PF Chang

P.F.Chang Northbrook Court 1819 Lake Cook Road ll.

847 509 8844

I was in Chicago for my grandson’s engagement party. What a thrilling event! I was taking all the family out for dinner the evening before the party. We all love good food so that was the top priority. Family members live downtown and in Highland Park so location was a factor. I also had to keep in mind that hosting 8 guests has an economic factor.

P.F Chang is a chain and can be found throughout the States. This particular location is situated beside a high end shopping centre. The building is luxurious and inviting. The large Asian statues set a magnificent tone. This is one popular place. I have dined here before and was enchanted with the surroundings and loved the food. A reservation is a must. The place was busier than Grand Central Station.

We all commented on the friendly efficient service. Ken was our server and he amazed us. He was so patient as we made all our selections. He was friendly and kept checking that we were happy. Maybe he just liked us. He kept delivering all that fabulous food and we kept eating every little bit. The food is amazing.

The Egg Drop Soup was the option of one granddaughter.($2.95 cup, $5.95 a bowl) The Wonton Soup arrived in a giant bowl. Everybody slurped and smacked their lips. We were off to a good start.

We also enjoyed the Crispy Green Beans ($5.95) as an appetizer. They are advertised as being more addictive than potato chips. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Chang’s Vegetarian Wraps are truly a signature dish. ($7.50)

Egg Noodles are tossed in Garlic with chili peppers.($6.50) The Pepper Steak is quickly cooked with red and green peppers, yellow onion, garlic and black pepper.($13.50) Double Pan Fried Noodles are semi crisp noodles stir fried with vegetables. Ground Chicken and Eggplant is stir fried with scallions in a savory soy chili pepper sauce.($10.95) Stir Fried Eggplant was spicy moist and had a piquant flavor.(7.95) The Dry Ribs were demolished in no time.

We ate everything in front of us and enjoyed it all. Full? Absolutely. You wouldn’t believe the size of the delicious Great Wall Of China Chocolate Cake.($7.95)Six layers of rich chocolate cake are frosted with semi-sweet chocolate chips were served raspberry sauce.($5.95) P.F. Chang is a must when visiting Chicago.

This was a most amazing weekend. The Art Institute in Chicago is a must visit. Millenium Park is a vision of good architecture and fine design. I am content just to look at the magnificent buildings. Chicago is a great city. I always marvel at the vision this city has shown in good planning. Best of all was being with my loving family and enjoying Brad and Hillary’s engagement. It was enjoyable to meet Hillary’s extended family at the Thanksgiving feast and the party.