This is the beginning of my blog expressing my passion for food-both creation and ingestion-starting with a passion for Thai food. I was born in Bangkok, Thailand. My mom is 100% Thai and my dad is 100% Italian. I have always been in love with Italian food but recently have renewed my interest in Thai food and culture.
I have recently been to three Thai restaurants. The first two restaurants are in Evanston, Illinois. Siam Pasta and Ruby of Siam. I enjoyed Ruby of Siam's Som Tum (Papaya salad) and grilled chicken. Siam Pasta has a wonderful outdoor patio on the second floor underneath a Thai pagoda.
The third place is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and it is outstanding. It is called Mai Thai and it is located on the hip boutique-lined Brady Street. Their website is maithaimilwaukee.com. We had the lunch special (one appetizer, one soup, one entree all for $8.95); the service was excellent and the atmosphere was outstanding. The walls are a beautiful Gulf of Siam-turquoise blue and there are beautiful wood benches with silk pillows everywhere. Sheer white curtains divide the tables for privacy and add more sensuality. Gorgeous photographs of Thailand, especially on the water are framed in vibrant red- a great contrast to the tropical blue walls. Our waiter was very attentive - challenging us with the spiciness of our dishes (assuming we couldn't take the heat but he was so wrong!) I had a good hot Thai tea for a drink, then a delicious Tom Yum soup full of lemongrass and lime juice and pepper goodness. I chose the Thai Summer Roll appetizer - it was very crispy flavorful. My entree was an extraordinary Spicy Basil Beef Stir Fry...I asked for a 4 out of 4 spiciness and they prepared it perfectly....there were so many layers of flavor going on in this dish: spicy, savory, sweet, salty ....delish! I would highly recommend this Thai restaurant.
Enjoy your cooking, eating, and thoughts of food!
Tina
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