Tara's Restaurant (For Tara, of course) by Chipka
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I’ve known of Reza’s for quite some time: I’ve eaten there on more occasions than I can count, but it wasn’t until the first meeting of the Renderosity photo Ninjas that the restaurant became something of a personal talisman: a reminder of the good things that exist in cities like Chicago.
When I think of Reza’s, I think of particular people: all of whom are associated—in some way—with cameras. I invariably remember pomegranate-smothered chicken, and the pure bliss of consuming such a dish. Until the Renderosity Photo Ninjas settled down to eat, I had no idea that chicken, walnuts, and pomegranates could go so well together. Tara ordered the dish, and the chicken—as I remember—was dangerously tender and addictively succulent. The company, that night, was excellent.
Tara returned to a Chicago visit, with Bill, and again, a smaller group of photo ninjas descended upon Rezas and enjoyed more of the same (with Sangria) and the food was as intoxicatingly heavenly as before. The Sangria had chunks of fresh apple in it. Yummy.
I took this photo of Reza’s while walking around after work. I wasn’t in the mood to return immediately to Berwyn, not with such intense sunlight to take advantage of. I passed Reza’s, sniffed the air for signs of chicken smothered with pomegranate/walnut sauce, but all I really noticed was a pre-spring chill, and a woody scent, derived from someone’s fireplace. Ah, but the light was amazing, and I had no idea that the actual sign announcing Reza’s presence was so massive! Ah, but it should be!
In honor of Tara’s birthday, here is an image of a place that serves marvelous Persian food. It’s a good place to spend birthdays, mind you…and so without further ado: Happy Birthday Tara and may it last all year long.
Comments (10)
Wolfenshire
Ah, photo ninja, your kung fu is strong.
durleybeachbum
Wonderful memories of all the photos that came from those visits.
kgb224
Amazing capture and birthday dedication my friend. Happy birthday Tara. God bless.
KatesFriend
The sign is striking though perhaps just a little faded. I wonder if the letters were once rimmed with neon or argon tubing to lure in the late night diners from afar. Alas, such massive signposts are pretty much banned in our civilization now. The worry over neglect and possible collapse onto unwary pedestrians has made the survivors increasingly unique. But the lighting indeed amazing and somehow perfectly frames the sign and shows off its old school grandeur. I wonder if streetcars used to stop at this place. But now I shall have to look for a recipe featuring chicken, pomegranates and walnuts now.
jendellas
Amazing memories, lovely capture. xx
MrsRatbag
It's an imposing sign, made even more so by being framed in the hallowed halls of memory; I wish I could have been there for the initial meeting of the photo ninjas, it sounds like it was marvelous. Perfect dedi for Tara!
auntietk
Oooooooohh! Yummy! I can taste that chicken in pomegranate/walnut sauce even now, across miles and time. Thank you for this! It's a delicious picture! :)
netot
Excellent photo and great dedi!
Faemike55
Fabulous capture and wonderful and fun narrative a great way to celebrate Tara's birthday
bmac62
I, too, remember my visit to Reza's. What I can't remember is what I ate (although it was delicious). I remember thinking that we must be walking across the entire city of Chicago to get there:-) But as you've said/implied, the company is what made the meal so memorable! It has taken me almost 3 months to get here since I've been playing hooky from RR but the wait has been well worth it. Well done!