Diosa on the River
Yesterday, soon after I got home from work and had changed into my play clothes, the phone rang. It was my friends, Jack and Steve, who were downtown after having seen a movie.
They wanted me to join them for dinner, but not at just any old place. Awhile back, I had blogged about a new sidewalk sushi place that had opened up on the Chicago River Walk. I was sort of making fun of it because it’s right up next to Lower Wacker Drive and surrounded by concrete walls. Even though I'd never been there, I had written a nasty little review of the place:
Chicago's newest eatery, Diosa on the River!
Come try our delicious sushi, prepared fresh daily in a trailer while experiencing our unique al fresco dining. You'll be sure to enjoy exhaust fumes emanating from Lower Wacker Drive on one side along with the fetid, garbage-festooned Chicago River on the other.
(Here is a much kinder review)
Anyway, Jack and Steve wanted to eat there.
“You’ve got to be kidding,” I said.
They were laughing, but seriously wanted to eat there just because I had made fun of the place.
They were within two blocks of it, so after making sure repeatedly that it wasn’t a joke, I headed out to meet up with them.
Sure enough, as I headed across the bridge, there they were, waving at me from below. There were only two other people there.
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I have to hand it to this place, Diosa on the River. They are really trying hard. They’ve recently installed one of those giant blowing-balloon things on the street-level to make it known that they are, indeed, down there. (Those things always give me the creeps).
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The food was really very good if you don’t mind using plastic plates, forks, and cups. One good puff of wind and, I suppose, your entire meal could be blown into the Chicago River.
And, just as I expected, there was constant traffic noise emanating from Lower Wacker Drive just a few feet away.
Of course, I took photos.
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And moved on to fried calamari with grilled pineapple
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With Marina Towers looming up above (that's where I live)
With the Trump Tower looming way above:
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And, best of all, the happy faces of my friends.
All in all, it's a lovely way to end one's work day.
So, if you're in Chicago, have a nice little meal at Diosa on the River. They've really worked hard and deserve a chance.
Labels: Chicago, Diosa on the River
5 Comments:
If Steve and Jack say some to eat...you do it. They know all the great places..! So..when they call again to eat.....just go...end enjoy. Murphy's Dad
I still think it's hilarious that after all your negative talk about that place, you ended up going there! *grin*
Oh, and by the "giant blowing-balloon thing," you must mean the "wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man"! (That's a Family Guy reference. *smiles*)
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Nice views of the water!
Looked like good sushi. Who needs ambience if there is good food? Well...who needs A LOT of ambience if there is good food?
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