Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Ladies go Tapas!

Jamie has picked the cookbook "Tapas, a Taste of Spain in America," by Chef Jose Andres. He also has another cookbook "Made in Spain." If people don't want to purchase his book, there are two websites with many of his tapas recipes: 
Jose Made In Spain
Jose Andres

Jamie will make at least one cocktail and one warm/heartier dish since everyone else will be traveling, those are TBD and Jamie will probably make more than that.

If one or two more people want to make cocktails, that would be fun.  Otherwise, we can stick to wine.

As far as sleeping arrangements, Jamie has a large couch and queen size air mattress so some people are welcome to stay there. Kate Hill has also offered room at her Chicago home.  Otherwise, there are a bunch of hotels within a mile or two of  Jamie's place. The holiday inn express is the closest and cheapest, but the others are a lot nicer with better locations.  That weekend is also the same weekend as a large dental convention, so people may want to book soon.  I'm not sure how busy the hotels will be.
 
Jamie's address is: 420 S. Clinton St., Apt 614, Chicago, IL 60607.  There is free street parking on the west side of clinton street next to our building.  We are 2 blocks from union station and about 6 blocks from Ogilvie so training in would be super easy!

1) Holiday Inn Express- 506 West Harrison Street- 0.1miles-
2) The W City Center- 172 West Adams Street- 0.5 miles
3) JW Marriot- 151 West Adams Street- 0.5miles
4) Hotel Allegro- 171 West Randolph Street- 0.7miles
5) Palmer House Hilton- 17 East Monroe Street- 0.8miles
7) Hotel Burnham- 1 West Washington Street- 0.8miles
8) Hotel Monaco-  225 North Wabash Avenue- 1 mile
9) The Silversmith Hotel- 10 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL- 0.8 miles
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7 comments:

  1. SabrinaJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:47 AM

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  2. SabrinaJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Here we go: I'll bring the Tortilla al estilo Route 11 & Lentil salad with blue Valdeón cheese.
    Looking forward to it!

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  3. Editor ladyJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Great Sabrina!
    I'm making a fancy tequila drink.
    I'm also making reservations at the Palmer House... anyone interested?

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  4. janFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Your recipe does sound good, Sabrina! I have yet to come up with a recipe but I would like to mix up a cocktail called the "Dark Lady." With fancy, potent cocktails on the menu, a quick walk to the Palmer House sounds wise.

    Jamie can we store stuff with you and pick it up on the way to the train the next day? Maybe we could meet up again in the morning for a light breakfast somewhere by Jamie. Just a thought.

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  5. Editor ladyFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Hi again: I'm going to make the green olives filled with piquillo peppers and anchovy. Should be an adventure trying to find the piquillo peppers.
    And, I'm going to make this cocktail: The Evening Eye Opener (coffee-flavored Tequila drink).

    Lori B.

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  6. Veronica MerryweatherFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Hey Ladies,

    For some reason I'm still being copied not on the email chains but I'm coming to this! I'm going to bring a seafood paella and the manchego with rosemary, tomato and walnuts and some crusty italian bread. I'll also bring a couple bottles of cava! Can't wait to see you all and eat some delicious Spanish food!

    Katie H

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    1. Editor ladyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

      Katie/Vernoica, please email me so I can get you on the chain. lbotterman@tribune.com or lbotterman@gmail.com
      See you there!

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