I was glad to see the end of 2021. We spent an entire year living through the pandemic and lost a few friends. This holiday weekend was a quiet one, but I was able to get in a few good meals before going back to work in 2022.
El Famous Burrito
12/30/21
Lengua Taco (Includes: Onions & Cilantro) and Fish Taco (Includes: Chipotle Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes)
NYE Wings Extravaganza
12/31/21
Mullen's Bar & Grill Wrigleyville
Bone-In Wings with Shock & Awe Sauce
Nola Bar & Kitchen
Jamaican Jerk Wings with Fries
Great Sea Chinese Restaurant
Lollipop Chicken Wings with Suicidal Spicy Sauce
Happy New Year!
A champagne toast is in order!
New Year’s Day
01/01/22
Sherpa Curry House
Sadheko Badam (Roasted peanuts, deep-fried and tossed with green chilli)
Momo (Minced chicken marinated in Himalayan spices, stuffed in a flour wrap and steamed to perfection; served with special authentic Nepalese sauces)
Rato Bhale Tarkari (Chicken prepared in aromatic Nepalese spices with onion, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices)
Khasi ko Masu (Traditionally spiced Nepalese style goat curry enriched with the flavors of fenugreek, cinnamon, tomatoes, coriander and bay leaves)
Palak Paneer (Healthy spinach cooked with cottage cheese delicately spiced)
Saffron Rice (Basmati rice cooked with saffron and green peas)
Momo (Minced chicken marinated in Himalayan spices, stuffed in a flour wrap and steamed to perfection; served with special authentic Nepalese sauces)
Rato Bhale Tarkari (Chicken prepared in aromatic Nepalese spices with onion, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices)
Khasi ko Masu (Traditionally spiced Nepalese style goat curry enriched with the flavors of fenugreek, cinnamon, tomatoes, coriander and bay leaves)
Palak Paneer (Healthy spinach cooked with cottage cheese delicately spiced)
Saffron Rice (Basmati rice cooked with saffron and green peas)
Day After New Year’s Day
01/02/22
So much leftover rice from the last couple of days, fried rice seemed appropriate (a mix of Chinese restaurant rice, basmati rice, and saffron rice, with extra eggs, sliced Fresno peppers, and chopped scallion - at least it’s colorful!)
New Orleans Seafood
Wonton Noodle Soup (Hủ Tíu Mì Hoành Thánh: Egg noodle with wonton, shrimp, and vegetables)
So, reader, I am asking for your stories. How did you celebrate?
As always, please keep it civil and relevant. I promise I will refrain from commenting on your experience, but I might be curious enough to ask questions to better understand your story.
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