Sunday, June 21, 2009

Carnivale

Carnivale is one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago. And luckily it is right next door to our condo.

The Husband got a coupon by email for his birthday last week. You had to spend $50 and you get $25. I love a good deal so we went out on Thursday night after he got home from Germany. My birthday is next week and I have a coupon as well so we're heading back again for drinks and appetizers one day after work.

For drinks I highly recommend the raspberry mojito or the passionfruit daiquiri. The passionfruit daiquiri was just like being back in Brazil again. The Husband likes the caipirinha.

For appetizers we like the guacamole and especially the ropa vieja. You cannot miss out on the ropa vieja.

For an entree I really like Mama Mendez' Arroz Con Mariscos. The Husband had Fideos this past week which is a pasta dish and I believe a more recent menu addition. He like it. He's also had a couple of the chicken dishes and enjoyed them as well.

The Husband also got a free birthday dessert. It was pineapple and chocolate and was very good.

Inside the bar is typically very crowded on the weekends. The dining area is big and loud. It's not a romantic place because of all the noise but it's great for big groups. There are some side rooms that are quieter. If the weather is nice the patio is a great place to eat although it closes down at 11 pm because of a neighborhood noise ordinance.

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