WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK
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s our communities get vaccinated and we can move about during the next phase of this pandemic, keep supporting local restaurants a couple times a week if you can! To feel like you are on the Mediterranean while nearby, head down to the revamped Eden on the River. With an upscale menu, you can see the Fox River as you dine with modernized delectable delights. I started with Muhammara, which is a spread made from red bell peppers, walnuts, bread crumbs and pomegranate molasses. You can eat it with fresh-baked pita bread or just with a spoon. It is scintillating on the tongue, hitting the sweet, tangy, textured and comforting appeals in dining.
Next, I had the hot dish served on a platter with a little fire and flare... the saganaki. This is a melted cheese served hot on a sizzling platter. As the server brings it to the table, brandy is poured, creating a tall flame and sounding of an “opa.” Finally, to round out this protein balance, I ordered the shrimp scampi, which is sizzling shrimp sauteed in olive oil and lemon juice and served with bread. These tapas-style dishes are good for sharing and take you back to the Mediterranean Sea. Opa!
Dr. Tarun Mullick is a specialist trained at Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy based in Geneva. Connect with him at www.mullickmd. com or by phone at 630-232-2025.
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