*This post was written last night at about 9:30 p.m, but my blog host was down and it wouldn’t publish! So… pretend it’s last night!*
I left work today excited for two main reasons: one, I was going for my next to last wedding dress fitting, and two, my BFF Lizz was coming with me, and we were going to a new favorite place for an early dinner.
The dress fitting went swimmingly, and I really can’t wait to share pictures with you… but you’ll have to wait a couple weeks!
Afterward, we headed up the street to a place that my friend Heidi (you know, Quin’s mom?) had been bugging me to go for months. Adam and I went not too long ago, and fell in love… what is this place?
Baloney’s is a Barrington, IL landmark, attached to the Catlow Theater, an old-style movie theater. They are famous for their kitschy decor
And even more famous for their remarkably huge and delicious sandwiches. The first couple times we went, I got a Dagwood sandwich, and I only got a phone picture of it.
Yes, it was delicious…and yes, I ate the whole thing! Tonight though, the girl behind the counter was making suggestions to Lizz and I decided to take her advice. I got a Reuben. Usually, Reubens disappoint me, as the corned beef isn’t as good as I think it should be, or there’s not enough cheese, or the sauerkraut is too sour… but not this Reuben. Oh no. This…well, this was epic.
Oh, but you can’t see how HUGE this was… let me help you out:
It was, quite possibly, the BEST sandwich I’ve ever had. Seriously. I’ll never be able to eat a Reuben again without comparing it to this one. Lizz agreed with me that they were amazing sandwiches. She got a beef and cheddar sandwich:
She kept saying “I’m never going to Arby’s again!” We both agreed that these were truly epic sandwiches. I got Adam a Dagwood sandwich, and if you don’t know why it’s called a Dagwood, this is why:
This is Dagwood Bumstead, of the “Blondie” comic strip, and he was famous for eating enormous sandwiches!
What made my evening of food even more epic?
Oh yes. That would be Früz. But more specifically, one of their Nü Naturals mixes which was (get this, are you sitting down?) Key Lime Pie with graham cracker crumbs! It was the BEST Früz I’ve ever had! Lizz and I shopped a little bit, and once I got home, I was about ready to crash… but I had to share this evening with you all!
I’ll be cooking again tomorrow, and I’m determined to try a new recipe! Do you have any ideas for me?
Those sandwiches are huge! They look soooo good. I can’t wait to see your dress!!
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Oh.my.gosh. You have no idea how much I LOVE a good reuben. It’s unnatural. I need to go to this place when I visit you. *AHEM* And I’ve seen you in your dress- it’s GORGEOUS
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wow – that sandwich looks crazy!!! I’ve never had a Rueben – is that nuts?
Glad your fitting went well!!! Can’t wait to see it
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I can’t wait to see your dress!!! It’s all coming so soon!
Those sandwiches are epic! I want one.
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OMG, I am still full! and I can’t stop eating the popcorn. Steve tried to eat his refrigerator sandwich last night, and he could only get his mouth half-way up the sandwich, and he made a huge mess of himself. It was hilarious! (and he could only finish one of the halves, because he already had dinner) So when are we going again?!?!?!
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Holy cow! Those sandwiches are large and in charge – glad you guys enjoyed them!! That Fruz combo sounds delicious! I wish I could try some real fro. MI is a little behind on the times with the fro trend.
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Talk about a sandwich! Wow!
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Haha that post makes me want to go to a deli and get a giant sanwhich! I love taking out like half the filling and then you have meat for one or two more sandwhiches! As far as dinner ideas…I have been wanting to do something Indian(ish) so I think you should too
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Looks like I need to make a trip up to Barrington because those look awesome!! Where is Fruz? Is that a ice cream shop?
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Mara @ What's For Dinner? Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Fruz is Yogen Fruz, which is a natural frozen yogurt place in Woodfield. Its upstairs by JC Penney and SO GOOD!
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Holy cow i had no idea there was NuNaturals Yogen Fruz! hahaha that’s …awesome!!! Mara those sandwiches are definitely EPIC. You would totally love Kuma’s corner…I’m sure you’ve been there. hahaha They definitely have epic burgers!
I’m so glad your fitting went well. You’re handling this whole wedding thing SO well, i’m so happy for ya that it’s all going so smoothly!!! Almost….there!!! Almost a Mrs.!!!
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Mara @ What's For Dinner? Reply:
November 12th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Would you believe that I HAVENT been to Kuma’s yet?! We keep saying we’re going to go after the wedding. You’ve gotta try the new Fruz… super good!
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Mara – you were literally 2 miles from my office! Their cheddar/caramel corn combo IS TO DIE FOR!
Fingers crossed the dress fitting went well!
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I’m dying for that Rueben!!!!! I love Ruebens and that just looks absolutely amazing!!!!!!!
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Holy wow those are big sandwiches! I love that the beef one is on a bagel!
Hmmm new recipes? Maybe a new hearty stew? haha My brain is fried!
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Holy goodnes you wern’t kidding. Most epic sammie I have ever seen! Wasn’t this place featured on Foodnetwork at one point? I swear I’ve heard of it before and seen these mile high sammies.
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oh my goodness, those sandwiches look DELICIOUS. now i’m hungry again
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Ha! I think that’s the biggest sandwich I’ve ever seen!
It looks so good!!
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these sandwiches looks ridiculously amazing
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I don’t even know how you would go about eating one of those sandwiches! They are huge! I bet they taste awesom though. Since I’m not a corned beef fan, I’m totally eyeing up that beef & cheddar one your friend had. Yum.
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