. I've wanted to try this place for a long time and being there with other LTHers will provide a perfect opportunity to sample a bunch of their offerings.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #6 - March 25th, 2010, 7:17 pmI'm looking forward to joining you all.
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Post #7 - March 25th, 2010, 7:23 pmMe and my membership card will be there.Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #8 - March 30th, 2010, 10:40 amronnie_suburban wrote: I've wanted to try this place for a long time and being there with other LTHers will provide a perfect opportunity to sample a bunch of their offerings.
My thoughts exactly! Hope you can make it, Ronnie!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #9 - April 2nd, 2010, 8:46 amDave148 wrote:Me and my membership card will be there.
Please scratch me from the list.Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #10 - April 2nd, 2010, 2:44 pmI am so sorry to cancel, but I was just invited to a staff luncheon for a retiring colleague at the same time, and I need to be there. I am sure the food will be better at Taste of Peru, and I'll miss your company. Looking forward to hearing what you think.
Evy
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Post #11 - April 6th, 2010, 10:15 amBUMP! Just a reminder about the ELG lunch scheduled for this Friday.... The more, the merrier!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #12 - April 8th, 2010, 10:33 amPlease note: The date for the April ELG lunch at Taste of Peru has been changed to Friday, 4/23.
The attendee list at this point, I believe, includes the following:
NR706
Ronnie Suburban (tentative)
Tarte Tatin
More are certainly welcome!!!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #13 - April 8th, 2010, 10:43 amDave148 wrote:Dave148 wrote:Me and my membership card will be there.
Please scratch me from the list.
OK - I'm inNever order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #14 - April 8th, 2010, 1:01 pmGreat! We had a scheduling conflict as well tomorrow, but would love to join you on the 23rd. As a matter of fact, we have tickets that very evening to hear the great Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca at the Old Town School of Folk Music, so this is arch-appropriate.
Robert and Catherine
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Post #15 - April 15th, 2010, 10:40 amThe planets align! See you all then.
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Post #16 - April 19th, 2010, 3:49 pmGreat! Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday!
Updated list:
NR706
Ronnie Suburban (tentative)
Tarte Tatin
Dave 148
Mr. and Mrs. Chapulin
Paul SL
moetchandon
Again, more are certainly welcome....Last edited by tarte tatin on April 20th, 2010, 11:10 pm, edited 1 time in total."Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #17 - April 20th, 2010, 10:56 pmI would like to attend if there is still room.
Sharon
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Post #18 - April 20th, 2010, 11:13 pmmoetchandon wrote:I would like to attend if there is still room.
Sharon
Yes, certainly! I've added you to the list. See you Friday!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #19 - April 22nd, 2010, 9:34 pmSadly, it looks like I'll have to bow out tomorrow. I have to leave my office early at the end of the day and because of that, I can't also take a long lunch. Very sorry to miss what I'm sure will be a good one.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #20 - April 23rd, 2010, 6:56 amSorry, need to take a pass today. I have to attend a funeral.Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #21 - April 23rd, 2010, 6:58 amI'm afraid we have to cancel at the last minute. What a shame! We were looking forward to this.
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Post #22 - April 23rd, 2010, 9:21 amRonnie, Dave, Chapulins--
So sorry you won't make it.... We'll miss you!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #23 - April 23rd, 2010, 7:00 pmThanks to Gail for organizing this lunch. Even though it was a small group, it was a good one. I probably hadn't been to Taste of Peru in a couple of years - I'd forgotten how good it is.
One of the first things I noticed - they seem to have gotten a new sign.
We started with a Peruvian Tamal, stuffed with chicken, and topped with marinated onion.
On to an Empanada de Carne (Beef with raisins, walnuts and egg).
My favorite appetizer was the Ceviche Especial - lots of shellfish, with onions, corn and sweet potato.
Sides with the entrees were interesting, including this Tallarin Saltado de Pollo, which included spaghetti
and the Lomo Saltado, beef with French Fries.
Taste of Peru also makes an excellent Paella, with a good variety of seafood.
After Deta's, Taste of Peru is only the second restaurant the Evanston Lunch Group™ has visited more than once in its nearly five year history. Next month will be someplace new.
