Extra information on this week's show

Extra Info on 190 North's October 8, 2006 Show    
 
  190 North Airs Sundays at 10:35 p.m. on ABC7  
International Dining in Chicago
Chicago's a restaurant town in the true sense of the word! And since it's been settled by people from all over the world, many nationalities are represented in our dining.
Middle Eastern Dining
Janet Davies checked out the city's Middle Eastern eateries! From the cool tastes of ancient Persia to the savory foods of Asia Minor, there's something for everyone at these hot spots!
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For more information:

Basha Middle Eastern Grill
3445 West Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 329-8855

Noon O' Kabab
4661 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 279-8899
www.noonokabab.com

Taboun Grill
6339 North California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 381-2606
www.taboungrill.com

Kabul House
3320 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 763-9930
www.kabulhouse.com

Arrive @ A La Turka
3134 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-6101
www.alaturkachicago.com
Central & South American Dining
Most of us probably think of the popular Brazilian steakhouses when we think of the cuisine of Central & South America, but Chicago boasts a multitude of restaurants that showcase the foods of that region! Doug Banks checked out four that feature the tastes of Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia!
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For more information:

Mayan Sol Latin Grill
3830 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 539-4398

Taste of Peru
6545 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-4540
www.tasteofperu.com

La Humita 3466 North Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 794-9672
www.lahumita.com

Las Tablas
4920 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 202-0999
www.lastablas.com
African Dining

There is no ONE type of African food-from Ghanaian or Nigerian to Moroccan and Ethiopian-this huge continent has something for everyone! Africa is the second largest landmass on earth. It is home to hundreds of tribes and ethnic groups which of course means a very rich and diverse range of cuisines. Lou Canellis stopped into some of Chicago's popular Algerian, Moroccan, and Ethiopian spot!
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Crepe & Coffee Palace
2433 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 404-1300

Andalous Moroccan Restaurant
3307 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 281-6885

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant and Lounge
6120 North Broadway Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 338-6100
Asian Dining
Michelle Alegria sampled the tastes of the world's largest continent, Asia! At Zen Noodles, she finds common dishes such as sushi and Pad Thai, but also discovers flavors from Malaysia, Indonesia and Laos. For exclusively Filipino food, Marie Gold's Bakery is the place to be! Mt. Everest restaurant in Evanston offers Indian and the much less commonly found Nepalese cuisine. Finally, Michelle visited Jin Ju-a Korean restaurant that caters to customers who may be new to the cuisine!
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For more information:

Zen Noodles
1852 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 276-8300
www.zennoodles.com

Marie Gold's Bakery and Fast Food
5752 North California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 561-1978

Mt. Everest Restaurant
630 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 491-1069
www.mteverestrestaurant.com/us

Jin Ju
5203 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-6377