Edible Chicago

Where "Yuppie" and "Yummy" Meet.

Well, I didn't think I would be spending too much time in downtown Chicago. That was before I realized Christa would be working there. Lucky for us she's been more than capable at finding quality, affordable downtown dinner spots. She recently called and informed me that we would be meeting at the Fox and Obel Cafe.

Fox and Obel is a one-of-a-kind (no, literally) grocery store centrally located across the street from Chicago's Navy Pier. The Navy Pier is touristy, and I refuse to link to it. Look it up if you care that much. Big Ferris wheel, blah blah blah.

As I am a new addition to the big city, I was muy surprised to be eating gourmand-worthy grub at a grocery store. Of course, this grocery store has embroidered disposable napkins that cost $15 per 20.

No, that's not a typo.

This is me thoroughly enjoying boccocino (small rigatoni) in olive oil with various wild mushrooms-- simple and amazing. Christa picked out the taste of smoked salt-- we theorize that they did not adjust for the truly saltier flavor of smoked varieties, and hence the dish is a little too salty.

She had a panini-pressed grilled cheese paired with one of the best tomato basil soups that either of us has tasted, and there are no pictures since I was too engrossed in my dish to remember that we were starting this blog.

I love it when a restaurant nixes table service in favor of lower prices and still manages to quickly deliver freshly prepared meals in a comfortable (no flies) setting. Perfect for a meal before a movie across the street at the River East 21, affordable and highly recommended.

posted by Dan and Christa @ 10:00 PM