Buen Provecho! Pilsen 2012

Mexican Independence Day is right around the corner! As usual the Pilsen community steps up with their 5th annual self-guided walking restaurant tour. Over 20 restaurants have signed up to participate and the excitement is building. With the many going-ons that weekend the Buen Provecho! Pilsen event stands out as a unique opportunity to visit local area restaurants on a leisurely Sunday! I've described the event as trick-or-treat for adults. It's a lot of fun to experience the neighborhood with a just the right size group of people touring Pilsen. This year the event starts in the early afternoon. so the experience will be different than in year's past. I've been to several restaurant crawls in Chicago and this is by far the most convenient in that the overwhelming number of restaurants are in a 1-mile stretch, with just a few off the beaten path. Definitely worth a try to celebrate the Mexican Holiday!

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of the event and can be purchased at www.eighteenthstreet.org

Buen Provecho!

For those who are interested, the date is Sunday, September 16.

And, from the eighteenthstreet website, here's a list of participating restaurants (accurate as of this posting):

Al Teatro Ristorante
Cafe Jumping Bean
La Casa del Pueblo
Coyotes Restaurant
Cuenavaca Restaurant
La Esperanza Restaurant
Josefina's Bakery
Lawrence’s Seafood Restaurant
Lalo's on Maxwell
May Street Cafe
El Mesquite Grill
Restaurante Nuevo Leon
Paleteria El Sabor de Mexico
Paleteria Las Tarascas
Panaderia El Acambaro
Pizza Nova
Riviera Nayarit
Sabas Vega
Simone's
La Taberna Tapas
Trino’s Pizza

Can't wait to take part of the fifth annual Buen Provecho tasting! I heard new restaurants will participate and I'm very excited for that. I'm getting hungry just thinking about all the food that will be provided. There will be two seafood restaurants participating this year that are very good-Lawrence's and Nayarit. I invite all those who are not doing much on Sunday, September 16th (2-7pm) and participate in this event. So bring your adult bib, walking shoes, and stretchy pants!

Here is the update from Facebook!

Tickets are available at http://www.eighteenthstreet.org and are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 day of the event.

Restaurants Participating to date:

Al Teatro Ristorante, 1227 W. 18th Street, 312- 784-9100 www.alteatroristorante.com
Brick Oven Old World Pizza Slice and Homemade Gelato, $13, 33 oz Karafe of House Sangria, Signature Muse Cocktail, or Bucket of Domestic Beer

Lawrence's Seafood Restaurant, 2120 S. Canal Street, 312-225-2113 www.lawrencesfisheries.com
Popcorn Shrimp

La Esperanza Restaurant, 1864 S. Blue Island Avenue, 312-226-9640
Cabrito al Horno (Braised Goat), Vegetarian Fajitas, or Chicken Fajitas

La Casa del Pueblo, 1834 S. Blue Island Ave., 312-421-4664
Tamales- Pork in Red Sauce, Chicken in Green Sauce, or Cheese and Pepper

Cuernavaca Restaurant, 1160 W. 18th Street, 312-829-1147 www.cuernavacarestaurant.com
Chicken Mole, $5 Jumbo Margarita

Josefina's Bakery, 1156 W. 18th Street, 312-733-8332
Mini Conchas, Mini Donuts, Cake

El Mesquite Grill, 1756 W. 18th Street, 312-733-0402
Hand Made Corn Tortilla Quesadillas (Mushroom, Corn Truffle, Pumpkin Flower, Veggie Mix, Pepper, or Epazote) or Taco (House Speciaty Steamed Beef Head aka Barbacoa)

Restaruante Nuevo Leon, 1515 W. 18th Street, 312-421-1517 www.nuevoleonrestaurant.com

Paleteria El Sabor de Mexico, 1639 W. 18th Street, 312-243-2308
Fresh Fruit Water (Variety) , Mini Ice Cream Cone, Mini Paleta, or Mini Yogurt Parfait

