ANDERSONVILLE — The Taste of Andersonville is back this week.
More than 20 local restaurants will participate in the event, which runs 5-8 p.m. Wednesday in Andersonville. Visitors will enjoy samples while walking around the neighborhood.
One of the most popular annual neighborhood events, Taste of Andersonville was canceled last year because of the pandemic. All Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines will be followed, according to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce.
Like in previous years, there will be two routes — the fork and spoon routes — and attendees can choose one or both. Tickets cost $35 per person for one route and $65 for both. For ticket information, click here.
Check in for both routes will start 4 p.m. at the Swedish American Museum, 5217 N. Clark St. Check below for more information on participating restaurants. For more information on Taste of Andersonville, click here.
Fork Route:
Bettie Lou’s Restaurant, 5633 N. Ashland Ave.: Chef Kelley’s famous Soul Rolls (vegetarian).
Land & Lake Andersonville, 5420 N. Clark St.: Shrimp and grain salad with avocado, arugula, quinoa, pickled onion, fried carrots, goat cheese and house red wine vinaigrette.
FIYA, 5419 N. Clark St.: House-made hummus with sumac pita chips.
Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark St.: Braised beef cheek meatball slider.
Ándale Market, 5232 N. Clark St.: Artisan cheese and charcuterie on locally baked Publican Quality bread. Vegan options available.
First Slice Pie Cafe, 5357 N. Ashland Ave.: Empanadas: choice of spinach and feta or barbecue pork. Vegan option available.
Replay Andersonville, 5358 N. Clark St.: Crispy cauliflower appetizer, fried with rice flour and served with spicy curry dipping sauce (vegetarian).
Lady Gregory’s, 5260 N. Clark St.: Mac and cheese (vegetarian).
Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St.: Refreshing Swedish beet salad (vegetarian).
Simon’s Tavern, 5210 N. Clark St.: Glögg slushie and Swedish meatballs.
Spoon Route:
Parson’s Chicken & Fish, 5721 N. Clark St.: Chicken nuggets with a variety of dipping sauces.
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar, 5553 N. Clark St.: Lobster cakes with tarragon aioli.
Tasting India, Andersonville Antiques, 5245 N. Clark St.: | Savory cake made of bottle gourd, rice and lentil batter spiked with curry leaves, ginger, garlic and an array of masalas (vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available).
In Fine Spirits, 5418 N. Clark St.: Wine sampling.
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine, 5657 N. Clark St.: House-made hummus & babaganoush in phyllo cups.
Diamante Azul Restaurant, 5663 N. Clark St.: Mini tacos and enchiladas.
Downstate Donuts, AlleyCat Comics, 5304 N.Clark St.: Goat cheese, rosemary and honey Downstate Tot.
Gadabout, 5212 N Clark St.: Chickpea fritters: parmesan, grilled scallion chimichurri & Into the Forest: gin de mahon, blueberry syrup and lemon.
George’s Ice Cream and Sweets, 5306 N. Clark St.: Mini turtle sundaes.
Kotupha Gourmet Popcorn, Milk Handmade, 5137 N. Clark St.: Assorted gourmet popcorn (vegetarian, gluten-free).
Ranalli’s Andersonville, 1512 W. Berwyn Ave.: An assortment of pizzas (vegetarian).
Svea, 5236 N. Clark St.: Swedish rice pudding (vegetarian).
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