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muckefuckSunday lunch: Reheated pizza.
Kaffee und Kuchen bei Meinl: Malakoff-Torte and a large mocha. I considered an Eiskaffee, but it would've made the terrace too chilly. We were fine for the first hour, but the wind began to blow from the north and we eventually had to stroll for warmth. e. got the Punschtorte (plus an amusing explanation of its manufacture from our cute Asian waitron that he was passing on from an elderly Austrian customer) and the low-cal version of my mocha (which she likened to a black cow made with diet Coke).
Before we left, I picked up two things I've been curious about since my first visit. They always have them, so I always allow myself to be distracted by the special offerings. They were the blueberry-lavender cookies and the espresso tart. I also grabbed a jar of Hagebutten-Konfitüre (rose hip jam), which I was surprised to see there (and which rather baffled our very darling but s l o w cashier.) e. got the Weichsel-Konfitüre, two cookies, and a desert for her sweetie.
Dinner: Reheated pizza. Oh, followed by the cookies and tart, accompanied by a little Banyuls.
Kaffee und Kuchen bei Meinl: Malakoff-Torte and a large mocha. I considered an Eiskaffee, but it would've made the terrace too chilly. We were fine for the first hour, but the wind began to blow from the north and we eventually had to stroll for warmth. e. got the Punschtorte (plus an amusing explanation of its manufacture from our cute Asian waitron that he was passing on from an elderly Austrian customer) and the low-cal version of my mocha (which she likened to a black cow made with diet Coke).
Before we left, I picked up two things I've been curious about since my first visit. They always have them, so I always allow myself to be distracted by the special offerings. They were the blueberry-lavender cookies and the espresso tart. I also grabbed a jar of Hagebutten-Konfitüre (rose hip jam), which I was surprised to see there (and which rather baffled our very darling but s l o w cashier.) e. got the Weichsel-Konfitüre, two cookies, and a desert for her sweetie.
Dinner: Reheated pizza. Oh, followed by the cookies and tart, accompanied by a little Banyuls.
Where...
I remember several...I think they were on Lincoln Ave.
I really miss them. There isn't a German/Austrian Bakery in SF...
*eyes tear up* *sniffle*
Re: Where...
Meinl is at Addison and Southport, in an area which has gentrified almost beyond recognition since I grajiated college.
There are still two Konditoreien in Lincoln Square: Selmarie, which is fantastic, and European Pastry, which is just okay. But the real survivor is Lutz's, a little to the south. Before Meinl came to town, it was probably the most echt, even if I did find their confections somewhat sweetened for American tastes.
Further south there are the bakeries, Dinkel's and Schmeissing's. They're both good, if mainstream; Dinkel's crullers are the best I've had in Chicago.
One thing I really like about Meinl is the uniqueness of its selection. They simply sell pastries, coffees, and other products that you cannot get anywhere else on this continent. Well, maybe in NYC, but not in SF, not in DC, and certainly not in STL.
Re: Where...
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Dropping any of these names plus "Chicago" into Google brought up an address as the first hit in all cases but one: the generic-sounding European Pastry. For this, I had to page down all the way to the seventh hit, which listed "Enisa's European Pastry Shop, 4701 N. Lincoln Ave." There, now you are spared such arduosity.
CTA information: Starting from Casa El Sander, the simplest way to get to Lincoln Square is probably Sheridan to Irving to the Leavitt stop. Walk south. For Lutz's, take the Sheridan to Montrose, Montrose until you see the damn sign. As for the other places on Lincoln, it's a street you should know better than you do. Get on the bike or hop on the Lincoln bus and take the tour.
Oh, I never got back to you about dim sum. Check back with me after Bear Pride! In the meantime:
Carts: Furama, Phoenix, Three Happiness.
Menus only: Won Kow, Hong Min
Pointing: Hong Kong Bakery, Chiu Quon, Feida
Go to it!
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And I don't actually require DIRECTIONS — as I'd likely be going by bike, I'd use a different route than thou anyway. My preferred route to Lincoln Square, for instance, is Sheridan to the generally quite bike-friendly Lawrence to Lincoln. I was more looking for what you initially offered, the "Addison and Southport" kind of area locator, which will a) tell me whether I have the right place when I look it up online, and b) tell me whether I want to look it up online because it's in an area I'm likely to be.
Also, if I've a general idea of the neighborhood you're in, I have a far better mental picture of your sprightly adventures.
As to dim sum, I still wish to organize a group outing, but may wanna do private research first.
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I actually thought all dim sum places used the carts--I didn't know it was possible to order from a menu. Now that I know, I may drag
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