La Taberna Tapas, 1301 S. Halsted Street, 312-243-9980
www.latabernatapas.com

Lalo's on Maxwell,730 W. 189th Street, 312-455-9380
www.lalos.com

Paleteria Las Tarascas, 1806 W. 18th Street, 312-496-3346

Panaderia El Acambaro, 1720 W. 18th Street, 312-666-6316

Sabas Vega, 1808 S. Ashland Avenue, 312-666-5180
www.donrafarestaurants.com

Coyotes Restaurant, 1451 W. 18th Street, 312-243-8550
Taco de Al Pastor (spiced pork) y Chorizo (Mexican Sausage), Horchata (Rice Water)

May Street Cafe, 1146 W. Cermak Road, 312-421-4442 www.maystcafe.com

Pizza Nova, 1842 W. 18th Street, 312-666-3500 www.lapizzanova.com
Pizza Slice- Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni

Trino's Pizza, 1013 W. 18th Street, 312-733-2499

Riviera Nayarit, 1514 W. 18th Street, 312-888-3195
Ceviche de Marlin

Simone's, 960 W. 18th Street, 312-666-8601
www.simonesbar.com
1 Spinach/Artichoke Empanada w/ Avacodo Cream or 1 Black Bean Empanada w/ Cranberry Aioli

Cafe Jumping Bean, 1439 W. 18th Street , 312-455-0019 http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-jumping-bean-chicago

Bombon, 1530 W. 18th Street, 312-733-7788, www.chicagobestcakes.com
Mexican Wedding Cookies

El Mariachi Restaurant, 1646 W. 18th Street, 773-960-3234

Los Comales, 1544 W. 18th Street, 312-666-2251 www.loscomales.com

Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Avenue, 312-226-7427 www.honkytonkbbqchicago.com
Rib or Pulled Pork Slider

DeColores Restaurant, 1626 S. Halsted Street, 312-226-9886 www.decolor.us

More restaurants to come!!!!!

Mariachi Monterey will be performing at Plaza Tenochtitlan (18th & Blue Island Ave.) at 3:45 p.m.

The website continues to be updated its is now 30 restaurants for $25!

This is an incredible deal! I hope to see everyone out there.

Buen Provecho! Pilsen
Sunday, September 16, 2012
2pm - 7pm

Go to www.eighteenthstreet.org for tickets!



Thirty Restaurants Participating to date:

Al Teatro Ristorante, 1227 W. 18th Street, 312- 784-9100 www.alteatroristorante.com
Brick Oven Old World Pizza Slice and Homemade Gelato, $13, 33 oz Karafe of House Sangria, Signature Muse Cocktail, or Bucket of Domestic Beer

Lawrence's Seafood Restaurant, 2120 S. Canal Street, 312-225-2113 www.lawrencesfisheries.com
Popcorn Shrimp

La Esperanza Restaurant, 1864 S. Blue Island Avenue, 312-226-9640
Cabrito al Horno (Braised Goat), Vegetarian Fajitas, or Chicken Fajitas

La Casa del Pueblo, 1834 S. Blue Island Ave., 312-421-4664
Tamales- Pork in Red Sauce, Chicken in Green Sauce, or Cheese and Pepper

Cuernavaca Restaurant, 1160 W. 18th Street, 312-829-1147 www.cuernavacarestaurant.com
Chicken Mole, $5 Jumbo Margarita

Josefina's Bakery, 1156 W. 18th Street, 312-733-8332
Mini Conchas, Mini Donuts, Cake

El Mesquite Grill, 1756 W. 18th Street, 312-733-0402
Hand Made Corn Tortilla Quesadillas (Mushroom, Corn Truffle, Pumpkin Flower, Veggie Mix, Pepper, or Epazote) or Taco (House Speciaty Steamed Beef Head aka Barbacoa)

Restaruante Nuevo Leon, 1515 W. 18th Street, 312-421-1517 www.nuevoleonrestaurant.com
Tacos Sabinas (Seasoned Ribeye, grilled onions, tomatoes, peppers, and beans on a flour tortilla) or Quesadilla Raul (Flour tortilla filled with cheese and topped with a green tomatillo sauce)

