Bruges news

On Nov. 10 we got two pleasant surprises, that (a) the Bruges Brothers truck had pitched up outside our building, and (b) the intrepid Brothers plan to stay on the street into December.  We snapped up the storied Croque Madame (off-bone ham, fondue, dijonnaise, sunnyside egg, buttered breadcrumbs) and resolved this wouldn't be our final Bruges stop of the year.

The beloved Madame

Some things to consider

Some young Bruges Brothers prospects

The youngest.   He didn't get a cone of his own.

Fat Shallot and electromagnetism

Dave Chase and Josh Jund from the Services Quality team joined the trek and raised the level of the dialog beyond sauces and spices.  There was a lot of talk about renewable energy and Dave wanted us to recognize ubiquitous electromagnetism.  Then he had Fat Shallot's burly turkey sandwich.

 

Bop Bar (left) joined Fat Shallot across the river by Tribune Tower

Fat Shallot tip jar(s) recognized the Cub miracle.

Josh, Dave, Kathryn

Truffle fries.  Two orders for the group was too many.

Josh's Buffalo Chicken looked manageable but it took very many napkins. 

Buffalo Chicken without its hat.

Turkey

Kathryn went for the Truffle BLT

Big World

Big World's Torta was a new little truck for the trekkers.  I think this is the description for Kathryn's treat: Skirt steak, sautéed onion, jalapeño, tomato, on refried bean spread, chihuahua cheese, cilantro. Eric fell back to Bop's spicy pork with rice. 

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Boo Coo Roux was also parked on Columbus, but didn't get love.

Bop Bar

Bop Bar menu

It looks bigger in the picture

Bop's creation

Torta!

Yum yum for Yum Dum

We tested the Sampler (2 Baos, 6 dumplings, side --  we both choose noodles-- and a drink) at Yum Dum at Cityfront Plaza, another new truck for us.  Here's the Yum Dum story from their web site (Link ) - July 2014, the Yum Dum Truck rolled out onto the streets. Not really knowing what to expect, we just wanted to share the food we grew up eating with you. Growing up in a restaurant family, Chef/Owner Jeff Wang knew he would find his way back into the kitchen. He just didn't know that kitchen would be in the back of a truck. Just over a year later, we've built up a large following, been featured in Chicago's most iconic events, and nominated for several accolades including the title as one of 'Chicago's Best Food Trucks.' We look forward to feeding you soon, Chicago!  

Baos

Dumplings

Noodles

Making the most of opportunities for...Bruges Brothers

What to do when winter approaches with the threat of a cessation of food truckery?  Visit the Bruges Brothers truck whenever possible, of course.

Columbus Street was busy.

Mr. Bruges takes an order.

Hanger steak with blue cheese.

Kay Burnett sampled Bruges Brothers,
then enjoyed her ZONE bar.

Bruges Brothers on a rainy day

An encounter with Bruges Brothers made up for the windy, soggy day.  The much-anticipated Oxtail Poutine was not on offer, but there's never disappointment with Bruges Brothers.

The bad news: no Braised Oxtail Poutine

Usually there's a long line, but the rain was in our favor

We went for the box rather than the normal cone...easier to carry
to the Cultural Center.

Blue cheese and steak

Fish and chips

This sad frite...hit the floor and had to be abandoned

Rice box @ Chicago Lunchbox

We continued our exploration of rice box at Chicago Lunchbox at Daley plaza.  Eric had The Viet (grilled pork marinated in a savory Vietnamese sauce) and Kathryn had Beefy Korean (Grilled beef marinated in a sweet Korean sauce).

Also...Fried Pork Spring Rolls (ground pork, mushrooms, taro, carrots, cabbage and noodles).

You have to add an egg, obviously.

Rolls

More on the Lunchbox, from their blog: Chicago Lunchbox wants to bring to you a mix of the old and new. Coming from a Vietnamese-American background, sandwich slanger John Nguyen has added a twist to tradition. Inspired by his upbringing in authentic Vietnamese kitchens and his own appreciation of the best of Asian flavors, he has created Banh Mi sandwiches that pay tribute to all things yum. From John’s favorite Thai dish, ground Thai basil chicken, to longanisa, the savory Filipino breakfast sausage, there is no lack of creativity found in these lunchboxes.