Ok LONG time listener, first time caller. I think encountering Ronnie Suburban at dinner the other night finally got me to register and maybe occasionally contribute to the forums. I believe the etiquette is to bump up an existing topic when there is new info, so I found this thread to provide an update.

I was in the Deli today and learned two things. One very sadly, that Isaac and Moishe's mother has passed away, about two weeks ago. I offered condolences, she obviously was an inspiration to them.

As of yesterday, the Deli is offering "Atole de Grano". I found a blogger who describes it, http://mexkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/ ... atole.html . Moishe gave me two kinds, one that was just the hot soupy liquid with hominy kernels and then he gave me some crystalized brown sugar to go with it. He instructed me to put the sugar in my mouth and drink the liquid. The other was what he is selling, blended together already with some sugar, some salt, the soupy liquid and hominy. Available in two sizes, $3 for grande and $2 for chico. Moishe explained that it is a "breakfast drink" and that on the street in their hometown in Mexico it used to be served in clay pots (today in styrofoam).

I enjoyed trying the Atole de Grano, I would really call it a soup more than a drink but either way it is a sweet/savory combo where the flavor of the hominy really comes through.

edb60035 wrote:Ok LONG time listener, first time caller. I think encountering Ronnie Suburban at dinner the other night finally got me to register and maybe occasionally contribute to the forums. I believe the etiquette is to bump up an existing topic when there is new info, so I found this thread to provide an update.

I was in the Deli today and learned two things. One very sadly, that Isaac and Moishe's mother has passed away, about two weeks ago. I offered condolences, she obviously was an inspiration to them.

As of yesterday, the Deli is offering "Atole de Grano". I found a blogger who describes it, http://mexkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/ ... atole.html . Moishe gave me two kinds, one that was just the hot soupy liquid with hominy kernels and then he gave me some crystalized brown sugar to go with it. He instructed me to put the sugar in my mouth and drink the liquid. The other was what he is selling, blended together already with some sugar, some salt, the soupy liquid and hominy. Available in two sizes, $3 for grande and $2 for chico. Moishe explained that it is a "breakfast drink" and that on the street in their hometown in Mexico it used to be served in clay pots (today in styrofoam).

I enjoyed trying the Atole de Grano, I would really call it a soup more than a drink but either way it is a sweet/savory combo where the flavor of the hominy really comes through.

'Welcome,' edb. That's very sad news about news about Florenza. Here's a picture of her and Isaac that was taken in 2007...


Isaac Nava and his mom, Florenza

Thanks, also, for the update on the new offering. I'm curious to check it out.

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I know this has been talked about in the Eating Out area, but I am so impressed with the growth of this business. It is not in my backyard, but I often find myself driving there. What a pleasure to watch a business grow itself in a natural, slow and responsive fashion. What started as a small grocer/deli/butcher has grown into I think, a sensation in the Highland Park/Highwood area. They have added many many prepared Mexican food options, warm for eating immediately or cold to take home. Their char-grilled chicken (half or whole) was to die for, complete with roasted peppers and...I believe - leeks. My Spanish is non-existent, so it is difficult to list the many offerings. Sufficed to say they have what appears to be a 20-foot chalkboard across the width of the store announcing all the take-out/eat-in options. They offer a salad bar with what must be 30 options, also to eat-in or take with you. But the kicker for me was the juice bar, aka "Healthy Juices. A full-color poster in the window of the store displays beautifully the many choices of fruit "blends" all made with the freshest fruit and vegetables directly from the produce section just steps away. It seems there is a blend of veggies and fruit for whatever may ail you, and they are refreshing, delicious, fresh and priced reasonably.
This has to be the newest sensation on the North Shore as the three times I have re-visited, there are more and more people coming in for their healthy fix. I highly recommend the house specialty: Green Joy, a blend of everything green -celery, kale, spinach, green peppers, cucumbers, enhanced by pineapple, oj and honey.
Looks suspect, but tastes and feels great!

I have never taken pictures to post in LTH, but I am motivated to do so.
I will return to post as soon as I do. Meanwhile, if you are up north, do stop in to Isacc and Moishe - you will be glad you did.

The two times that I have been at the deli, even a slight hesitation will bring one of the owners to give you a complete run down of all of their selections - which are quite extensive. They serve some great foods - especially the hot lamb and goat dishes.