Paleteria El Sabor de Mexico, 1639 W. 18th Street, 312-243-2308
Fresh Fruit Water (Variety) , Mini Ice Cream Cone, Mini Paleta, or Mini Yogurt Parfait

La Taberna Tapas, 1301 S. Halsted Street, 312-243-9980
www.latabernatapas.com
Paella Espanola (Chicken Breast, Chorizo, and Seasonal Veggies) or Patatas Bravas, $3 8oz Sangria

Lalo's on Maxwell,730 W. 189th Street, 312-455-9380
www.lalos.com
Cochinita Pibil or Flautas (Potato with Pepper), $3 8oz Margarita, $1 Michelada Mix w/ Purchase of Any Regular Beer

Paleteria Las Tarascas, 1806 W. 18th Street, 312-496-3346
Gaspacho Moreliano, Mini-Paleta, or Homemade Ice Cream Sample

Sabas Vega, 1808 S. Ashland Avenue, 312-666-5180
www.donrafarestaurants.com
Taquito of Carnitas (Pork) or Barbacoa (Steamed Beef)

Coyotes Restaurant, 1451 W. 18th Street, 312-243-8550
Taco de Al Pastor (spiced pork) y Chorizo (Mexican Sausage), Horchata (Rice Water)

May Street Cafe, 1146 W. Cermak Road, 312-421-4442 www.maystcafe.com

Pizza Nova, 1842 W. 18th Street, 312-666-3500 www.lapizzanova.com
Pizza Slice- Cheese, Sausage, or Pepperoni

Trino's Pizza, 1013 W. 18th Street, 312-733-2499
Pizza Slice (Meat Variety & Veggie) or Rib Tips

Riviera Nayarit, 1514 W. 18th Street, 312-888-3195
Ceviche de Marlin, $2 Tecate can

Simone's, 960 W. 18th Street, 312-666-8601
www.simonesbar.com
1 Spinach/Artichoke Empanada w/ Avacodo Cream or 1 Black Bean Empanada w/ Cranberry Aioli

Cafe Jumping Bean, 1439 W. 18th Street , 312-455-0019 http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-jumping-bean-chicago
Mexican Hot Chocolate

Bombon, 1530 W. 18th Street, 312-733-7788, www.chicagobestcakes.com
Mexican Wedding Cookies

El Mariachi Restaurant, 1646 W. 18th Street, 773-960-3234

Los Comales, 1544 W. 18th Street, 312-666-2251 www.loscomales.com
1 Taco (Steak, AL Pastor, Chicken) and Horchata (rice water) sample

Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Avenue, 312-226-7427 www.honkytonkbbqchicago.com
Rib or Pulled Pork Slider

DeColores Restaurant, 1626 S. Halsted Street, 312-226-9886 www.decolor.us

The Jam House, 1854 W. 18th Street, 773-715-4177

El Kobre, 2007 S. Damen Avenue, 773-220-4260
Torta Sample (Fresh baked bread w/ BBQ Pork Shoulder or Grilled Steak) or Taco (BBQ Pork Shoulder or Grilled Steak)

Panaderia El Acambaro, 1720 W. 18th Street, 312-666-6316 www.panaderiaelacambaro.com
Pan Grande de Acamaro, Pan de Tres Leches, or Pan de Muertos

Lupita's Mexican-American Food, 1723 S. Ashland Avenue
312-733-2866
Silver Dollar Pancake, Tamale Sample (Pork in Red Sauce or Green Tomatillo Sauce and Cheese), or Bistec a la Mexicana

El Tacotote, 1536 W. 18th Street, 312-265-0979
Mini Taco (Steak, Al Pastor, Veggie) or Mini Sincronizada (Steak, Al Pastor, Veggie, Ham, or Chorizo)

More restaurants to come!!!!!

Mariachi Monterey will be performing at Plaza Tenochtitlan (18th & Blue Island Ave.) at 3:45 p.m.

Its 30 restaurants for $25 dollars and more good news! 21 restaurants are offering vegetarian options!

Tickets to the event are at http://www.eighteenthstreet.org

Hope to see everyone out there!