We picked Andrew up from work and he drove us into Chicago to the Russian Tea Time restaurant.It was like stepping into 
a different world. Outside everything was modern skyscrapers, noisy traffic and rushing people.
a different world. Outside everything was modern skyscrapers, noisy traffic and rushing people.
Inside everything was fresh flowers, red velvet, brass samovars (ancient tea urns), quiet balalaika music, and tastefully (pun) classic dark wood moldings.We ordered the Russian Tea Time platters. We started with a taste of all kinds of things; meat dumplings, stuffed mushroom caps, Tashkent carrot salad, beet caviar, hummus and tabouhlie.
I'm sorry, by the time they brought the platter of main dishes, I forgot all about picture taking. We had beef stroganoff, stuffed cabbage, Moldavian meatballs, chicken pozharski, rice pilaf and kasha. It was delicious. I am off to the library to get some Russian cookbooks!
They served us a black bread that was really different. As you chewed it, different flavors came through. We also ordered tea. It was served in silver "mugs" with glass liners.
Having some time with Andrew made the evening perfect. Of course I told him that he could take us to his favorite restaurants any time!
8 comments:
Good thing it's almost lunch time...I'm getting hungry after reading this post.
Aliza
I've never tried Russian food before; it sounds and looks rather interesting. The appetizer was definitely colorful!
~Melody
The glass/metal tea mugs are JUST like what they use on the trains in Ukraine. Did you have borscht? Yummmm. . . And lots of smetana (sour cream!) in everything. I'm so glad that Andrew (and Jud) visited us in Ukraine.
I haven't tried borscht yet! I want to. Do you have a favorite recipe??
That looks like a nice place! We've been to lots of restaraunts in Chicago, but never that one. I haven't had bad food in Chicago yet!
Jessica
Yummy!
By any chance is that tea room near the Art Institute, but kind of under the "L"? I think we've seen it and have been intrigued!
Looks like fun!
Sherry P.
Sherry,
Yes it is right around the corner from the Art Institute! Next time you are in the city and looking for a good meal give it a try. It's a bit pricey, but the platters they brought us for 3 easily could have fed 5!
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