OP Eater  

Posted: February 9th, 2013 4:08 AM

Regarding "Meatloaf + Potatoes", I have to correct myself. Lake Street Bar + Kitchen used to have a dish called "Meat + Potatoes" which was the "must try" dish I was refering to. The "meat" was a braised and tender, but was not a "loaf". Maybe the "meatloaf" will be great too, but not what I was talking about. I don't know why that dish is not on the menu anymore, it was awesome, especially since they managed to make something so simple and conventional, a delicious and unexpected experience.

Brad from oak park  

Posted: February 8th, 2013 1:42 PM

The Haymaker pasta at Cucina Paradiso is one ofthebest around.

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Posted: February 6th, 2013 4:51 PM

OK, now that Guy has nominated Spaghetti Pie from Geppetto's I'll jump in with a second. Feels like a guilty pleasure. But it is very good.

David Hammond from Oak Park, Illinois   Facebook Verified

Posted: February 6th, 2013 4:36 PM

Guy, Spaghetti Pie is an interesting suggestion; Mary, I don't think I can do George's again (smile), but I agree it's a gem.

Mary from Oak Park  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 7:41 PM

The breakfasts at Georges Restaurant on oak Park Ave. are always great. The spinach and feta cheese omelets and peach crepes are my favorites. The owner George and his sons treat you like one of the family, and the rest of the staff are just as friendly!

michelle from river forest  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 6:36 PM

I love the nacho's at the Maya del Sol ! or their Fish Taco's...

Guy Corl from Oak Park  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 6:29 PM

Geppetto's Spaghetti Pie !

David Hammond from Oak Park, Illinois   Facebook Verified

Posted: February 5th, 2013 3:03 PM

Theresa, I believe you mean the pipian, which is made of squash seeds and I like it, too. It's interesting that New Rebozo is coming up a lot here -- haven't been there in years. Guess I should go back...?

theresa broderick  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 2:55 PM

the 5 different types of Mole that chef paco of new rabozo does is the best I have ever had....pumpkin is my favorite but they are all good

David Hammond from Oak Park, Illinois   Facebook Verified

Posted: February 5th, 2013 2:53 PM

Meatloaf is a major comfort food: savory, filling, warm and not challenging. I will check out the loaf at Lake Street Kitchen + Bar. And this is most definitely the season for such a meal. When it's hot outside, a hunk o' loaf sounds way less appealing (but I still eat it, of course!).

OP Eater  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 2:33 PM

This is interesting as my choice for "what, really, should we eat" in Oak Park was not what I expected. What I mean is there are eateries here that I love so much, like MSCM, Klay Oven, Delia's etc... but I cannot think of a single dish from these places that I'd put above the majority of dishes they offer. The only dish that stood out to me as a "must eat" is "Meatloaf + Potatoes" dish at Lake Street Kitchen + Bar. Strange, as I don't frequent it.

David Hammond from Oak Park, Illinois   Facebook Verified

Posted: February 5th, 2013 11:22 AM

Chiles en Nogada is one of my favorite Mexican holiday dishes: it looks beautiful, with appropriate Christmas colors, and the nut sauce is perfectly perked up with pomegranate seeds. As you say, though, 'tis not the season at the moment.

MWO from Oak Park  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 11:14 AM

Chef Paco's Chile Nogada, available only during the fall months is incredible. While everything at New Rebozo is "Oh My God! Good," His Chile Nogada may be the most incredible dish I have ever had. It's so good it cured my (psychosomatic) peanut allergy! Any list of best Oak Park dishes would be suspect if it doesn't include this dish.

ilovefood from op  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 11:13 AM

Chicken pho @ saigon in FP Potato pancakes @ Delia's The octopus appetizer @ Lake Any flatbread @ Lake Hot n sour soup @ sushi house Chicago fire roll @ sushi house

Renee Zoltowski from Oak Park  

Posted: February 5th, 2013 11:06 AM

I think you should really try the Benedicts at Maya del Sol's brunch. I had the salmon benedict. Fantastic!