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The ever expanding Tony Hu empire has broadened its reach to the north with the opening of a branch of GNR winner Lao Sze Chuan on Broadway. Is this branch as good as the others? Join me for lunch on Wednesday 9/19/12 to find out. As always, everyone is welcome. The more the merrier. Ordering power is an asset when visiting a place with a menu as broad as LSC. Please post here if you plan on attending.

Lao Sze Chuan
4832 N. Broadway
Chicago, ILL 60640

stevez
jazzfood
boudreaulicious
Sweet willie
Zoid
Octarine

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Steve Z.
Photographer/Pseudojournalist

"The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child

in!

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“The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some pretty annoying virtues.” Elizabeth Taylor

Oh, DARN!!! This is at the top of my list of new places to try, but I have a conference call at 1:00 pm that I'm 99.44% sure can't be changed.... Sorry to miss it.

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"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini

See you tomorrow.

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Steve Z.
Photographer/Pseudojournalist

"The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child

Is there anywhere to park around there?

It's r by the Chicago Bizazian library, correct?

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The cake is a lie

There's parking up and down Broadway. It's located in the old Marigold space, just north of the Uptown Theater.

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Steve Z.
Photographer/Pseudojournalist

"The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child

I have to be in Skokie at 3:00 so that's good enough excuse for me.
I may be a bit late but I'm in!

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The cake is a lie

N Broadway but I'm sure we all know what you mean.

I plan to attend, I'd like to compare it to a recent meal at Double Li.

Thanks for organizing.

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I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be.

Sorry about that. It says N. now.

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Steve Z.
Photographer/Pseudojournalist

"The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child

In for one.

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I used to think the brain was the most important part of the body. Then I realized who was telling me that.

My car has a flat - I'm not going to make it

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The cake is a lie

In for 1 last minute. If ok.

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Sauce on the side, always, implied, axiomatic..........never a doubt, BBQ sauce without.

Low & Slow

the obvious answer after today's meal is YES !

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I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be.

Lao Sze Chuan North is just as good as the original. The cabbage appetizer was a little less oily and lacked some of the sesame flavor, but was still very nice. Chicken Crack was ON FIRE, among the best Ive had. Mapo tofu with pork was amazing with leeks and wonderful depth of flavor. Mayo shrimp was...well if you like mayo shrimp this will knock your socks off. I dont care for the glaze but the shrimp underneath were just about perfect. Boiled fish in Szechuan sauce might have been the highlight for me, I am trying to figure out how soon I can return for my own bowl that I dont have to share. Lamb with Cumin was better than Ed's Potsticker House, a feat I thought impossible. Salt and pepper squid were great but frankly I felt they were overshadowed by the other dishes.

Can't wait to return and am so glad there is a Szechuan option on the North Side at long last.

What is most impressive is that Tony has managed to recreate the menu so well while opening three restaurants in as many months. I believe it is a testament to the fine employees he must have.

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I used to think the brain was the most important part of the body. Then I realized who was telling me that.