Chicagoist: Qu'est-ce que c'est? De-mystifying Chicago Restaurant Menus: Sweetbreads

Anthony Todd

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:39:24 -0600

I love blood sausage, but i haven't had any good stuff in Chicago! I'll have to head to Tango Sur for myself.

The Meteorologist

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:32:41 -0600

I got to try the Sweetbreads at Custom House. They were delicious. Who knew glands/pancreas could be so good? (haha)

Chuck Sudo

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:07:08 -0600

I could just as easily settle for boudin blanc at Custom House.

ThisGuy

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:58:52 -0600

mmm...blood sausage & sweetbreads at Tango Sur. That makes me want to go feast there tonight.

L. Stolpman

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:54:05 -0600

Spav - Holy crap, you're so right. OY. Chuck - Oh man, I don't think I'm game on the blood sausage but I'll give it a whirl.

Chuck Sudo

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:44:16 -0600

Sweetbreads also change in flavor and texture depending on how they're prepared. Some of the best I've eaten are the grilled ones at Tango Sur, as part of their hibachi for two. Grilled sweetbreads and blood sausage. It's the way to go. What Cyrano's foisted upon us that evening were certainly acceptable (without the chive sauce, even).

Spav1

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:38:08 -0600

Whenever I think of "sweetbreads" I think of Hannibal and how the foxy Ed Norton discovered Dr. Lector's secret. Do. Not. Want.