Heaven on Seven Chicago

Visiting Chicago this weekend, some friends took me to Heaven on Seven.  Great gumbo,  but the shrimp and cheese grits weren't particularly to my liking.  The grits seemed like instant, a tad flavorless, made with plain water rather than the more interesting stock.  The shrimp were lightly floured and fried, which I found a bit odd. 

(This may be a NOLA thing, but not the low-country type deal I was expecting.) 

- Will

Best Fish Taco in Ensenada Restaurant

This place just opened down the street from me.  They have an incredibly simple menu -  Fish Taco ($1.50), Shrimp Taco ($2.00) and Beverages. ($1.00)  This place is proof of the old truism about doing one thing and doing it well.  (Well, two things.) 

The fish and shrimp are perfect, delicate and soft inside, lightly floured and fried to order in immaculately clean oil.  They taste like an ocean breeze.  

The tacos come simply as fish or shrimp in the grilled tortilla; you spiff them up yourselves at a salsa / guac / relish bar.  The hot guacamole is great, as is the mango salsa.   Make sure you try the radish relish - it's very cool, and a beautiful color atop the tacos. 

Somewhat confusingly, the "Best Fish Taco in Ensenada" is in Los Angeles. 

- Will

Best Fish Taco in Ensenada - 1650 N. Hillhurst, Los Angeles, CA.

PS: They have a "Latinos for Obama" placard in the window, so not only is the food great, but their heart is in the right place too.