Leona's Onion Rings
Leona's Onion Rings
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Leona's Onion Rings
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Post #1 - November 21st, 2009, 10:29 pmMr. Pie and I were at Leona's to celebrate a friend's birthday, when much to his dismay, they no longer make onion rings! The entire night was ruined and his future looked bleak until I reminded him about the power of LTH. Surely someone remembers these onion rings and knows a place that sells the same kind. They had the smooth, pale, crumbless type of coating and were huge. He describes them as "doughy." Any suggestions on who makes a good substitute so he can be happy again?Last edited by Pie Lady on December 11th, 2009, 8:55 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Post #2 - November 21st, 2009, 10:30 pmMy first guess would be Popeye's Chicken.
It's a battered, not breaded ring, somewhat spicy.
Not all stores make it.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #3 - November 22nd, 2009, 6:58 amdid you ask if you could still order them? in my experience, Leona's is very accommodating about making items that used to be on their menu.
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Post #4 - November 22nd, 2009, 9:05 amSort of. Pie Dude asked if they still make the onion rings and our waiter said no.
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Post #5 - November 22nd, 2009, 11:23 amJoelF wrote:My first guess would be Popeye's Chicken.
It's a battered, not breaded ring, somewhat spicy.
Not all stores make it.
No joke. They're very good at Popeye's. They usually don't make them until you order them, so you're always getting them hot out of the fryer (you can expect to wait 5-10 minutes after ordering).
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Post #6 - November 22nd, 2009, 12:09 pmLawrence's fisheries on cermak. I tell em' alittle well done . also, Franklin tap 1 blk. south of SEARS Tower. both very good!
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Post #7 - November 22nd, 2009, 12:10 pmnsxtasy wrote:No joke. They're very good at Popeye's.
Really depends on the location. I've had them where they were OK (not great) and other locations they've bordered on awful.
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Post #8 - November 22nd, 2009, 12:15 pmHad some great thick, doughy yet crisp, smooth-style onion rings (surprisingly) at Easy Bar.
Nice serving for $3, too.
Easy Bar
1944 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622-3146
(773) 227-4644
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Post #9 - November 22nd, 2009, 9:44 pmBuffalo Wild Wings has this type of Onion Rings.
Many locations including Lincoln Park, Skokie, and reportedly opening in Evanston.Senorita P.
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Post #10 - December 29th, 2009, 11:17 amConfirmed, once again, that Easy Bar has perfect onion rings. The batter has the slight sweetness of Belgian waffle batter. Oh my god, were they satisfying.
Great pairing with Macallan 12.
Of course, it always helps that the Bears put on a good show, too.
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Post #11 - December 29th, 2009, 11:50 amI had some great onion rings at Toon's yesterday, along with some of their wings.
Battered and smooth, although maybe not giant, but also not small. Very well seasoned and perfectly cooked.
And on Monday's they are half price!
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Post #12 - December 29th, 2009, 12:27 pmGreat rings at Toons.
Boston Blackie's also does a good job with the giant style. Varies by location. Can be too greasy."Strange how potent cheap music is."
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Post #13 - December 29th, 2009, 2:31 pmI don't know if they are doughy, but the onion rings at Murphy's Bleachers are battered and VERY good!Leek
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