Ethnic Dining
Since 2003 my husband and I, along with two other fabulously fun couples, have embarked upon a self-guided tour of Chicago’s ethnic dining options. If you find yourself in the Windy City, you can’t go wrong with these fine establishments.
| Date | Restaurant | Ethnicity |
| 2/22/03 | Souk | Mediterranean |
| 5/9/03 | Chicago Kalbi | Korean |
| 10/17/03 | Indian Garden | Indian |
| 12/5/03 | Paprikash | Hungarian |
| 3/19/04 | Tango Miel | Argentinian |
| 6/5/04 | Hacienda Tecalitlan | Mexican |
| 8/6/04 | Gino’s North | Chicago Pizza |
| 10/2/04 | Costas | Greek |
| 12/11/04 | Chicago Brauhaus | German |
| 2/18/05 | Andie’s | Middle Eastern |
| 4/1/05 | Russian Tea Time | Russian |
| 6/25/05 | Klas | Czech |
| 8/6/05 | Roy’s | Hawaiian |
| 9/17/05 | Szalas | Polish |
| 11/19/05 | Restaurant El Tinajon | Guatemalan |
| 12/17/05 | Redfish | Cajun |
| 2/4/06 | Coco | Puerto Rican |
| 4/8/06 | Café Nhu Hoa | Vietnamese |
| 7/8/06 | Bertucci’s Corner | Italian |
| 9/3/06 | Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro |
Irish |
| 11/25/06 | Cyrano’s Bistrot | French |
| 2/23/07 | Sayat Nova | Armenian |
| 3/30/07 | Palmito | Costa Rican |
| 5/27/07 | Geja’s Café | Swiss Fondue |
| 7/20/07 | Sabor a Cuba | Cuban |
| 9/28/07 | Ras Dashen | Ethiopian |
| 12/15/07 | Ja’ Grill | Jamaican |
| 3/8/08 | Taste of Peru | Peruvian |
| 4/19/08 | Maple Tree Inn | Cajun: Do-over |
| 8/15/08 | The Palm / Swissotel | Seafood |
| 11/29/08 | Turkish Cuisine & Bakery |
Turkish |
| 12/13/08 | Tanoshii | Sushi |
| 4/18/09 | Manny’s Coffee Shop & Deli |
Jewish Deli |
| 6/20/09 | Tango Sur | Argentinian: Do-over |
| 7/17/09 | Sak’s Restaurant & Lounge |
Ukranian |
| 11/21/10 | Restaurant Sarajevo | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 1/30/10 | Grand Duke’s Restaurant | Lithuanian |
| 4/17/10 | Jibek Jolu | Kyrgyzstan |
| 7/24/10 | Duke of Perth | Scottish |
| 10/23/10 | Icosium Kafe | Algeria |
| 12/4/10 | Arun’s Thai Restaurant | Thai |
| 4/23/11 | Cafe Bionda | Italian: Do-over |
| 6/25/11 | Chilapan | Mexican: Do-over |
| 8/20/11 | Isla Pilipina | Filipino |
| 1/21/12 | 25 Degrees | All American Burger |
| 3/24/12 | The Southern | Southern Comfort Food |